Tag: life lessons
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21 Lessons From My Sister’s Tragic End
Get Pregnant Fast I can still feel the warmth of your cheek pressed against mine. The scent of your perfume lingers in the air, and your heartbeat resonates with mine—warm, alive, and vibrant. Our roots intertwine, but everything has shifted; the world feels upside down. In the silence of the night, I call out for…
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11 Valuable Life Lessons for My Children from ‘The Sandlot’
Get Pregnant Fast There’s something incredibly nostalgic about the world portrayed in The Sandlot. It’s a heartwarming glimpse into 1960s Americana, a time when kids rode their bikes, built treehouses, and played baseball simply for the joy of it. Imagine a time when your child could shout, “I’m heading out to play ball, Mom!” without…
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The Top 7 Life Lessons Inspired by ’80s and ’90s Music
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to wisdom, I believe that remarkable individuals have shared invaluable insights with me over the years. However, I often struggle to remember most of those conversations, especially the ones held before my morning coffee. That’s why I turn to the catchy pop songs of the ’80s and ’90s for…
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9 Times I Embodied Naïve Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 3, 2023 Originally Published: June 22, 2015 Naïve Parenting operates on a simple principle: before each developmental milestone, you mistakenly believe that everything will be a breeze, setting yourself up with unrealistic expectations about the choices you’ll make. You’re convinced you have all the answers and that you’ll handle every…
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The Toughest Lesson I Learned in Childhood
Get Pregnant Fast Do you recall your first experience of winning something? For me, it was probably snagging second place at the sixth-grade science fair. Of course, everyone in my class received a ribbon for first, second, or third place, so I wouldn’t exactly label it as a monumental achievement. My project revolved around static…
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To My Child: One Day You’ll Get It
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment you turned three, our days have been filled with your endless “Why?” and “How?” questions. Even when you don’t voice them, I can sense those curiosities lingering as you navigate this complex world. When you notice that my smile fades, when I ask for a moment of peace, or…
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10 Life Lessons I Hope My Sons Learn from Star Wars
Get Pregnant Fast As a lifelong fan of the iconic Star Wars saga, my journey began in elementary school when a friend introduced me to the magic of a galaxy far, far away. I still vividly recall the excitement of my first viewing, sitting on a foldable chair, popcorn in hand, completely absorbed in the…
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10 Realizations You Should Embrace by Age 40
Get Pregnant Fast As you journey through life, hitting the big 4-0 often brings a wealth of insight and perspective. Here are ten key realizations that can help you navigate this exciting decade with confidence and clarity. You Are Not Defined by Labels By now, you’ve likely come to understand that you don’t fit neatly…
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What I Understand About Heaven and Hell
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: March 9, 2023 Originally Published: Dec. 8, 2013 On May 30, 2014, life threw me a curveball when I received a diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer. For individuals in my situation, the average life expectancy is just about a year, and my current treatments focus on making this time more…
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Jack and Emily: Navigating the Teenage Years Together
Get Pregnant Fast As I watch my 16-year-old son, Ethan, I can’t help but notice how much more thoughtful and cautious he is compared to my own teenage self. Often, I find myself fixating on what he needs to do next rather than appreciating the remarkable qualities he already possesses. This summer, however, I’ve made…