Tag: lessons learned
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11 Hard-Earned Parenting Lessons I Discovered Along the Way
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a kid, I was notorious for testing boundaries. My mom repeatedly warned me against swinging on the shower curtain rod, but my adventurous spirit led me to ignore her wise counsel. After countless attempts to see if I could defy gravity, I ended up sprawled on the bathroom floor,…
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You’re Right, Kids, I’m Not Perfect
Get Pregnant Fast Is there something that happens to 12-year-old boys when they transition to middle school? Do they suddenly lose all sense of organization? Because I’m on the brink of losing my mind. My eldest son has somehow misplaced hundreds of dollars worth of items in just two days. First, it was his brand…
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10 Parenting Choices I’d Rethink
Get Pregnant Fast As my neighborhood welcomes a wave of enthusiastic new parents, I find myself reflecting on my own parenting journey. With my kids now in elementary and middle school, there are definitely some triumphs and plenty of blunders I could have avoided. Here are ten things I’d approach differently if I had a…
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Reflections on My Parenting Journey: Lessons Learned Along the Way
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting doesn’t come with a manual or a guaranteed formula for success. Over the past 25 years, we’ve largely relied on trial and error, improvising our way through the complexities of raising children. Just this week, our firstborn transitioned into a new role as a husband, marrying the lovely girl from down…
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5 Parenting “Rules” I Learned to Challenge from My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast As I reflect on my own upbringing, it becomes clear that the traditional parenting norms imparted by my mother were anything but dull. My parents, with their intricate layers of personality, have significantly shaped who I am today and how I choose to raise my own children. With Mother’s Day just around…
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Let Them Eat Paper Towels: A Parenting Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to our firstborn, we tend to bubble-wrap them—figuratively speaking, of course. Although, if we were to literally bubble-wrap them, it would quickly turn into a choking hazard. But let’s be honest, popping bubble wrap is just too much fun to resist, isn’t it? Now, about that first child. That…
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Essential Life Lessons I Overlooked Before My Daughter Headed to College
Get Pregnant Fast As the summer dwindled and the countdown to my daughter’s college departure began, I found myself immersed in a flurry of preparation. I crafted shopping lists, packing lists, registration forms, and move-in checklists. If you’re feeling lost in this whirlwind, a quick online search reveals countless resources. I approached these guides with…
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8 Expensive Purchases I Wish I Hadn’t Made
Get Pregnant Fast As someone who prides herself on being frugal, when I do decide to splurge, I want it to be an unforgettable experience. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Here are eight costly indulgences I’ve come to regret. 1. My 40th Birthday Dinner Approx. Cost: $800 (discounted from $1,400) Let’s start with the…
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10 Parenting Choices I Would Rethink
Get Pregnant Fast As my neighborhood evolves, I find myself surrounded by enthusiastic new parents navigating the joys of childhood. Their little ones, dressed in the latest trends, often seem like they could use a bit of guidance—whether they ask for it or not. With my own kids now in elementary and middle school, I’ve…
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Everything I Learned About Parenting from ‘The Brady Bunch’
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent revisiting the classic sitcom “The Brady Bunch” with my own kids, I’ve come to appreciate the timeless lessons it offers. Here are some parenting insights I’ve gathered from this iconic family that I aim to incorporate into my own approach. Conflict Resolution Strategies Hold a Family Meeting: Gather everyone…