Tag: self-reliance
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What I Learned from My Mother About Self-Reliance
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to life lessons, my mother has imparted a wealth of wisdom as the eldest child in our family. One principle stands out above the rest: If there’s a job that needs doing, take it upon yourself to tackle it. I remember vividly the time she replaced a toilet using…
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Why Trusting My Children Demands Trusting Myself
Menu Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jane Fairweather Updated: Jan. 14, 2016 Originally Published: June 19, 2015 Last summer, as my daughter Lucy neared her tenth birthday, my parents spent considerable time with my kids, leading to enlightening conversations. My father, especially, shared his insights on Lucy and her younger brother, Ben. One evening, after…