Tag: life lessons
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7 Reasons to Appreciate Caillou
Get Pregnant Fast While this Canadian toddler might initially seem like the poster child for annoyance with his whiny voice, incessant pouting, and over-the-top giggles, it’s time for us parents to recognize the hidden value within Caillou. At first glance, the show may appear to celebrate a spoiled child and his red-headed sister, but if…
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The “That Won’t Be Us” Fallacy
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can be an unpredictable journey filled with surprises, and I’ve learned this lesson the hard way. Just the other day, my older sister, Lisa, called to invite us over for her daughter’s birthday celebration. When she mentioned the date, I couldn’t help but burst into laughter. “Oh, I’m triple booked that…
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10 Essential Lessons for My Daughter When Life Gets Tough
Get Pregnant Fast As I watch my daughter, Emma, nestled in her pajamas on this snowy March afternoon, lost in a world of play with her brother, I can’t help but wish that this moment of innocence could last forever. At just 10 years old, she is on the brink of a whirlwind of experiences—friend…
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Hope: A Double-Edged Sword in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast In many aspects, we find ourselves fortunate. We rarely visit doctors since there’s little they can do for our situation. Our days are not consumed with hospital visits, our child is spared from harsh treatments, and we are spared the anguish of watching them suffer in pursuit of recovery. The time we…
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7 Compelling Reasons for Students to Pursue Real Summer Jobs
Get Pregnant Fast As the school year wraps up, many college and high school students find themselves pondering how to spend their summer vacations. Unfortunately, it seems that a significant number are opting out of traditional summer employment. Reports indicate that only about 25% of students take on actual jobs during the summer months, a…
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6 Key Lessons from Growing Up in the ’70s and ’80s
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating adolescence in the ’70s and ’80s was a unique experience, one that my friend Jenna distinctly remembers with a mix of nostalgia and amusement. Recently, while waiting for her hair to dry at a salon, she expressed how she would never want to relive her teenage years. Quite frankly, that’s a…
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Why I Won’t Shield My Kids from Their Failures
Get Pregnant Fast As I stood next to my friend at the park one Tuesday, I couldn’t help but reflect on the parenting choices we make. She was sharing her latest challenges with her son’s potty-training and preschool drop-off routines when we noticed a mom frantically chasing her 5-year-old around the playground. This child was…
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Hey Kids, There’s a Place for Everything!
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, kiddos! I have some important life lessons to share, and the first one is how to not be a jerk. This involves learning to share, being compassionate, practicing kindness, and putting in the effort. However, based on the current state of our home, it seems I’ve overlooked a crucial…
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In the End, All We Have Are Our People
Get Pregnant Fast As I drove down the well-known street close to my home, I tried to keep my mind off where I was headed, yet I couldn’t help but scan the roadside for that all-too-familiar sign. Funeral homes are those places we unknowingly pass each day, desperately hoping we never have to remember where…
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Dear Amelia,
Get Pregnant Fast When your father called to share the news that your brother has Down syndrome, time seemed to freeze for a moment. I dropped the phone and sank to the floor, repeating, “This can’t be real, this can’t be real.” My immediate thought was, “Oh no, poor Amelia.” You were my whole world…