Tag: childhood lessons
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Hey Kids, It’s Time to Stop the First-World Complaining
Get Pregnant Fast Our family once lived in a spacious home in a popular neighborhood in the suburbs of Seattle. Like many American families, we had a modern refrigerator complete with a water dispenser that filtered out impurities. One day, while filling up a glass of water, I found myself grumbling, “Ugh, this water takes…
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Do Kids Really Need a Pet?
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, I once had a pet possum, which surprisingly taught me quite a bit about responsibility and love. Although, to be honest, loving a possum is no easy feat; they tend to be indifferent at best. Growing up in the countryside, my family had a variety of pets—dogs, cats, birds,…
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9 Reasons Why Marcia Brady is an Inspiring Role Model for My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast As my 7-year-old daughter dives into the world of The Brady Bunch, I find myself reminiscing about my own childhood while also discovering new insights. Watching the series unfold through her eyes has revealed just how much my daughter can learn from Marcia Brady, the iconic eldest sister. It’s not just about…
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15 Ways Our Children Outshine Us
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting | 15 Ways Our Children Outshine Us By Mia Thompson Updated: Dec. 29, 2023 Originally Published: Oct. 1, 2011 It’s astonishing how much wisdom our kids impart, often without even realizing it. Sure, they might make questionable decisions, like using an entire roll of toilet paper to create a runway for…
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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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6 Valuable Lessons I Gained from ‘Sesame Street’
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my childhood, I realize how influential Sesame Street was in shaping my outlook on life. It presented a vibrant city brimming with charm, where Muppets, children, and adults interacted in a delightful community filled with knowledge-sharing and joy. I vividly recall the moment Big Bird stumbled upon the “most remarkable…
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8 Essential Lessons I Want My Daughter to Learn
Get Pregnant Fast As I sat with my daughter, enjoying a delightful afternoon of pedicures and chatting about her upcoming kindergarten adventure, I couldn’t help but eavesdrop on another mother-daughter duo nearby. They were animatedly discussing the girl’s first year of college, and I exchanged a knowing glance with the other mom. In that fleeting…
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My Mother Raised Me to Embrace Change
Get Pregnant Fast Even by the relaxed standards of 1970s child-rearing, my upbringing was remarkably permissive. My mother’s approach was decidedly hands-off, emphasizing independence over constant supervision. There were no set bedtimes; we simply went to sleep whenever fatigue struck us. Each of us had our own televisions in our rooms, which is how I…
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10 Messages I Wish I Could Share with My Son During His Third Grade Performance
Get Pregnant Fast As I settled into my seat in the second row on the right side of the auditorium, I watched you prepare for your third-grade program. Your curious eyes moved across the rows, scanning the audience with a mix of excitement and nervousness. Hands tucked away in your pockets, you stood tall, fully…