Tag: empathy
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5 Essential Life Lessons My Kids Gained from the ‘Lord of the Rings’ Films
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I believe in using every opportunity to teach my children valuable life lessons, including through the magic of cinema. Recently, we embarked on a journey through J.R.R. Tolkien’s captivating universe by watching the entire Hobbit trilogy followed by the Lord of the Rings trilogy. My children, ages 8 and…
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Kindness, Please, No Judgment
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be honest: there are moments when the urge to confront a rude individual in public is almost overwhelming. I’ve felt that way before, especially during one of my first solo shopping trips with my newborn daughter. It was a day like any other, and just as I was maneuvering my cart…
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An Open Letter to the Mothers of My Grandchildren
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Moms, It’s not every day you receive a message from the past, but in a way, that’s what karma is all about—a topic I often discussed with you during your upbringing. This isn’t a letter filled with “I told you so” remarks; instead, it’s a heartfelt request for you to embrace…
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Teen Mental Health: My Child Was Once Full of Joy Too
Get Pregnant Fast As a fellow parent, I see you—the confident guardian with the joyful, carefree child. I notice your expression shift when I reveal why my child is in the hospital. Your glance is filled with a blend of pity, concern, and judgment, as if to say, “This could never happen to my child.”…
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9 Reasons Life in Your 40s Beats Your 20s
Get Pregnant Fast As you transition from your 20s to your 40s, you might hear older folks claim that you’re entering “the best years of your life.” Back then, I often felt lost in a sea of career uncertainty and relationship woes, leading me to question if things would only get tougher. Thankfully, I can…
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Please Don’t Avoid My Child Because She’s Unique
Get Pregnant Fast As we step into the park, your little one points toward my daughter, exclaiming loudly, “Mom, look at her!” I see you quickly hush him, ushering him away as if his curiosity is something to be ashamed of. Later, while we’re both in the grocery store, your child spots my baby in…
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A Heartfelt Letter to My Adult Daughter Inspired by Your 3-Year-Old Self
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emma, I can still picture you in your starry black-and-white pants, wearing a purple dress, a red one, and a striped one all at once—confidently declaring how amazing you look. When I asked you, “If you were a dinosaur, what would you be?” you gleefully replied, “A sparkly pink Pteranodon who…