Tag: parenting lessons
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8 Valuable Life Lessons from ‘Little House on the Prairie’
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I borrowed the complete Season 1 DVD set of the classic TV show Little House on the Prairie from a friend. My intention was to cozy up with my kids and introduce them to the simpler, albeit challenging, joys of life on the American frontier. In a world filled with fast-paced…
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To the Remarkable Teenage Girls at the Pool
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there! Before we dive in, let me assure you this isn’t one of those “letters” that adults often write, loaded with unsolicited advice about your fashion choices or social media habits. Trust me, I’m just as tired of those as you are. You might not remember me, but we crossed paths…
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A Lesson in Embracing ‘Good Enough’ from My Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I had a revelation about self-acceptance thanks to my two-year-old son, Jack. One afternoon, Jack was on the floor surrounded by his toys, enthusiastically inserting colorful crayons into a rattle ball he received for his birthday. The result was a quirky and vibrant creation that captured his imagination. Watching him engage…
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A Lesson in Parenting and Life: The Importance of Follow-Through
Get Pregnant Fast Today, I’m heading to Portland to visit my daughter, and I can hardly believe she’s graduated from college and is now navigating adulthood on her own. As I packed, memories of her childhood flooded my mind, reminding me just how quickly time has flown. How is she already 22 years old? Reflecting…
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Lessons Learned During Your Spouse’s Military Leave
Get Pregnant Fast Today marks the final day I wake up alone. It’s the last morning of brushing my teeth while balancing on one foot and trying to keep my overly curious ten-month-old from exploring the toilet. It’s the last day of preparing breakfast for my three-year-old while soothing my teething infant. Tonight, after putting…
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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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What I’ve Discovered About Infants and Sleep
Get Pregnant Fast My journey into the intriguing realm of babies and their sleep patterns began with my 3-year-old stepson. His early morning cheerfulness was nothing short of astonishing—cock-a-doodle-doo at sunrise felt like a cruel joke. I was determined that my own children would be different—more reasonable. A year later, my first daughter made her…
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5 Valuable Lessons from a Day at the Amusement Park with My Blended Family
Get Pregnant Fast Our recent outing to the amusement park with my blended family turned out to be a delightful experience, so much so that nothing went awry. We managed to walk the dogs, grab lunch, and hit the road right on schedule. The kids had their swimsuits, dry clothes, sunscreen, and water bottles at…
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The Day I Stopped Telling My Kids to ‘Hurry Up’
Get Pregnant Fast In a world filled with distractions, every minute feels like a race. The pressure to constantly check off items from an ever-growing to-do list can make life feel like a chaotic blur. For two intense years, I found myself ensnared in this cycle of urgency, driven by notifications, deadlines, and an overwhelming…