Tag: happiness
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Why My Joys Have Become Simpler
Get Pregnant Fast “I’m actually looking forward to our time in the car,” I told my 6-year-old son, Max. “Me too!” he exclaimed as we gathered our things. Car-time has become a cherished ritual in our home. After months of trying to fill the gaps while my oldest was at gymnastics, we’ve realized that simply…
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The Case for Unlimited Screen Time: A Fresh Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, my parents didn’t impose restrictions on how much time I spent in front of the television. To be honest, it seemed like they preferred not to deal with the hassle. Yet, despite the lack of pressure regarding academics, I thrived—enough to earn a degree from an Ivy League school. Interestingly,…
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My Role as a Parent: It’s Not Just About Making My Kids Happy
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, the desire to see our children smile is a common sentiment. However, focusing solely on their happiness can lead us astray. Sure, things like skipping bedtime to binge-watch cartoons or indulging in mountains of candy might bring temporary joy. But I’m not here to be the source of constant…
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Unveiling the Key to a Fulfilling Life: Insights from a Harvard Study
Get Pregnant Fast In our quest for a meaningful and satisfying life, many of us ponder what truly contributes to our happiness. While the common narrative often suggests that wealth, fame, career success, and social status are paramount, a profound study from Harvard reveals a different truth. For over 75 years, Harvard’s Study of Adult…
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Embracing Fabulousness in Our 40s: A Myth Debunked
Get Pregnant Fast George Bernard Shaw famously remarked that “Youth is wasted on the young.” While I won’t go as far as to say that, I can certainly relate. My late teens and 20s were filled with both exhilarating experiences and quite a few tearful nights. Although Hollywood may suggest that I’ve passed my prime,…
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From Child-Free to Caregiver: My Unexpected Journey into Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Caldwell Updated: Feb. 9, 2016 Originally Published: Sep. 20, 2015 From a distance, motherhood always piqued my curiosity. It represents a fundamental biological function for women—something our bodies are naturally designed for. However, after two decades of witnessing friends navigate pregnancy, childbirth, and child-rearing, I felt increasingly validated in my…
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Your Child’s Behavior: Is It Time for a Change?
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: September 5, 2023 Originally Published: August 9, 2016 It might be hard to hear, but if your child is acting like a brat, you may need to take a closer look at your parenting style. Yes, that includes your little one who is constantly whining and managing to get their way…
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C’mon, Share a Smile
Get Pregnant Fast A friend of mine, a seasoned media trainer, once encouraged me to practice smiling. As a marketing consultant who frequently presents and speaks publicly, I had managed to overcome my initial fears, but recently, my anxiety seemed to creep back in. After our first coaching session, she bluntly said, “You need to…
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First Baby: A Joyful Experience or a Recipe for Regret? Science Says It’s Complicated
Get Pregnant Fast Recent research has unveiled a surprising truth about parenthood: having your first baby can significantly diminish your happiness, even more so than divorce or the death of a partner. This might sound shocking, but the findings come from a comprehensive study that examined the emotional toll of becoming a parent. Researchers set…
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Why It’s Completely Fine That My Kids Skip Making Their Beds (And I Do Too)
Get Pregnant Fast “The state of your bed is the state of your head.” This phrase pops up frequently in discussions about the benefits of making your bed, claiming that it leads to greater happiness and productivity. If that’s the case, my mind must be a bit tousled and chaotic—and honestly, I’m perfectly fine with…