Tag: life lessons
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A Note to My Future Teens About Technology
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Kids, As I pen this letter, you’re still just little ones—18 months and 3 years old. Yet, it’s remarkable how quickly you’ve mastered the tablet, likely outpacing me! You belong to a generation enveloped in technology, where screens and gadgets are as commonplace as the air we breathe. When I was…
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15 Life Lessons My Mother Instilled in Me That I Carry Every Day
Hair should enhance your face, not hang limply. Forget what anyone else says about it. Keep perfume away from pearls—they don’t mix well. The correct phrase is “different from,” not “different than.” Reality is subjective; it’s all about the lighting. You can never overdo blush, spray too much Windex, or floss too often. Intolerance is…
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Instilling Grace and Humility in Our Kids Amidst a Chaotic World
Get Pregnant Fast Like many 10-year-old boys, my son is an avid sports enthusiast. His day revolves around sports—he tunes into the latest updates on SportsCenter in the morning, checks player stats in the afternoon, and eagerly watches games in the evening. My husband and I take pride in our children’s passion for sports, which…
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6 Life Lessons I Gained from My Ovaries
Get Pregnant Fast Last year marked a significant turning point in my tumultuous relationship with my ovaries: I underwent a complete hysterectomy on my oldest son’s birthday. Eighteen years prior, my reproductive system had played a crucial role in bringing my first child into the world. Just three years later, it facilitated the birth of…
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Why Being 40 Is So Much Better Than Being 29
Get Pregnant Fast When I was younger, I often heard my grandmother playfully state that she was 29, a quip that sometimes caught others off guard. She was a youthful grandmother—just 39 when I was born—and always appeared vibrant and youthful. My aunts would follow suit, and my mother probably joined in the fun now…
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Guidance for the Daughter I May Never Meet
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Darling, I’ve decided it’s time to share some wisdom with you. Even though you’re not here yet—and let’s be honest, I’m getting on in years—I think about you often. I hope this collection of thoughts will offer you a guiding light as you journey through life, whenever that may be. Read…
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Essential Truths We Must Impart to Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment we embrace parenthood, we instinctively yearn to shield our children from the harsh realities of the world. This urge to protect our little ones may stem from our primal instincts, an innate drive to ensure their safety and well-being. Or perhaps it arises from our own longing for comfort…
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10 Essential Lessons I Want My Sons to Understand
Get Pregnant Fast When I became a mother to two amazing boys, I immediately knew how I wanted to guide them through life. Having faced my share of difficult people, I also understood what I definitely didn’t want in their upbringing. While they may occasionally act out, I’m committed to instilling valuable lessons to help…
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14 Things I No Longer Care About As I Get Older
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate through the years, I’ve realized that what truly matters has become strikingly clear. The minutiae that once seemed significant? They can take a backseat. With each tick of the clock, I understand that life is too short for unnecessary drama and negativity. I’m shedding the things that weigh me…
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How ‘80s Sitcoms Shaped My Approach to Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast My 6-year-old often claims his favorite show is Teen Titans Go!, but the truth is, it’s really Diff’rent Strokes. The sitcoms from my own childhood have surprisingly become a unique bonding experience during our screen time together. My son knows that if he plays his cards right, we might have a Diff’rent…