Tag: emotional intelligence
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10 Essential Lessons I Want My 10-Year-Old Son to Embrace
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit down to pen these thoughts, I realize that my actions speak louder than my words. The values I’ve instilled over the past decade have shaped who you are, and I hope I’ve done an adequate job in guiding you. Here are ten important lessons I want you to carry…
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How Depression Shapes My Journey as a Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Living with depression has often made me feel like I’m falling short as a friend, sister, daughter, and wife. There have been times when I’ve isolated myself from those I love, retreating to the bathroom—why is it always the bathroom?—to hide behind locked doors. I curl up on the cold floor, enveloped…
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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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Mall Santa Brings Joy to Autistic Boy by Celebrating His Uniqueness
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming story from Michigan, a mother’s touching account of her son’s encounter with a local mall Santa has been making waves online. This year, the Santa experience took a meaningful turn when he went above and beyond to ensure her son felt valued. Sarah Thompson’s son, Max, is autistic. During…
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If Your Children Graded Your Parenting, What Would You Earn?
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever pondered what your parenting report card might look like? When it comes to “preparing delicious meals,” my daughter would undoubtedly give me a failing grade—probably an F, citing the scarcity of cookies, yogurt, and her beloved pizza. However, in the category of “creating a cozy bedroom,” I might pull…
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Navigating Sibling Disputes: 5 Essential Guidelines
Get Pregnant Fast When I was expecting my second daughter, I envisioned a harmonious bond between her and her older sister. I imagined them happily playing together, trading toys like Legos, dolls, and even princess crowns, all while sharing sweet smiles. I thought they would giggle together over silly antics and would never dream of…
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“Boys Will Be Boys” Is an Outdated Justification for Poor Behavior
Get Pregnant Fast Just a couple of days before a tragic shooting in Orlando, my partner was drawn into a heated conversation with her son’s father. It all started when he sent her a photo of their son, Lucas, proudly displaying a massive monster truck T-shirt, captioned, “This is how little boys should dress.” For…
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A 6-Year-Old’s Heartfelt Plea for Family Unity Leaves Us All Inspired
Get Pregnant Fast In an eye-opening moment over the weekend, six-year-old Mia Thompson delivered a powerful message that left her mother, Laura, in tears. Following Laura’s recent divorce from Mia’s father, the little girl took it upon herself to express her deep desire for harmony among her family. Watch as Mia passionately shares her perspective:…