Tag: humility
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Instilling Grace and Humility in Our Kids Amidst a Chaotic World
Get Pregnant Fast Like many 10-year-old boys, my son is an avid sports enthusiast. His day revolves around sports—he tunes into the latest updates on SportsCenter in the morning, checks player stats in the afternoon, and eagerly watches games in the evening. My husband and I take pride in our children’s passion for sports, which…
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I Used to Be a Smug Know-It-All About My First Pregnancy
Get Pregnant Fast Until recently, I had a rather inflated sense of my own prowess when it came to pregnancy. About seven months ago, I found myself shaking my head at the many complaints I heard from other expectant mothers. Surely, I thought, I was just exceptionally skilled at navigating this journey, while the rest…
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Moms, It’s Time to Embrace Your Brilliance and Ditch the Self-Deprecation
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a curious phenomenon, isn’t it? Many mothers tend to minimize their accomplishments, often diminishing their own worth in front of others. “Oh, my cupcakes didn’t turn out that great,” says a mom who poured hours into perfecting them for a school event. “I’m not really doing this right,” admits a mother…
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Yes, I’m Having My Kids Share a Room
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it’s all too easy to fall into the trap of comparing our families to others and wishing we could provide more for our kids. While my family has always had enough, we choose to live modestly compared to some of our neighbors. We rent a cozy 1,000-square-foot duplex that…
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8 Ways My Son’s Autism Has Transformed Me for the Better
Get Pregnant Fast My 13-year-old son has autism, and while I’ve often expressed my frustrations with it, I’ve come to realize that autism has been a profound teacher in my life. It has shaped me into a better parent and an even better person. Here are eight lessons I’ve learned through this journey: 1. Deepened…
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Why Pope Francis Continues to Captivate the World
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, the former Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio from Argentina has seen his popularity soar. Today, around 60% of people globally hold a favorable view of him, with that figure rising to 90% among Catholics. Interestingly, in the Middle East, opinions are more divided, with equal percentages rating him positively and…