Tag: self-reflection
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3 Common Mistakes I Make in My Relationship (And You Might Too)
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout four years of exploring the intricacies of relationships, I’ve delved deep into the latest research on what makes love last and what can mend it when it falters. I’ve consumed countless books, attended enlightening lectures, and watched a multitude of videos, absorbing more knowledge than I sometimes know how to apply…
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10 Signs That You’re Embracing Your Golden Years
Get Pregnant Fast Reaching my mid-thirties might not seem particularly ancient, but lately, I’ve been feeling the passage of time a bit more than I used to. How do I know this? Let me break it down for you: Bird Watching Enthusiast I recently found myself gazing out the window, captivated by a female cardinal…
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The Crucial Skill We Must Equip Our Kids With
Get Pregnant Fast I understand what you’re thinking. Really? Another responsibility to add to my parenting checklist? I get it—keeping our kids safe and healthy is already a monumental task. However, this one is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. The skill I’m referring to is cultural competence. Recent tragic events, such as the…
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All the Thoughts That Cross My Mind During Yoga Class
Get Pregnant Fast Having dabbled in yoga for quite some time, I find it amusing that while I may have been “practicing,” the truth is, I still feel like a novice in mastering its art. I genuinely enjoy the practice and the way it makes me feel, yet I often doubt my abilities. I fumble…
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The Mother I Never Expected to Be
Get Pregnant Fast I always envisioned myself as a mother; it seemed like a natural part of my life’s journey. I recall a conversation with a friend during my teenage years, where we shared our dreams for the future. I confidently declared that by 35, I would be married with children. My friend, however, adamantly…
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Regret Over Tattoos: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Two years ago, while giving my 7-year-old son, Alex, a haircut in our master bathroom, he asked, “Do tattoos hurt?” I was casually dressed in gym shorts, and Alex was perched on a step stool in his underwear. It was the first time he had brought up my tattoos, and I had…
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Embracing My Role as a Mom: The Highs and Lows of Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast I am a phenomenal mom. Yes, I said it boldly. My kids have voiced this sentiment, and they may be little, but they know what they’re talking about—most of the time. I am also a flawed mom. While my children are still young and haven’t yet articulated this reality, I know it’s…
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The Mom Who Bakes Cookies
Get Pregnant Fast I always envisioned myself as the mom who baked cookies. Growing up, I imagined my children coming home from school to a warm plate of chocolate chip cookies waiting for them. Perhaps I got this idea from classic television shows? Regardless, that was the mother I aspired to be. My home would…
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Navigating Life’s Transformative Seasons
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 31, 2016 Originally Published: Feb. 23, 2005 As I find myself entering my 49th year, I’m grappling with a mixture of both trivial and significant concerns. It seems I’m perpetually drenched in sweat, and I can’t pinpoint why. The first inkling of this discomfort washed over me during a business…
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Were Our Parents Just Pretending Too?
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner, Jake, agreed to have a child with me, I was taken aback. Perhaps I shouldn’t have been surprised; we had chosen a girl’s name, Lily, back when we were just dating four months. That name came to us while watching a movie that sparked our creativity, and while we…