Tag: family values
-
Embracing Charity Over Self During the Holiday Season
Get Pregnant Fast The sight of someone begging on the street can be a stark reminder of the world around us, and it’s one that has haunted me for years. This isn’t just about a single person with a cardboard sign; it’s about the nagging guilt that I’m not doing enough to help those who…
-
Teaching My Kids That Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Get Pregnant Fast Just the other night, my partner and I found ourselves working late, which meant we skipped our usual grocery run. On the way home, he reminded me that our kitchen was practically empty, save for a few cat and dog treats, the last remnants of what used to be a loaf of…
-
Why My Children Didn’t Have Jobs in High School
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a teenager, I found myself working at a grocery store, slicing deli meats and making sandwiches. It was tough labor, and I spent two years in that fluorescent-lit space, wearing a polyester uniform that seemed perpetually stained with grease. My earnings went towards clothes, gas, outings with friends, and…
-
Generosity Is More Than Just Giving: It’s About Supporting One Another
Get Pregnant Fast A few months back, while navigating the bustling streets of downtown Chicago, my eldest child, Ethan, asked for some money. Initially, I assumed he wanted to grab a snack or a drink from a nearby shop, so I declined. However, he persisted, and my irritation led me to turn to my partner…
-
16 Yogi Berra Quotes That Can Inspire Better Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast On this day, we celebrate the legendary Yogi Berra, a Hall of Fame baseball icon who not only made his mark on the field with three MVP awards and countless World Series appearances but also gifted us with a treasure trove of memorable sayings, affectionately known as Yogi-isms. His whimsical phrases, such…
-
A Thoughtful Approach to Revealing the Santa Truth Without Hurting Your Child’s Feelings
Get Pregnant Fast As the holiday season approaches, many parents face the challenging task of explaining to their children that Santa Claus isn’t real. Whether it’s a classmate spoiling the magic or a child starting to connect the dots, this moment can feel like a heartbreaking rite of passage. The fear of delivering the news…