Tag: life lessons
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5 Ways My Teaching Career Prepared Me for the Journey of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Having spent time as an 8th-grade teacher, I often receive astonished looks when I share my experience. Many people wonder how I managed to navigate the ups and downs of moody teenagers daily. The truth? I genuinely enjoyed it. Sure, it posed challenges, but it was equally rewarding. My students were often…
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22 Life-Changing Experiences I Hope My College Kid Will Have
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve prepared their bags, driven them to campus, and now your college student is set to embark on what could be the most exhilarating four years of their life. As they dive into studies and embrace newfound freedoms, it’s essential they seize the memorable opportunities that lie ahead. Between social events and…
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A Letter to My Newborn Son: Preparing for Life’s Uncertainties
Get Pregnant Fast To my precious son, Oliver, as I ponder the unpredictable journey ahead: These past few months have been transformative. On March 18, you made me a father, and just a week earlier, on March 7, I faced a health scare at 36. It wasn’t severe enough to leave lasting damage, but my…
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Reflections on Turning 49
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday marked my 49th birthday, and it got me thinking about the life lessons I’ve gathered over the years. Reflecting on my journey from being a 29-year-old newlywed with a small child, I couldn’t have predicted the twists and turns that would shape my life. Fast forward two decades, and here I…
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9 Reasons Life in Your 40s Beats Your 20s
Get Pregnant Fast As you transition from your 20s to your 40s, you might hear older folks claim that you’re entering “the best years of your life.” Back then, I often felt lost in a sea of career uncertainty and relationship woes, leading me to question if things would only get tougher. Thankfully, I can…
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25 Essential Lessons for My Son Before He Graduates
Get Pregnant Fast As my son approached graduation, he was filled with excitement about the future, envisioning the freedom that awaited him. Meanwhile, I found myself reflecting on all the lessons I hoped I had instilled in him. Here’s a candid list of things I wish for him to know as he embarks on this…
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My Life Is Still a Highway
Get Pregnant Fast As Tom Cochrane’s classic “Life Is a Highway” plays on the radio, I find myself in the driver’s seat of our well-worn 2005 Honda Accord, with my kids nestled in the back. I increase the volume, eager to share this familiar tune with them—a song that, thanks to the movie Cars, is…
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Dear Kids: A Message to Cherish About Your Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can sometimes feel like an overwhelming challenge. There are days when exhaustion clouds my thoughts, leaving me unable to articulate what I want to say. I often find myself too drained to engage in play, and my patience thins at the slightest request. It seems like the majority of my words…
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What My 5-Year-Old Taught Me About Fear and Courage
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, one of the most significant challenges I face is the need to slow down and appreciate the lessons my children offer, regardless of how messy or chaotic life can get. I recently had a conversation with my 5-year-old, Noah, about taking the training wheels off his bike. I wanted…
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The Unwritten Code Among Friends Before Turning 21
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining connections with old friends can be challenging, even if you live in the same city. Life gets busy, and it’s all too easy for meaningful conversations to be replaced by quick texts or social media interactions. Yet, the friendships formed before adulthood often carry a unique bond…