Tag: resilience
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Navigating Parenting Without a Support System on Challenging Days
Get Pregnant Fast Last night was a true test of parenting resilience. With my partner away, our part-time nanny unavailable due to schedule changes, and my in-laws unable to reach us in time, I found myself alone with my three kids. To top it all off, I was hit with the most excruciating migraine I’ve…
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3 Reasons You’re More Resilient Growing Up with a Single Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my own upbringing, I realize how profoundly my experiences shaped me. I have two vivacious daughters who bring joy to my life every day, and while I have a supportive partner by my side, my childhood was quite different. My mom, a strong and determined woman, raised me and my…
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Nurturing Our Children’s Softness in a Tough World
Get Pregnant Fast Back in my college days, I was part of the university’s swim team. With the intensity of competitive athletics, my teammates and I often leaned on a motto to push through grueling practices and tough times: “stay hard.” This phrase suggested a commitment to physical and emotional resilience, whether that meant enduring…
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12 Reasons to Introduce Your Kids to Muhammad Ali
Get Pregnant Fast As times evolve, the dreams of becoming professional boxers may not resonate as they once did. However, the legacy of Muhammad Ali is timeless and offers invaluable lessons for the younger generation. From his incredible achievements in the boxing ring to his profound impact on society, Ali stands as an iconic figure…
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Girls Are Not Delicate Flowers; They Are Resilient Trees
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I was at the park with my son when I overheard a mother instructing her young son, “Remember, you’re a boy. You have to treat girls like flowers!” This comment, intended to instill gentleness, struck a nerve. While I appreciate her good intentions, the notion that girls are fragile beings made…
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Snacks: The New Parenting Challenge
Get Pregnant Fast A prevalent critique of today’s youth is that they’re too sheltered and lack resilience. I find myself torn between annoyance and agreement with this viewpoint. On one hand, I’m grateful my children have been spared from the trials of war, famine, and genuine fears—apart from a few harmless spiders. On the other…
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In the Midst of “Should Haves,” Love Prevails
Get Pregnant Fast Tonight, I found myself sitting on the floor outside my son’s bedroom, phone in hand, dressed in my pajamas, hair messily pinned up, waiting for my energetic 2-year-old to stop giggling and finally drift off to sleep. Technically, I “should” have already taught him to fall asleep independently by now, but let’s…
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After the Blizzard, Only Women Stepped Up in the Senate
Get Pregnant Fast In an unexpected twist this week, the Senate was dominated by women after a massive snowstorm left many legislators stranded at home. Last week, the East Coast faced record-breaking snowfall, and while most were busy digging out from the winter chaos, the women of the Senate made their way back to work.…
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Moving Past Our Mistakes, Even When They Impact Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast It was one of those chaotic afternoons when life felt like a whirlwind. I had just wrapped up a long workday, juggling responsibilities like carpooling, planning activities, and managing the daily ups and downs of parenting. As I steered my car toward dinner with family, my mind raced with thoughts of upcoming…