Tag: learning from failure
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Winning at Parenting: Insights from NFL Quarterback Matt Richards
Get Pregnant Fast Whenever I find myself chatting with a father of teenage daughters who shares a strong bond with them, I can’t help but ask for their secrets. I’m always on the lookout for wisdom because I know I’m still on my journey as a dad (and as a person). Conversations with experienced fathers…
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Embrace Failure: A Parenting Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, failure. Just the sound of it can make you cringe. As someone who has battled with perfectionism, I’ve never been a fan of this word. I vividly remember a time in third grade when I dramatically pretended to run away from home after getting a C on a test. My parents…
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Why I Won’t Shield My Kids from Their Failures
Get Pregnant Fast As I stood next to my friend at the park one Tuesday, I couldn’t help but reflect on the parenting choices we make. She was sharing her latest challenges with her son’s potty-training and preschool drop-off routines when we noticed a mom frantically chasing her 5-year-old around the playground. This child was…