Tag: parenting lessons
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Eight Key Insights I’ve Gained From My Journey as a Stay-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant Fast Being a stay-at-home mom (SAHM) has been one of the most fulfilling yet challenging roles I’ve taken on. After years of juggling multiple jobs, I thought I knew what hard work entailed. But transitioning to full-time caregiver for my children has introduced a whole new level of complexity. Here are eight invaluable…
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Navigating the Landscape of Parenting Regrets
Get Pregnant Fast As the final college acceptance letters begin to arrive, I find myself grappling with a mix of emotions. While I thought I would be fully prepared for my daughter’s departure, I’m caught in this strange limbo that feels more like an ending than a beginning. Each letter she opens sounds like the…
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The Ultimate ’80s Hair Saga: The Perm Disaster
Get Pregnant Fast From the moment I could remember, I was stuck with fine, straight black hair. I couldn’t help but envy my friends with those luscious curls. It was like a scene straight out of a beloved childhood book—think of how Ramona Quimby idolized Susan, the curly-haired girl seated in front of her at…
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6 Valuable Lessons I Learned from My Mom’s Struggles with Alcoholism
Get Pregnant Fast From an early age, I discovered a great deal about beverages. I learned that red wine is best enjoyed at room temperature, white wine is delightful when chilled, and that one can indulge in a post-dinner drink (or several) without even needing a meal. I also became acutely aware of the fine…
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Tissues Ready? Watch These Kids Make Heartwarming Choices Between Gifts for Themselves or Their Families
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine the joy on a child’s face when they are offered the toy of their dreams, only to face the heart-wrenching decision of whether to keep it for themselves or gift it to their family. This poignant moment was captured by UP Tv, showcasing children from the Metro Atlanta Youth Clubs who…
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Dear Mom,
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve been wanting to express my thoughts for quite a while now, but life has kept me busy with countless sleepless nights, endless messes, and the chaos of raising kids. You know the drill; you’ve walked this road yourself. Thank You First and foremost, thank you. Thank you for all the sacrifices…
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5 Lessons My Single Mother Instilled in Me About Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast It’s only after stepping into the shoes of motherhood myself that I can truly comprehend the incredible sacrifices my mother made while raising me. My journey as a single mom began when I was just 5, with my mother pregnant with my younger sister. Reflecting on those early years, I recall a…
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What My Mother Taught Me About Driving Friends to the Airport
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 18, 2015 Originally Published: May 9, 2015 I’m well-acquainted with airport travel times—not because I was a globe-trotting child, but because I spent countless hours shuttling friends to and from the airport. My mother was the go-to person in our circle, renowned for her willingness to drive anyone in need.…