Tag: resilience
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About A Bed: A New Beginning
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner moved out six years ago, my first impulse was to invest in a brand-new bed. Not just any bed—a luxurious Tempur-Pedic that set me back nearly $4,000, a sum I could hardly afford at the time. While it may not have been the most prudent financial decision, I can…
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A Heartfelt Reminder for Our Daughters: Insights from a Young Girl
Get Pregnant Fast In a world filled with pressures and expectations, there’s something beautifully pure about childhood friendship. I often find myself observing my daughter, Emma, and her friend Ava as they play. At just 9 years old, they’re blissfully unaware of the complexities that come with growing up. Their innocent game of playing salon…
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A Heartfelt Note of Gratitude to Emma Turner: Inspiring Our Little Girls
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emma, My daughter would love to write to you herself, but at just 5 years old, she’s still mastering the letters of the alphabet. You may be starting to understand what it feels like to be one of the most recognized figures in the world. I wanted to take a moment…
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What I Discovered While Parenting a Foster Child with Behavioral Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting, especially in the realm of foster care, can be an eye-opening journey. I embarked on this path after grappling with years of infertility and a longing to bring a child into my home. In my early training sessions, I absorbed stories from seasoned foster parents—tales of reunions, happy adoptions, and the…
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A Letter to My Middle Child: I See You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Middle Child, I see you nestled between your brothers, a unique presence that often goes unnoticed. You may not be old enough to partake in everything your older brother does, but you seem to handle it with grace. I adore the mischievous little grin that appears when he finds himself in…
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Four Phrases to Overcome Life’s Mistakes
Get Pregnant Fast How do you react when you stumble or make an error? In my earlier years, I found myself spiraling into shame without uttering a word to myself. When we err, a reflexive reaction often kicks in—a voice that echoes in our minds, likely rooted in our formative years. What does yours say?…
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6 Valuable Lessons I Learned from My Mom’s Struggles with Alcoholism
Get Pregnant Fast From an early age, I discovered a great deal about beverages. I learned that red wine is best enjoyed at room temperature, white wine is delightful when chilled, and that one can indulge in a post-dinner drink (or several) without even needing a meal. I also became acutely aware of the fine…
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Science Reveals Why a ‘Tough Love’ Parenting Approach May Not Be Ideal
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can often feel like a balancing act between nurturing and discipline. As parents, we frequently find ourselves questioning whether our methods will cultivate a well-adjusted adult or contribute to a future full of therapy sessions. This uncertainty multiplies when your little one is sobbing over something you deem trivial. When your…
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Just Keep Swimming: Navigating Life as a Parent of a Child with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast “Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, swimming, swimming…” Who would have thought that I would find more solace in a forgetful blue fish than in a classic Disney princess? As a parent raising a child on the autism spectrum, I often feel like I’m battling the waves instead of gliding along with…