Tag: life lessons
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15 Valuable Lessons from My First Year as a Dad
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter approaches her first birthday, I find myself reflecting on the incredible journey of parenthood. Surviving 365 days of fatherhood feels like a monumental achievement, especially considering my history of killing houseplants, forgetting to feed our cats, and spending far too much time discussing fictional plots. To commemorate this milestone,…
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To My Son as He Approaches His Junior Year of High School
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Ethan, It’s hard to believe that the summer is winding down and you’re on the brink of your junior year. There was a time when I eagerly awaited the start of the school year, marking the days on the calendar, yearning for the comfort of our routine. As a working parent,…
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Recognizing My Mother’s Journey Through My Own Lens
Get Pregnant Fast I can still conjure the memory of smoke curling through our living room. My father lounged on the deep green couch, a Lucky Strike smoldering in the ashtray beside his Scotch. One eye scanned the sports section of the newspaper while the other flicked between channels on the nightly news. My mother…
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The Life Lessons Our Grandparents Impart
Get Pregnant Fast Both of my grandfathers served in the military—one in Korea and the other in World War II. This isn’t an uncommon story; many people my age share similar backgrounds. Those younger than us often have grandfathers who served in Vietnam, but discussions about their experiences were often muted. My maternal grandfather, whom…
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The Essence of Generosity
Get Pregnant Fast As I packed my compact car to the brim with gifts, I felt a profound sense of fulfillment. The trunk, passenger seat, and back seats overflowed with everything from household essentials to gift cards. I made my way to the co-op where the family lived, driven by the desire to bring joy…
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16 Yogi Berra Quotes That Can Inspire Better Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast On this day, we celebrate the legendary Yogi Berra, a Hall of Fame baseball icon who not only made his mark on the field with three MVP awards and countless World Series appearances but also gifted us with a treasure trove of memorable sayings, affectionately known as Yogi-isms. His whimsical phrases, such…
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Finding Joy Beyond the Scale: My Journey from Thin to Happy
Get Pregnant Fast Let me share a personal revelation. The woman in the photo on the left? That’s me—five years ago, after welcoming three children into the world. This snapshot was taken by a serene lake, just two months shy of my 35th birthday. At that time, I was the smallest I’d been since I…
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Let’s Have a Chat About Goldilocks: The Real Story Behind the Fairytale
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat in my daughter’s room, my arm awkwardly draped over her bedrail while she drifted off to sleep, I found myself pondering the classic tale of Goldilocks. Yes, we’re those parents who still hold hands at bedtime—don’t judge. But honestly, as I waited for her to fall asleep, I couldn’t…