Tag: life lessons
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How to Embrace Imperfection and Still Raise a Remarkable Child
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s take a moment to acknowledge our younger selves — the ones who boldly decided to have a child despite being financially unprepared and emotionally inexperienced. Yet, somehow, we’ve managed to nurture that child into a remarkable human being. Perhaps this is the one thing we were always meant to get right…
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8 Valuable Life Lessons from ‘Little House on the Prairie’
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I borrowed the complete Season 1 DVD set of the classic TV show Little House on the Prairie from a friend. My intention was to cozy up with my kids and introduce them to the simpler, albeit challenging, joys of life on the American frontier. In a world filled with fast-paced…
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A Heartfelt Note to My Childhood Fairy from My Adult Self
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Lila, You never mentioned how challenging this adulting gig would be. Recently, I stumbled upon the collection of letters you penned to me over the years, written in your whimsical fairy script. Don’t fret; I’ve safeguarded them in a heart-shaped box alongside all the other sentimental treasures I refused to let…
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Three Insights I Hope My Teenagers Gained from Their Grandfather
Get Pregnant Fast By: Lisa Morgan On a recent evening, the rain barely bothered me. It was nothing compared to the downpour from earlier when I could hardly see the street. I could have easily parked at my daughter’s school and hurried inside with my husband and our daughter, Mia, to the sports banquet. We…
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Teaching Our Children the Importance of Epic Failures
Get Pregnant Fast “I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” —Liam Rivers “It is impossible to live without failing…
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5 Insights I Had Forgotten About Teenage Girls
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter was born, it felt like I was revisiting a story I knew all too well. From day one, I noticed our shared traits and was thrilled to discover her love for pink mirrored mine. I’ve passed on my stubbornness and my nose, and she has gifted me with her…
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They Embrace Life with Joy: 14 Ways Our Kids Outshine Us
Get Pregnant Fast Even with the occasional chaos they cause—like turning the living room into a paper mountain—I firmly believe that kids possess a unique intelligence that often outstrips our own. From the moment they enter the world, babies are wired to understand essential concepts such as love, warmth, and connection. Honestly, I find myself…
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10 Valuable Life Lessons You Likely Discovered in Your 20s
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach the final stretch of my 29th year, I can’t help but reflect on the rollercoaster ride that has been my 20s. This decade has been a whirlwind of experiences, shaping me into a more confident and content individual. With the dawn of my 30s on the horizon, I’m eager…
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Dear Sweetheart,
Get Pregnant Fast While you’re still just a child in third grade, I feel it’s time to have a serious conversation—not the one about growing up and relationships, which can wait a few more years. This is about something that’s equally important: sportsmanship and how to handle difficult people. Remember that volleyball game last fall…
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The Day I Became My Wife’s Fourth Child
Get Pregnant Fast It was an unforgettable day in the Cayman Islands, where my wife Sarah and I found ourselves at a turtle farm while celebrating our 11th wedding anniversary. As part of our cruise, we had lined up various excursions, and Sarah had suggested this one. To be honest, I wasn’t too thrilled about…