Tag: self-esteem
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My 7-Year-Old Daughter Posed the Tough Question: “Why Do Girls Have to Look Good All the Time, Mom?”
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter, at just 7 years old, recently hit me with a thought-provoking question: Why do girls always seem to need to look good? It’s clear she notices the stark difference in the time I spend preparing myself to leave the house compared to her dad. She observes my worries about my…
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Verbal Abuse: A Lingering Shadow That Lasts a Lifetime
Get Pregnant Fast In my early twenties, I had a conversation with my stepmother that still echoes in my mind. She once said to my younger brother and me, “If I’d had a gun back then, I would have used it.” This was her way of expressing remorse for the harsh words she directed at…
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Who Will Tell Her She’s Not Beautiful?
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom! Come here!” my daughter calls from the upstairs bathroom, and I rush up expecting the worst—a potential drowning in the bathtub—but instead find my five-year-old, Lucy, standing on a stool, admiring her reflection in the mirror while clad in her favorite underwear. “I tilted it down, and now I can see…
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10 Insights About Marriage That Took Me by Surprise
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to marriage wisdom, I’ve been around the block. With one divorce and countless relationships under my belt, there’s a lot I wish I had known before saying “I do.” Before diving into my lessons, let’s clarify what marriage really is. While it often encompasses the idea of a “relationship,”…
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Moms, It’s Time to Embrace Your Brilliance and Ditch the Self-Deprecation
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a curious phenomenon, isn’t it? Many mothers tend to minimize their accomplishments, often diminishing their own worth in front of others. “Oh, my cupcakes didn’t turn out that great,” says a mom who poured hours into perfecting them for a school event. “I’m not really doing this right,” admits a mother…
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Breaking the Cycle of Self-Doubt for Our Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast The other day, while browsing the clearance section at a popular store, I overheard two teenage girls chatting in the fitting room next to me. Their laughter quickly turned into a conversation that sent chills down my spine. One girl lamented, “I’d look so much better if I was as skinny as…
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I Refuse to Let My Daughter Hear Me Call Myself ‘Unattractive’ Again
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to stubbornness, I wear that badge with pride. I believe it’s one of my greatest strengths. It ensures that I follow through on my commitments and remain consistent in my decisions. As I embarked on my parenting journey, I laid out a clear set of “I will” and “I…
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The Bikini Dilemma: A Mother’s Perspective on Choices
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, can I have a bikini?” My heart skipped a beat as I glanced at my seven-year-old daughter, her face lighting up with excitement. Before I could respond, she reiterated, “Can I get a bikini?” A bikini. Not just any swimsuit, but a two-piece number that was far fancier than the standard…
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What We Need to Stop Saying to Girls About Their Bodies
Get Pregnant Fast Every month, I gather with a wonderful group of women to discuss our latest book and share life experiences. With a bit of chocolate and wine, we dive into the many things that have transpired since our last meeting. Recently, our conversation turned to the topics of beauty and body image—issues that…
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5 Phrases I Will Never Again Say To My Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with challenges, and I openly acknowledge my fair share of mistakes. Among those missteps are the words I promised myself I would never utter to my children. Recently, I’ve been focusing on what I like to call mindful parenting, a process that encourages me to be more…