Tag: life lessons
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Navigating the Transition to College: Essential Conversations to Have with Your Teen
Get Pregnant Fast As the summer between high school and college approaches, it’s easy to fantasize about precious moments spent with your soon-to-be college student. You might envision deep, meaningful conversations, exciting dorm shopping trips, and a sense of camaraderie as your family prepares for this significant life change. But let’s face it — the…
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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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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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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…
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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…