Tag: connection
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How to Cultivate 40 Years of Incredible Friendships
Get Pregnant Fast By: Lisa Thompson Updated: Jan. 23, 2016 Originally Published: Sep. 29, 2015 Reflecting on my childhood, I never imagined that playing tag or picking teams for dodgeball would lead me to forge lifelong connections with three amazing women. Sometimes I ponder how we’ve managed to put up with each other for so…
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I Wish My Sister Was More Present in My Children’s Lives
Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Thompson Updated: [Insert Current Date] For various reasons, my sister, Anna, and I have drifted apart over the years. The mix of childhood rivalry, misunderstandings, and sheer stubbornness has created a rift that’s difficult to bridge. During a recent family emergency, I reached out to her, only to be met…
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The Pressure to Craft Extraordinary Childhood Memories is Unreasonable, and Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast One of my most cherished childhood recollections is a bit unconventional. It’s a vivid scene of my twin brother, my father, and me, all gathered together to clean the garage. Yes, the garage. I can still see it in my mind. We were squished into that small space, sharing laughs and teasing…
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The Dual Nature of High Empathy: A Blessing and a Burden
Get Pregnant Fast A few months back, I had a heartfelt conversation with a friend about the challenges of parenting, the rollercoaster of life, and the chaotic state of the world. After I shared my emotional struggles and compared notes on our feelings, she remarked, “I think you might experience emotions more intensely than others.”…
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Mom’s Hilarious Lunchbag Art Will Inspire You to Get Creative
Get Pregnant Fast If you think dad jokes have the monopoly on cheesy humor, think again! One Canadian mom is proving that “mom jokes” can be just as entertaining with her delightful lunch bag creations. Meet Sarah Mitchell, a Calgary-based mom who has turned her sons’ lunch bags into canvases for her witty puns and…
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To My Daughter as We Naturally Begin to Drift Apart
Get Pregnant Fast As you navigate the fourth grade, I can’t help but marvel at how quickly you’ve grown. With your long limbs and newfound independence, it’s clear you’re becoming your own person. Your dad and I have always known this day would come, but witnessing your self-sufficiency takes my breath away. Since you were…
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Motherhood Is Found in the Little Moments
Get Pregnant Fast It was just another evening in our lively household. After wrapping up work, I gathered my three energetic boys, and we made our way home. Once inside, I was bombarded with their spirited demands, reminiscent of a barista handling a busy morning rush at a café. We engaged in some playtime, I…