Tag: honesty
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5 Essential Life Lessons from My Autistic Brother – Without Even Realizing It
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jessica Lee Recently, someone posed a thought-provoking question: how would my life differ if I didn’t have a brother with a disability? The truth is, it would be far less vibrant, less enlightening, and definitely less rewarding. For the past two decades, my brother, Noah, has imparted countless lessons simply by…
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Swearing: A Marker of Honesty, According to Science
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: we all have those moments when a colorful word slips out. Whether it’s in private thoughts, during a night out with friends, or even in the presence of our kids, swearing is a universal behavior. If you’ve managed to go through life without uttering a single curse word, well,…
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Let’s Get Real About Marriage
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: Marriage isn’t easy. In fact, calling it “hard” barely scratches the surface. It’s a complex journey filled with highs and lows that can be both exhilarating and exhausting. Personally, my perspective on marriage may be skewed since I grew up in a home where love was often overshadowed by…
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The Motherhood Oath: A Commitment Among Friends
Get Pregnant Fast When you become a physician, you take the Hippocratic Oath, vowing to practice medicine with integrity. Similarly, when one is inaugurated as President, they recite the Oath of Office. Yet, when it comes to motherhood, there’s no formal pledge. No solemn promise. Nothing. This is something that truly needs to change. To…
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When Your Child Walks In: Navigating Awkward Moments
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever found yourself in a romantic moment, only to be interrupted by sounds outside your bedroom? I’m not reminiscing about high school antics; I’m talking about the reality of adult life with the ever-looming question: “What if my child walks in right now?” Years ago, when my first child was…
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5 Reasons I Don’t Care About Swearing in Front of My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Three years ago, my partner made a bold promise to our kids: each time one of us let a curse word slip, we’d drop a quarter into the “Swear Jar.” Once the jar was full, the cash would be theirs. Honestly? Are you kidding me? I ended up tossing in $10 right…
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Embracing the Chaos: The Importance of Honesty in Life’s Messy Moments
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I had the pleasure of catching up with a few friends over lunch, an event that required an endless chain of texts to coordinate. But the effort was worth it; we all needed that time together. As we arrived at the restaurant, looking our best—hair styled, makeup flawless, and dressed to…
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Navigating the Challenging Moments of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast On those tough days of motherhood, don’t tell me, “You’re not alone,” because right now, I feel completely isolated. Both kids are on the kitchen floor, wailing over a tiny red truck, their cries piercing through the air like little needles against my skin. Please refrain from saying, “This too shall pass,”…
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The 10 Little White Lies I Tell My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Lying isn’t exactly a virtue, yet as parents, we often find ourselves spinning tales to navigate the chaotic world of childhood. While we instill the importance of honesty in our children, we also indulge in harmless fibs that seem essential for maintaining our sanity. From the mythical figures of childhood to everyday…