Tag: personal growth
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5 Lessons I Wish I Could Share with My 25-Year-Old Self
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, friend! As I look back on my life, there are a few nuggets of wisdom I’d love to pass on to my younger self. So here are five key lessons that the 40-year-old me would like the 25-year-old me to know. 1. Step Outside Your Comfort Zone When your adventurous…
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I Wished for My Daughter’s Beauty
Get Pregnant Fast I wished for my daughter to be beautiful. I even asked the universe for specific traits: golden blonde hair, sparkling blue or green eyes, a radiant smile, and an adorable little nose. In my mind, I could see her as a mini version of a Hollywood starlet, and I would rub my…
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Friendship: The Second Time Around
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Friend, Did you ever envision, back in our youthful days filled with laughter and less worry lines, that we would one day witness our children growing up side by side? Those late nights spent sipping cheap wine from a box, dreaming about our futures—did you ever think that our kids might…
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A Memorable Dress Shopping Experience for My Daughter’s First Formal Dance
Get Pregnant Fast As I lean against a rack of discounted items, Justin Timberlake’s melodic voice fills the air, singing about his suit and tie. It’s the perfect backdrop for this moment, as my daughter, Emma, is in the fitting room trying on dresses for her first formal dance. Glancing down, I spot her feet…
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How to Remind Yourself You’re Not a Terrible Parent
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, just a few seconds spent scrolling through social media can leave you feeling like a complete failure at parenting. One moment, you see another mom creating Pinterest-worthy crafts, while the next, a dad is posting about his daily football sessions with his son. And let’s not forget that one…
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What My Daughter Should Know About Dating
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother to a spirited 4-year-old who often swings between pretending to be a fierce warrior or a magical princess, I find it essential to nurture her innate confidence. She believes that powerful characters can create incredible moments, and my mission is to ensure that no one diminishes that spark. Thankfully,…
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Navigating Motherhood: Overcoming Challenges, Not Avoiding Them
Get Pregnant Fast In daily life as a mother, I often find myself muttering, “I can’t. I have a baby.” It’s a refrain that I’m sure many of us can relate to. “Coffee date?” “Baby’s napping!” “Dinner plans?” “Nope, it’s bedtime for the baby.” “Intimacy?” “Really? Are you serious?” “Time for self-care?” “Yeah, right. When?”…
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An Open Letter to My Mother About Her Struggles with Alcoholism
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Mom, Have you ever stopped to reflect on the messages you were sending us during those long summer afternoons in beautiful South Florida? As you sent us off to bed, you would head out to meet your friends for your daily ritual of afternoon drinks. The unspoken messages were as evident…
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A Breath of Hope as I Send My Youngest Child to Kindergarten
Get Pregnant Fast By: Anna Williams As the back-to-school season rolls around, it’s all too easy to get swept up in the excitement. Trust me, I know the feeling. A few years back, when my youngest, Ethan, was poised to start kindergarten, I was a whirlwind of activity. I was juggling a part-time job, running…
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How ‘Point Horror’ Books Transformed My Teen Years
Get Pregnant Fast My teenage years were a struggle. As a child, I was bubbly, chatty, naive, and perhaps too honest. Everything was fine until I entered high school, where the local queen bees seemed to feast on kids like me. I wasn’t trendy, I didn’t know the right lingo, and I certainly felt out…