Tag: happiness
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Am I Still the Same Woman I Used to Be?
Get Pregnant Fast I have a driver’s license photo that many women would envy. Taken just two days after I returned from a beautiful honeymoon in Hawaii, it captures a moment when I was radiating happiness. You can almost feel the tropical breeze and smell the coconut lingering on my sun-kissed skin. My eyes are…
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Interval Parenting: Prioritizing My Sanity
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: July 2, 2020 Originally Published: September 14, 2016 A Type A mom? Not me—far from it, actually. If I were to grade myself, I’d probably land around a C+ based on societal standards. However, if the “Not-So-Perfect Moms” or “Real Mommies” were to evaluate my mothering skills, I’d soar off the…
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Embracing My Size: Finding Joy Beyond the Scale
Get Pregnant Fast By: Laura Thompson For as long as I can remember, my New Year’s resolutions revolved around one theme: losing weight. Even during periods when I was perfectly healthy, I felt the urge to shed those elusive pounds. Standing just under 5 feet tall, the younger version of me believed I wouldn’t be…
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Why I Walked Away from Online Dating and Found True Happiness
Get Pregnant Fast You might think I’m a bit of a traditionalist, but I still rely on a good old-fashioned calendar—yes, the kind you jot down notes on with a pen. I was in my mid-20s when online dating platforms like eHarmony and Match made their debut, revolutionizing the dating landscape. At that time, most…
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Why I’m Not Focused on Raising an ‘Exceptional’ Child
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks ago, while browsing a parenting forum, I stumbled across a conversation that struck a nerve. A parent was utterly distraught, convinced that her child’s lack of “gifted” status meant a bleak future. She lamented, what could she ever expect if her child was simply “average”? I couldn’t help but…
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Three Glasses Later: A Photo Series That Shows How Wine Brings Out Our Smiles
Get Pregnant Fast In a delightful photo series, Brazilian photographer Lucas Mendes captures the transformation that occurs after three glasses of wine, showcasing just how much joy a little vino can bring to our lives. We all know that parenting can feel less daunting after a few sips, yet it’s fascinating to see the joy…
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The Key to Nurturing Compassionate, Intelligent, and Imaginative Boys
Get Pregnant Fast The drive to fit in or be deemed “normal” is something that affects everyone at some level. While it’s natural to want to belong, this need can sometimes inhibit individuality. If your goal is to raise kind, intelligent, and creative boys (or girls), it’s essential to embrace a distinct approach. Those of…
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10 Lessons We Can Learn from Our Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we dedicate a lot of time to teaching our children the right way to behave. While this is crucial, it’s easy to overlook the valuable lessons our little ones can impart to us. Have you ever paused to consider who is truly happier in this moment, you or your child?…
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8 Things Moms Would Rather Splurge On Than An Affair on Ashley Madison
Get Pregnant Fast In light of the recent Ashley Madison scandal, where hackers exposed the personal information of millions of users, it’s clear that the idea of infidelity is getting a lot of unwanted attention. With shocking stories emerging, like a woman discovering her husband’s secret subscription on live radio, it’s hard not to cringe.…
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I Drive a Clunker, and I’ve Never Been Happier
Get Pregnant Fast There’s something oddly exhilarating about cruising around in a genuine clunker. Perhaps it’s the influence of countless films. When I’m behind the wheel of my 1988 Chevy Impala, which I snagged for a mere $600, I can’t help but feel a connection to my inner slacker hero. If my car were a…