Tag: life lessons
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Navigating the Journey of First Kisses: A Reflection on Teenage Romance and Realities
Get Pregnant Fast Among my circle of friends with teenagers, the topic of the elusive “first kiss” has become a hot-button issue lately. Some teens have already ventured into the choppy waters of romance, while others yearn for that initial peck as much as I crave my morning cup of coffee. Yet, many seem far…
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Teaching My Kids That Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Get Pregnant Fast Just the other night, my partner and I found ourselves working late, which meant we skipped our usual grocery run. On the way home, he reminded me that our kitchen was practically empty, save for a few cat and dog treats, the last remnants of what used to be a loaf of…
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8 Reasons Women Thrive as They Age
Get Pregnant Fast “Women only get better with age.” I remember the moment my friend Mark casually dropped this gem while we were watching an old movie featuring a radiant actress. At the time, I was juggling three kids and feeling less than glamorous, so his statement caught me off guard. But after reflecting on…
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7 Surprising Advantages of Raising a Child with Down Syndrome
Get Pregnant Fast The moment arrives. A tiny bundle of joy rests in your arms, and as you gaze into their eyes, thoughts swirl—when will they take their first steps? When will they speak their first words? For those parenting a child with special needs, these questions can be daunting. When my son was born…
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Lessons for My Unborn Son After Experiencing Tragedy in Paris
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat on my first international flight to Paris at 29 weeks pregnant, I was filled with excitement. My partner, Alex, was there for work, and I was looking forward to a relaxing weekend together before welcoming our little one. We spent the day indulging in crepes and macarons, soaking in…
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Lessons on Resilience from the Football Field: A Journey in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast This year marks the first time my two sons have taken to the football field, and what a ride it has been for our family. When the initial practice sessions began, my boys—like many of their teammates—were novices to the game. They struggled with the basic rules and even the fundamentals of…
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10 Unique Life Lessons I Want My Kids to Embrace
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Little Ones, As your dedicated mom, there’s a plethora of wisdom I yearn to share with you throughout your life. Some of it might seem like common sense—like treating others with respect, saying “please” and “thank you,” and not hitting when you’re angry. These are the fundamentals that loving parents have…
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Modern Parenting: The New Norm of Compromise
Get Pregnant Fast Summer of 1974: I was just 9 years old, waking up early and heading out of the house or, on Saturdays, following my dad’s orders—whether it was mowing the lawn, raking leaves, or washing the car. Fast forward to this summer: I’m quietly slipping out the door for work, careful not to…
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Taking My Sons to Witness a Cow’s Birth: An Unforgettable Experience
Get Pregnant Fast GRAPHIC CONTENT WARNING: This post includes detailed descriptions of cow birth, but I assure you, despite how vivid it may sound, it doesn’t hold a candle to actually being 10 FEET AWAY FROM A LIVE COW GIVING BIRTH. So, let’s take a deep breath and dive in. Yes, I willingly took on…
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Navigating the Journey of Parenting an Average Student
Get Pregnant Fast One of the most difficult parts of raising my son was coming to terms with his status as an unmotivated student. Although my partner and I aimed not to let his grades shape our perception of him—especially during his high school years—his academic performance did influence how we viewed ourselves as parents.…