Tag: confidence

  • 4 Valuable Lessons from Being the Sole Girl on the Team

    Get Pregnant Fast Back in 1981, before the world recognized trailblazers in sports like Mo’ne Davis or before Little League started its own girls’ divisions, I was an 11-year-old girl with a passion for baseball—not softball, which was the common choice for girls in my neighborhood. When I saw the flyer for tryouts at our…

  • You Can’t Buy Cool: Lessons from the 80s

    Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate the complexities of parenting with my trio of daughters—ages 6, 8, and 10—I find myself increasingly aware of the pressures of fitting in. It’s a constant worry that gnaws at me, urging me to shield them from the unique challenges I faced growing up. However, I can’t help but…

  • I Need to Let Go of My Self-Consciousness for My Daughter

    Get Pregnant Fast My almost three-year-old daughter is undeniably stunning—not just in that typical “I’m her mom and I love her more than anything” way. No, she’s genuinely a beautiful little girl. Her flowing brown hair could easily be featured in a hair care commercial, and her hazel eyes sparkle with life. Her smile is…

  • The Cautionary Tale About Love and Self-Respect I May Not Share with My Daughters

    Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to teaching my daughters about relationships and intimacy, I plan to delve far deeper than the usual birds and bees discussion. My goal is to instill in them a sense of confidence, the importance of trusting their instincts, and the necessity of being true to themselves. It’s a tall…

  • 6 Important Lessons I Want My Unpopular Middle School Daughter to Understand

    Get Pregnant Fast Middle school is a tough time for many, and I can certainly attest to that. As the oldest in my family, I didn’t have the advantage of an older sibling to guide me through those tricky social waters. I often felt out of place with my awkward hairstyles, braces (yes, I had…

  • See, Mom? Madonna Didn’t Make Me a Wild Slut!

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    Get Pregnant Fast As the youngest of four and my mom’s only daughter, I came into a world filled with feminine expectations. My mom, one of nine sisters, had visions of me adorned in frilly dresses, hair bows, and an array of dolls. However, being raised with three brothers, I didn’t quite fit the mold.…

  • The Little Things That Make Me Feel Fabulous in My 40s

    Get Pregnant Fast As I navigate my 40s, I often find that society paints a rather rigid picture of what aging should look like. The narrative seems to be all or nothing: chop your hair, avoid the miniskirts, and embrace kale smoothies. Yet, there’s so much more to this stage of life than mere black…

  • Why I Choose Not to Call My Daughter Beautiful

    Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter, Mia, hit the age of 2, she began to resemble a little version of her dad, and her beauty truly blossomed. Her hair falls perfectly in a charmingly tousled part, with dark roots contrasting beautifully against her baby curls. Honestly, every time I gaze at her, I have an…

  • 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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