Tag: life lessons
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The Wisdom Passed Down From My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast My mother recently celebrated her 80th birthday. She defies the stereotypes of what someone at that age is supposed to look or act like. Florence Henderson is 80. Cicely Tyson is 80. Willie Nelson, Barbara Feldon, Joan Rivers — all 80. It’s hard for me to grasp that these icons are that…
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How to Be the Ultimate Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Being a mom is no easy feat, especially when you’ve burned the midnight oil scrolling through your phone, only to be jolted awake by the sound of your youngest stirring at the crack of dawn. After you manage to whip up breakfast and set up a cartoon to keep them entertained, you…
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Three Crucial Words to Share with Our Teens: ‘Cut the Nonsense’
Get Pregnant Fast At some point in our lives as parents, we must take a long, hard look at the teenagers we’ve nurtured with love and dedication. It’s time to smile and say, “Cut the nonsense.” These three words not only guide our children toward becoming better adults but also contribute to creating a more…
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13 Valuable Lessons My Husband Can Take from Our Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast While my three-year-old son has a long road ahead filled with learning and growth, I’ve noticed that he’s already grasped some important life lessons that many adults, including my husband, might benefit from revisiting. Here are thirteen insights from my toddler that I believe could enhance my husband’s approach to life and…
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A Message to My 21-Year-Old Son
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Ethan, As you approach your 21st birthday, I find myself reflecting on the changes that await you. What parenting guidelines still hold relevance, and which have faded into the background like that Little Tikes car you used to zoom around the neighborhood? Now that you’re legally able to purchase a bottle…
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Embracing the Unexpected Journey of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast In my life’s journey, I find myself grappling with uncertainty, yet I feel I’ve gathered enough insights to share. What I can’t fully comprehend is the profound experience of bringing a child into the world. The moment I accepted that a baby was on the way, I realized my life would undergo…
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10 Essential Lessons Every Child Should Learn
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with lessons, both for parents and children. Here are ten crucial teachings to help guide your child into a well-rounded and responsible adult. Question Authority Encouraging your children to question authority figures isn’t about fostering disrespect; it’s about instilling a sense of accountability. They should feel empowered…
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Life Lessons Gleaned from Beverly Hills, 90210
Get Pregnant Fast Since the seventh grade, I’ve been highlighting my hair, leaving me a bit unsure about my true hair color. If you were to stroll down the hair color aisle at your local drugstore, you might find a shade called “Drab” or “Meh” that closely resembles what I started with. Thus, I’ve been…
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4 Valuable Lessons from Being the Sole Girl on the Team
Get Pregnant Fast Back in 1981, before the world recognized trailblazers in sports like Mo’ne Davis or before Little League started its own girls’ divisions, I was an 11-year-old girl with a passion for baseball—not softball, which was the common choice for girls in my neighborhood. When I saw the flyer for tryouts at our…
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The Most Valuable Lesson My Father Shared with Me
Get Pregnant Fast This is what I recall: My father would wake up before dawn and take the train from our quiet suburb to the bustling heart of downtown Chicago. He spent his days in a towering office building on Jackson Boulevard—an imposing structure I visited only once, during a special Saturday outing when he…