Tag: raising daughters
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My Daughter Is Beautiful, and I’ll Tell Her So If I Want To
Menu: Parenting Get Pregnant Fast There’s something crucial we need to talk about. As a society, we seem to have collectively decided to redefine what it means to be a girl. And while this shift is undoubtedly positive—empowering young girls to see themselves as brave, strong, intelligent, and independent—it has also led to some unintended…
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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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Unlearning the Habit of Apologizing for the Sake of Our Daughters
Get Pregnant Fast My eldest daughter Mia is not yet three, and let me tell you, she’s remarkable. She unapologetically occupies her space, regardless of any temporary disturbances she may cause, like letting out a little gas in public. No big deal! But the other day, something concerning happened: “I’m sorry, I’m sorry, I’m sorry,”…
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The Conversation I Didn’t Anticipate
Get Pregnant Fast It was one of those rare nights where everything went smoothly, which is a true feat when you have three daughters. Dinner was a breeze—no arguments over the food I prepared, no battles over who got to share their day first, and no prolonged bedtime antics that usually leave me exasperated. I…
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Embracing My Daughter’s Love for Princesses
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter recently celebrated her third birthday, an avalanche of pink and princess-themed gifts flooded in, and her delight was undeniable. She adores all things princess, from dress-up to tiaras, reveling in a world that many consider traditionally girly. I shared a photo of her twirling in a fluffy tulle dress,…
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Garth Brooks’ Parenting Insights: What We Can Learn from a Country Legend
Get Pregnant Fast If Jenny McCarthy can pen extensive tomes on parenting, then surely Garth Brooks—the iconic figure of country music—can offer advice on raising daughters. After taking a significant hiatus from his career to focus on his family, Brooks is now stepping back into the limelight as his youngest child turns 18. With his…