Tag: life lessons
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What Our Outgoing Kids Can Teach Us Reserved Parents About Life
Get Pregnant Fast One sunny afternoon at the park, my adventurous 4-year-old, Mia, darted away from us, her laughter echoing as she confidently approached a complete stranger. With gleeful determination, she plopped down beside the woman, reached out, and declared, “Tickle, tickle!” before scampering back, leaving the woman laughing in disbelief. As a parent who…
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Letting Go of Perfection After Becoming a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast From a young age, I dreamed of becoming a mother. This dream morphed into an intense need that influenced every decision I made, shaping my future aspirations. After five years of a loving marriage, I found myself still waiting for the moment I had longed for. I invested countless dollars into pregnancy…
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One Day My Kids Will Understand
Get Pregnant Fast It’s Monday morning, and once again, I find myself barricaded behind the bathroom door, desperately seeking refuge from my two energetic boys. Just two minutes is all I need to recuperate from the morning madness and gulp down enough coffee to mask the overwhelming exhaustion. As I relish this rare moment of…
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A Letter to My Younger Self
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Younger Me, You might not recognize the person I’ve become—these fine lines around my eyes tell tales of countless smiles, and my body has changed as I embraced the journey of motherhood after raising five wonderful children. Each scar on my belly is a testament to the beauty of this experience,…
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10 Insights Gained from Raising Boys
Get Pregnant Fast Being a mother can be both a challenging and fulfilling journey. As my youngest son hits 16, I’ve learned some valuable lessons about raising boys that I’d like to share with you. 1. Choose Your Battles Wisely In a home filled with boys, you’ll find the toilet seat perpetually up, towels tossed…
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10 Ways My Dance Background Prepared Me for Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast There’s a classic print, often found in dance studios, that captures the essence of what it means to be a dancer. It showcases a pair of dancer’s legs in a fifth position plié, comically clad in tattered clothing. The tights are frayed, the leg warmers are in shambles, and the ballet shoes…
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The Insight I Gained When My Daughter Chose a ‘Boys’ Haircut
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of 17 years with three children, I’ve faced a myriad of parenting dilemmas. Yet, it was my middle daughter, Sophia, who imparted one of the most significant lessons I’ve learned as a parent. My role as a parent is to instill values in my children, helping them discern right…
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10 Essential Insights Gained from Growing Up in Financial Hardship
Get Pregnant Fast “Poor” is a term that varies greatly in meaning. For someone facing homelessness or hunger, a family living in subsidized housing with food assistance might seem fairly privileged. However, in the context of typical middle-class American life, my upbringing post-divorce was undeniably challenging. My mother and I settled into a cramped, worn-down…
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7 Valuable Insights Gained in Your 40s: A 47-Year-Old’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Turning 40 is a significant milestone, often prompting deep reflection. As you navigate through this new decade, you’ll discover that there’s a wealth of wisdom to be gained. Here are seven valuable lessons that tend to crystallize in your 40s: The Last Drink is No Longer Tempting Gone are the days of…