Tag: life lessons
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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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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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Are You Prepared for Some Football?
Get Pregnant Fast As the summer days wane and the evenings grow cooler, my 11-year-old son, Max, has been feeling increasingly down. On the final day of day camp, he stepped off the bus with a heavy heart, fully aware that the start of school was just around the corner. Like many kids, he eagerly…
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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…
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5 Ways My 20-Something Sister Has Helped Me Embrace Life at 40
Get Pregnant Fast When my younger sister Sarah, a vibrant 23-year-old, shared pictures of us at our father’s birthday bash on Instagram, I felt a familiar wave of anxiety. Her youthful glow and luscious hair stood in stark contrast to my own reflection in those high-definition snaps—crow’s feet, thinning hair, and dark circles that no…
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Confessions of a Football Mom
Parenting Insights on the Sport of Kings Get Pregnant Fast When my eldest son, Jake, announced he wanted to join the high school football team, I had no clue what was in store for me. I envisioned him casually running drills after school, wearing a helmet and cleats, then returning home to forget about it…
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Discover New York: A Guide for Your 20s
Get Pregnant Fast As the evening rain taps gently against the window, I find myself surrounded by the remnants of a busy day: laundry piles, scattered toys, and the remnants of dinner. For the first time in hours, the house is quiet, and my thoughts drift to the three little firecrackers resting peacefully. They’re full…
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What Every Jewish Girl Learns From Her Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Long before the concept of the “helicopter mom” emerged, Jewish mothers were already setting the standard. They wield a unique power, combining wisdom and warmth, always equipped with a cozy hug and a comforting bowl of chicken soup to soothe any ailment. Forget about your ambitions for a moment; let’s focus on…