Tag: friendships
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9 New Year’s Resolutions Every Mom Should Embrace Right Now
Get Pregnant Fast As we step into a new year, many of us make promises to ourselves that, let’s face it, often fall flat by February. We resolve to quit eating carbs, stop drinking wine, hit the gym regularly, and meditate daily. But instead of overwhelming ourselves with lofty goals, why not opt for more…
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My Chosen Family: The Key to Our Happiness
Get Pregnant Fast Maintaining my sanity is possible thanks to two families. Like everyone else, I have my biological family and my in-laws. But I also have a third family, one that is not bound by blood or obligation. This family is composed of individuals I chose for myself, just as they chose me. I…
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Reflections on 20 Years Since College Graduation
Get Pregnant Fast On my 20th birthday, I received a card from my younger brother that read, “Wow, I can’t believe you’re 20!” I was taken aback. Twenty felt monumental—a clear line marking the end of my teenage years and the commencement of adulthood. I was at that sweet spot where my age impressed others,…
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5 Essential Lessons for Teens and Their Parents
Get Pregnant Fast As your children enter their teenage years, you’ll witness them navigate through a myriad of experiences, including heartache and disappointment. Trust me, it’s tough watching them go through these challenges. The emotional attachment feels as if there’s an invisible umbilical cord still connecting you. Managing school pressures, shifting friendships, and romantic entanglements…
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The 5 Types of Friends in Your Life
Get Pregnant Fast Life is a journey filled with various relationships, and among them, friendships play a crucial role in shaping who we are. Recently, I had the joy of reconnecting with an old friend, Tara, from my San Francisco days. We first crossed paths on New Year’s Eve in 1999, navigating the ups and…
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’80s Characters I Wish Were Part of My Life Today
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on the relationships that truly matter, I realize how much integrity and character influence my connections with others. The ’80s were a pivotal time for me, shaping the kind of person I aspired to be and the friendships I cherish now. Here are some unforgettable characters from that era…
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When You Don’t Fit into the ‘Cool Mom’ Circle
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Fellow Non-Cool Moms, I’m speaking directly to those of you who navigate the school drop-off scene daily, feeling as though you’ve stepped into a surreal high school experience where the “it” moms flaunt their Lululemon outfits and clever tees. Are you also captivated by these trendsetters, effortlessly sporting lipstick and coordinating…