Tag: self-esteem
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The Other F Word: Navigating Body Image in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast “It’s probably a good idea to let Liam have some space for now,” I overhear my son Noah saying to his father from the next room. “He’s in a really bad mood. I poked him just a little and he picked me up and tossed me.” While not encouraged, these displays of…
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When Dress Codes Go Too Far: A Discussion on Personal Expression
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to school dress codes, there’s a fine line between maintaining decorum and stifling personal expression. Take the recent story of 17-year-old Leah, who faced suspension from her school in the UK for her vibrant red hair. “I was furious at first, then I just broke down,” Leah recounted. For…
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A Woman’s Inspiring Instagram Post Reminds Us That the Scale Doesn’t Define Us
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to monitoring our health, many of us often turn to the scale as our ultimate judge of fitness. However, one woman’s empowering Instagram post is making waves, reminding us that the number on the scale is far less significant than how we feel in our own bodies. Fitness influencer…
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Women Are Beautiful Individuals, Not Objects
Get Pregnant Fast It’s undeniably flattering to receive attention from men and even from other women. To some degree, all women desire to feel wanted. We want to be acknowledged. We long to be seen. We want to feel beautiful. So, when a man recognizes our beauty, it can feel nice. Sometimes. Throughout my life,…
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My Daughter Is Beautiful, No Exceptions
Get Pregnant Fast I might be a bit biased, but I truly believe my daughter is stunning. She has these striking blue eyes framed by long lashes, a radiant smile, and light brown hair that gleams like gold in the sunlight. Compliments about her beauty come from friends, family, and even strangers, and I cherish…
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My 7-Year-Old Daughter Posed the Tough Question: “Why Do Girls Have to Look Good All the Time, Mom?”
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter, at just 7 years old, recently hit me with a thought-provoking question: Why do girls always seem to need to look good? It’s clear she notices the stark difference in the time I spend preparing myself to leave the house compared to her dad. She observes my worries about my…
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Verbal Abuse: A Lingering Shadow That Lasts a Lifetime
Get Pregnant Fast In my early twenties, I had a conversation with my stepmother that still echoes in my mind. She once said to my younger brother and me, “If I’d had a gun back then, I would have used it.” This was her way of expressing remorse for the harsh words she directed at…
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Who Will Tell Her She’s Not Beautiful?
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom! Come here!” my daughter calls from the upstairs bathroom, and I rush up expecting the worst—a potential drowning in the bathtub—but instead find my five-year-old, Lucy, standing on a stool, admiring her reflection in the mirror while clad in her favorite underwear. “I tilted it down, and now I can see…
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10 Insights About Marriage That Took Me by Surprise
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to marriage wisdom, I’ve been around the block. With one divorce and countless relationships under my belt, there’s a lot I wish I had known before saying “I do.” Before diving into my lessons, let’s clarify what marriage really is. While it often encompasses the idea of a “relationship,”…
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Moms, It’s Time to Embrace Your Brilliance and Ditch the Self-Deprecation
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a curious phenomenon, isn’t it? Many mothers tend to minimize their accomplishments, often diminishing their own worth in front of others. “Oh, my cupcakes didn’t turn out that great,” says a mom who poured hours into perfecting them for a school event. “I’m not really doing this right,” admits a mother…