Tag: personal growth
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The Illusion of Adulthood
Get Pregnant Fast When we’re little, we can’t wait to grow up. At age 3, being 5 sounds glorious—school, playground royalty! By 5, the allure of being 10 beckons, with homework and sleepovers. At 10, we yearn for the teenage years, filled with independence and freedom. Once in our teens, it’s the driver’s license, college…
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The Case for Standing Tall: Embracing Balance in Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast After the arrival of my second child, I took a brief three-week break from work. Some may view this as a luxury, but since I primarily work from home, returning to my duties felt like an extension of maternity leave. I was still in my comfy yoga pants, after all. Yet, diving…
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13 Valuable Lessons My Husband Can Take from Our Toddler
Get Pregnant Fast While my three-year-old son has a long road ahead filled with learning and growth, I’ve noticed that he’s already grasped some important life lessons that many adults, including my husband, might benefit from revisiting. Here are thirteen insights from my toddler that I believe could enhance my husband’s approach to life and…
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7 Ways Parenthood Enhanced My Writing Routine
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a parent can transform many aspects of life, including your creative practices. I never imagined that my unexpected pregnancy at 41 would lead me to become a more productive writer. Now, with my little one just over 20 months old, I find that the lessons learned from parenting seamlessly apply to…
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5 Reasons I’m Embracing My Late 30s
Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate through my late 30s, I find myself reflecting on the journey that has shaped me. After years filled with challenges—like growing up amidst divorce, experiencing anxiety, and enduring the ups and downs of motherhood—I’ve learned a thing or two about resilience. Now, as I approach my 40s, I’m realizing…
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Moms, This Is When It’s Time to Let Them Soar
Get Pregnant Fast You thought you had severed the ties, but here you are, still holding on tightly. Your son is nearing 20, and while you believed you had allowed him to spread his wings when he moved in with his father during his senior year, the pain was unbearable. You thought that was the…
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A Message to My 21-Year-Old Son
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Ethan, As you approach your 21st birthday, I find myself reflecting on the changes that await you. What parenting guidelines still hold relevance, and which have faded into the background like that Little Tikes car you used to zoom around the neighborhood? Now that you’re legally able to purchase a bottle…
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Embrace Your 40s: A Decade of Fabulousness
Get Pregnant Fast When I was in my early twenties, the thought of turning 40 felt daunting. It was that age where you’re not quite young anymore, yet not quite old—definitely not “grandma” territory, but still a bit of a downer in my young mind. I imagined people in their 40s feeling nostalgic or melancholy…
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Parenthood and the Journey to Healing: My Path to Therapy
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting has become the focal point of my existence. It’s a constant journey that I live and breathe daily, and recently, it has led me to seek therapy. Since the birth of my daughter two years ago, I’ve found myself reflecting on my own upbringing and grappling with the differences between my…