Tag: college
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A Letter to My Daughter as You Approach College
Get Pregnant Fast As you stand on the threshold of college, it’s common to hear people say that these years will be the best of your life. It’s a narrative we’ve shared for generations, but honestly, I wonder if adults conveniently forget the challenges of college, much like they do the struggles of childbirth. Remember,…
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22 Life-Changing Experiences I Hope My College Kid Will Have
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve prepared their bags, driven them to campus, and now your college student is set to embark on what could be the most exhilarating four years of their life. As they dive into studies and embrace newfound freedoms, it’s essential they seize the memorable opportunities that lie ahead. Between social events and…
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I’ll Miss Her While She’s Away
Get Pregnant Fast “She gave us most of our lives” — The Beatles “She’s gone; I’d pay the devil to replace her” — Hall & Oates “Gone like a freight train” — Montgomery Gentry The girl has left the building. She’s off to college, settling into her new dorm room on the bustling 10th floor…
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Daughter Chronicles Her Mother’s Return to College, and It’s Absolutely Heartwarming
Get Pregnant Fast A daughter has captured the joyful journey of her mother’s return to college, and it’s truly delightful. While many teens find the college experience thrilling, it turns out that adults can have just as much fun. A college student recently shared the story of her mom’s decision to go back to school…
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10 Essential Insights for Your Child’s Freshman Year
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter wrapped up her freshman year at university last May, I was reminded of the unmistakable scent of teenage life that had taken over our home. If you have a high schooler, you likely know this aroma—it’s a blend of unwashed clothes, empty soda cans, and sneakers that have seen…
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Empowering My Adult Daughter with Down Syndrome: A Journey of Trust and Growth
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter Emma approaches her college graduation in just a couple of weeks, I find myself reflecting on what this milestone means for both of us. What does it signify for her as she embarks on this new chapter, and how does it reshape my role as her mother? When Emma…
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What You Might Not Know About the Sophomore Send-Off
Get Pregnant Fast As the sophomore send-off approaches, you may find yourself grappling with emotions that rival those of the freshman drop-off—even more intense in some ways. What people often overlook is that the child you tearfully left at college just last spring has transformed into a young man—one who appears to need you even…
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Navigating Laundry in College: 7 Simple Steps
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, future college student! So, your dad called me and mentioned that you think I forgot to teach you how to do laundry. Let me assure you, that was a deliberate choice. I spent the last 18 years washing your clothes so you could focus on more important things—like studying, building…