Tag: life lessons
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How to Cultivate 40 Years of Incredible Friendships
Get Pregnant Fast By: Lisa Thompson Updated: Jan. 23, 2016 Originally Published: Sep. 29, 2015 Reflecting on my childhood, I never imagined that playing tag or picking teams for dodgeball would lead me to forge lifelong connections with three amazing women. Sometimes I ponder how we’ve managed to put up with each other for so…
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5 Ways Kids Embrace Life Fearlessly—and Why We Should Too
Get Pregnant Fast We enter this world without a care, completely unencumbered by the expectations of society. Before we learn social norms and emotional responses, we simply act on instinct, fulfilling our needs as they arise. Unfortunately, as we grow older, we often suppress our true selves to fit in with those around us. However,…
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Words of Wisdom for My 20-Year-Old (and Myself)
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter, Emma, prepares to embark on her adventure to Paris, I find myself reflecting on the countless bits of wisdom I’ve shared over the years. In moments of panic, I hope she’s packing not just her clothes but also the common sense and courtesy that will serve her well. Each…
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7 Essential Insights Parenting Has Revealed to Me
Get Pregnant Fast I never envisioned myself as a parent. The thought of cradling a baby was never part of my dreams. In fact, I often questioned my ability to care for even a pet, let alone a tiny human being. When I found out I was pregnant at 28, a whirlwind of emotions hit…
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9 Reasons Why My 9-Month-Old Son Has Life Figured Out Better Than I Do
Get Pregnant Fast As a new stay-at-home dad finding remnants of my son’s snack time in my hair far too often, I realize that my self-importance has taken a serious hit. My little one’s habit of using me as a human napkin has kept my ego in check. It’s tough to feel superior when I’m…
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A Letter to My Soon-to-Be College Freshman Niece
Get Pregnant Fast My dear Emma, First and foremost, I want you to know how much I love you. That’s the most crucial message I need to get across as you embark on this thrilling new chapter of your life. While I may not have all the answers to life’s questions, I can assure you…
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6 Tough Truths About Life That I’m Instilling in My Children
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment we embrace parenthood, there’s an undeniable urge to shield our children from the harsh realities of the world. This instinct to protect them may be rooted in our primal nature or stem from our own desire for safety and security. Regardless of the reason, the desire to guard our…
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6 Tough Realities of Life I Want My Kids to Grasp
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we possess an innate urge to shield our children from the harshness of the world. This instinct might be rooted in our very nature — a subconscious drive to protect our young ones, stemming from our own experiences of wanting to feel safe and secured from life’s challenges. However, the…
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8 Essential Lessons for Gen-Xers to Embrace by Now
Get Pregnant Fast As we navigate through life, it’s time for Gen-Xers to let go of the existential crisis and the angst that once defined our youth. The days of trust-fund rebels living in their parents’ basements and jamming in garage bands are over. With digital invites taking the place of paper flyers and e-readers…