Tag: personal growth
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8 Iconic ’80s Songs That Reflect My Life Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Life can feel like a soundtrack sometimes, and for me, the tunes of the ’80s resonate deeply with my current experiences. Here’s a nostalgic look at eight songs from that unforgettable decade that perfectly capture the chaos and joy of my life as a parent. ‘Welcome to the Jungle,’ Guns N’ Roses…
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Let’s Stop Judging One Another’s Parenting Choices
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, it feels like there’s a constant debate about which parenting method reigns supreme. Whether it’s the helicopter parent versus the free-range advocate, or stay-at-home moms versus working mothers, the comparisons seem endless (yawn). Each day presents us with an avalanche of parenting decisions, and let’s be honest, most of…
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5 Reasons to Let Go of Self-Help
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s society, there’s an overwhelming pressure to constantly pursue personal growth and transformation. Self-help books flood the market, offering everything from strategies to “declutter” your mind to a so-called “guide to ultimate success.” After reaching my 40s, I came to the realization that true happiness comes from releasing myself from the…
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The Imperfect Mother: Embracing Our Realities
Get Pregnant Fast In the preschool world where my son Evan plays, there’s a mother I once viewed as the epitome of perfection. She stands out among the stay-at-home moms, always dressed impeccably—never in the usual yoga pants and tees. Her hair is neatly styled, and her outfit is devoid of the usual breakfast stains…
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How Far I’ve Come: Reflections on Life and Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast This morning, I found myself working out next to a younger version of myself. She was vibrant, athletic, and looked like she had just stepped off a magazine cover. You know the type—the girl with flawless skin and boundless energy. As I observed her performing flawless leg lifts, a wave of snarky…
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20 Timeless Lessons My Father Shared With Me
Get Pregnant Fast Father’s Day is a mix of joy and nostalgia for me. It’s a time when I reflect on the thirty years without my dad, yet it’s also a day filled with laughter and new memories with my own children. I cherish the stories I share about their grandpa, especially his invaluable life…
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Critical Thinking and the College Applicant
Get Pregnant Fast Encouraging a child to think critically is akin to instructing them to “just be cool.” You might as well hire a character like the Fonz for that lesson, but there’s no real curriculum for being cool. Educators need to stealthily cultivate critical thinking by posing challenging questions, refusing to accept superficial answers,…
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Everything I Want My Newborn Daughter to Understand
Get Pregnant Fast Dear precious daughter, As soon as you entered this world, the comments about your beauty started rolling in. Yes, you are stunning, especially in the eyes of your dad and me. However, I want you to seek praise for the skills you cultivate and the hard work you put in rather than…
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Even the Best Parents Face Major Failures
Get Pregnant Fast When life throws a curveball, our true selves often emerge, and if that’s the case, I’m floundering in this parenting journey. Just last Sunday morning, I stepped into the hallway only to find a puddle on our freshly refinished wood floors. A quick investigation revealed my son had an unfortunate run-in with…