Tag: emotional growth
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Embracing the Unexpected Journey of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast In my life’s journey, I find myself grappling with uncertainty, yet I feel I’ve gathered enough insights to share. What I can’t fully comprehend is the profound experience of bringing a child into the world. The moment I accepted that a baby was on the way, I realized my life would undergo…
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9 ’80s Songs That Capture Life With My Teenage Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast After navigating the tumultuous tween years with my oldest daughter, I’m hoping for a bit more straightforward communication and a little less emotional chaos. A mom can wish, right? While raising a teen girl is certainly less stressful than those awkward tween years—mostly because my heart has toughened and my nerves are…
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Navigating the Senior Year: Embracing the Essential Separation
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent witnessing your child’s senior year of high school, you’re not just preparing for college applications, recommendation letters, and test scores; you’re also engaging in the emotional journey of separation. This crucial phase requires both you and your teen to navigate the bittersweet transition as they prepare to step into…
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Raising Teens: The Art of Letting Go
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of two nearly 15-year-olds, I can confidently say that the journey of raising teenagers is nothing like what I envisioned during their childhood. I once heard the saying, “Little kids, little problems; big kids, big problems,” and I dismissed it as hyperbole. I longed for the days when I…
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Embracing Anticipation in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a child, I frequently found myself asking my parents if they were looking forward to various events. Whether it was heading to a birthday party at an ice skating rink, visiting relatives, or gearing up for a Girl Scout camping trip, I wanted to know: “Are you excited?” My…
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My Beautifully Unique Child
Get Pregnant Fast Today, the weather is nothing short of perfect—a refreshing 65 degrees with a sky so blue it feels like a scene from a storybook. Armed with our bright red wagon, a collection of sippy cups and snacks, I set out with my two kids: a spirited three-year-old boy and his almost two-year-old…