Tag: self-esteem
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School Sends Home Heartfelt Letter Emphasizing Self-Worth Beyond Test Scores
Get Pregnant Fast In a commendable move, a primary school in Northern Ireland has taken a refreshing stance on education by sending home a letter that emphasizes the importance of self-worth beyond mere test scores. Harmony Hill Primary School, located in Lisburn, recently distributed entrance exam scores to its students, but included a powerful message…
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Should You Tell Your Daughter She’s Beautiful?
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, the self-esteem of our daughters appears to be at an all-time low. Since the 1970s, women’s happiness and overall well-being have seen a significant decline, and our current beauty standards alongside societal pressures might be contributing factors. This has led many mothers to wonder if telling their daughters they…
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Moms, Embrace the Compliment
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, finding confidence in our parenting choices can be a journey. It’s not just about believing in ourselves, but also about standing tall against outside opinions. Whether it’s facing judgment over screen time or being questioned about our kids’ outfits, I’ve learned to shrug it off. I’m proud of my…
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Navigating the Legacy of Eating Disorders: A Mother’s Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, I am constantly grappling with the desire to shield my daughter from the struggles I faced with eating disorders. The origins of my own battles are hazy, like disjointed scenes from an old film. Was it the cutting remark from a classmate in seventh grade that triggered my journey…
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Understanding Why Men Cheat (And What You Can Do About It)
Get Pregnant Fast I can’t count how many times I’ve witnessed heartbroken women, tears streaming down their faces, exclaiming, “If he wasn’t happy, why didn’t he just leave?” This question stems from a crucial misunderstanding: the assumption that he was unhappy, particularly with you. Unfortunately, this sentiment often comes from well-meaning friends trying to console…
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I Should Have Realized I Deserved Better
Get Pregnant Fast You know, looking back, I should have recognized the signs that I was worth more than what I was getting. For instance, whenever his favorite song, “It Wasn’t Me” by Shaggy, played on the radio, he would belt out the lyrics as if they were his anthem. But I ignored it. I…
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Embracing Self-Confidence: A Journey to Accepting My Body
Get Pregnant Fast I fell head over heels for my partner, Jack, because he was tall, ruggedly handsome, and had that carefree vibe reminiscent of a mountain man. He’d shoot pool, cigarette dangling from his lips, exuding a charm that screamed “I live life to the fullest.” Meanwhile, I was the picture of a responsible…
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Navigating Body Image: A Lesson in Self-Perception
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my daughters, Mia and Zoe, to a local clothing store. It was our typical outing, selecting a variety of outfits and heading to the dressing room for a fun fashion show. Each time, I would eagerly wait for them to emerge, ready to shower them with compliments as they…
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I Make It a Priority to Praise My Kids Publicly, and Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast My friend stormed into my house, juggling her two young children, both of whom were red-eyed and crying. “They’ve been such a handful today,” she lamented, guiding them toward the living room. I could definitely relate. “I’ve had my fair share of mischief too,” I replied, motioning to my youngest son, who…