Tag: life lessons
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The Top 7 Life Lessons Inspired by ’80s and ’90s Music
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to wisdom, I believe that remarkable individuals have shared invaluable insights with me over the years. However, I often struggle to remember most of those conversations, especially the ones held before my morning coffee. That’s why I turn to the catchy pop songs of the ’80s and ’90s for…
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9 Times I Embodied Naïve Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 3, 2023 Originally Published: June 22, 2015 Naïve Parenting operates on a simple principle: before each developmental milestone, you mistakenly believe that everything will be a breeze, setting yourself up with unrealistic expectations about the choices you’ll make. You’re convinced you have all the answers and that you’ll handle every…
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The Toughest Lesson I Learned in Childhood
Get Pregnant Fast Do you recall your first experience of winning something? For me, it was probably snagging second place at the sixth-grade science fair. Of course, everyone in my class received a ribbon for first, second, or third place, so I wouldn’t exactly label it as a monumental achievement. My project revolved around static…
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10 Realizations You Should Embrace by Age 40
Get Pregnant Fast As you journey through life, hitting the big 4-0 often brings a wealth of insight and perspective. Here are ten key realizations that can help you navigate this exciting decade with confidence and clarity. You Are Not Defined by Labels By now, you’ve likely come to understand that you don’t fit neatly…
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What I Understand About Heaven and Hell
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: March 9, 2023 Originally Published: Dec. 8, 2013 On May 30, 2014, life threw me a curveball when I received a diagnosis of Stage 4 lung cancer. For individuals in my situation, the average life expectancy is just about a year, and my current treatments focus on making this time more…
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Grateful Reflections at 39
Get Pregnant Fast As I woke up to the dawn of my 39th birthday, I found myself reflecting on two things that brought me immense gratitude: my hair and my breasts. Of course, there were other blessings—like the way my son Jake nestled into my hair at 5:30 AM or how he and my partner…
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The Anti-Betty Draper Letter to My Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Mitchell In the latest episode of Mad Men, viewers were left grappling with Betty’s alarming lung cancer diagnosis, a twist that elicited a mix of shock and a sense of poetic justice for the character often critiqued as a cold mother. However, what truly struck me was the letter Betty…
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What I Share With My Daughters When They Inquire About My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting is a journey filled with questions, and my daughters frequently ask about my childhood. Some nights their curiosity feels genuine, while on others, I’m convinced they’re just stalling before bedtime. I often share neatly packaged stories with a clear arc, like the time a German shepherd scared me on my way…
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5 Compelling Reasons to Embrace Your Role as a Stepmom
Get Pregnant Fast You adore your partner; he brings joy and laughter into your life. But with him comes a significant package—his children. This reality often lands you the title of “The Stepmother.” Fairy tales have painted a grim picture of stepmoms, often depicting them as villains who lead innocent children astray. Think of the…
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11 Essential Lessons I Want My 10-Year-Old Son to Understand About Dating
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, one of the most profound realizations is witnessing your child grow. Just today, I noticed that my son’s feet have surpassed mine in size, a clear sign he’s no longer the little boy I once cradled. This moment made me reflect on the inevitable journey ahead: the transition from…