Tag: adulthood
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Stop Treating Me Like an Adult (Even Though I Guess I Am One)
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 12, 2023 Originally Published: April 7, 2023 Girl: I love that color scheme! Me: Yeah, it’s super trendy. Girl: Wow. You’re the first not-young person I’ve met who actually uses the term trendy. I stood there, momentarily speechless as I digested her words. Did she just call me old? Her…
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Embracing the Joy of Childhood: Let’s All Channel Our Inner Child
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, where challenges and negativity seem to dominate the headlines, there’s a viral video that reminds us of the pure, unfiltered joy found in laughter. It features a child laughing wholeheartedly, a sight that many of us sorely need to witness. If you’ve been keeping up with the daily chaos…
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7 Surprising Drawbacks of Adulthood I Misjudged as a Kid
Get Pregnant Fast Like many kids, I spent my childhood yearning for the day I would be all grown up. I imagined adulthood as a blissful paradise where I could do anything I pleased, free from the mundane chores that filled my days, like cleaning my room or finishing my dinner before dessert. The allure…
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Embracing Adulthood: The Day I Nearly Bought a Granny Purse
Get Pregnant Fast Not long ago, I found myself wandering through a department store when an eye-catching purse drew my attention. I picked it up, tossed it over my shoulder, and then caught my reflection in the mirror. A wave of horror washed over me: it was undeniably a granny purse! I practically hurled it…
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Can We Please Get America Back on Track So Our Kids Move Out Before They’re 30?
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a curious reality that adult children are living with their parents at the highest rate in over 130 years. Sure, we may chuckle when our kids playfully ask if they can stay with us “forever,” but deep down, we’re envisioning the day their rooms transform into our personal spaces—be it a…
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Get Your Laundry Game On – Or Face the Consequences!
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of parenting during your child’s transition to adulthood has never been easy. With the rise of smartphones and social media, equipping our kids with essential life skills feels like an uphill battle. When my eldest, Mia, was gearing up to head off to college, I found myself pondering what…
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“Togetherness” Makes You Question Your Adulthood
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever felt a jarring disconnect when someone refers to you as “ma’am” or overhears kids calling you “a grown-up”? You might find yourself thinking, “How can I be a ‘ma’am’ when I still feel 21? How can I be a ‘grown-up’ when I still carry the same essence I did…
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Sweet Valley High: Fabulous at 40
Get Pregnant Fast As a child who moved around frequently, books became my refuge. Often feeling like the awkward new kid in school, I would rush home to escape into the worlds of my favorite characters. Ramona Quimby and Sally J. Freedman were my best pals, but as I grew older (yes, when my body…
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Why Am I Still Breaking Out? Questions About Hitting 40
Get Pregnant Fast As I approach the milestone of 40, I find myself reflecting on the journey thus far. It’s a time when many people pause to consider their experiences, share insights, and reassure others that 40 is merely a new 30, or that age is just a number. When I actually reach that age,…