Tag: life lessons
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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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A 12-Year Journey: A Letter to My Son on His Birthday
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Samuel, Twelve years ago tonight, I was deep in the throes of labor, feeling every wave of discomfort wash over me. Alone in my apartment, I finally reached a point where I had to call your father to take me to the hospital. Little did I know, in just a few…
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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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Why Wrinkles Are Not So Bad: The Upsides of Adulthood
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, adulthood—a time when we finally break free from the chaos of adolescence. Sure, we might see a few wrinkles or laugh lines, but let’s be real: those are badges of honor, not marks of shame. As we navigate through life, we often forget the tumultuous teen years filled with self-doubt and…
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The Day My Grandfather Survived a Plane Crash
Get Pregnant Fast In our motel room, the phone rang around 9 a.m., jolting us from our morning routines. Back in 1987, the only reason a motel phone would ring was for a wake-up call or a noise complaint. Unfortunately, it was neither of those. My mother, sitting sideways on the bed beside the nightstand,…
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What I Would Tell My 20-Something Self
Get Pregnant Fast In my early twenties, my life felt like a whirlwind of confusion and uncertainty. Back then, my biggest worries revolved around exams and social events, yet I was still consumed by a deep anxiety about my future. Why does the prospect of an open-ended future terrify us so much in our twenties?…
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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 One Phrase Parents Should Avoid at All Costs
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I’ve found myself making one major mistake time and time again. I confidently uttered that infamous statement about my children during their early years. I boldly proclaimed it when they were toddlers, then again as they entered preschool and later elementary school. I even had the audacity to repeat…
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Confronting the Birthday Blahs: Reflections on Turning 42
Get Pregnant Fast As the eve of my 42nd birthday approaches, I find myself grappling with the all-too-familiar urge to retreat to the pantry for comfort. But this year, I’m resolved to tackle the Birthday Blahs head-on. Instead of wallowing, I’m choosing to reflect on why this milestone can be even more fulfilling than turning…
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Why I Choose Not to Hover Over My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, my mother was never one to hover. Instead, she encouraged me to play outside while she took care of household chores, like baking and visiting friends. It was a different time; children were expected to entertain themselves while their parents managed daily life without a second thought. Now, as I…