Tag: storytelling
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Our Parents Never Felt Guilt About the Santa Story—And Neither Should We
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to keeping the magic of Santa alive, if you think there’s a way to do it without feeling like a total fraud, it’s time to rethink your strategy. The truth is, you’re going to find yourself wrapped up in a web of holiday tales—and that’s perfectly fine. Trust me,…
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The Club of Lost Mothers: A Reflection on Parental Absence in Stories
Get Pregnant Fast Note: Jamie Rivers, a writer and advocate for parental awareness, has faced the challenges of ALS since her diagnosis in 2012. In honor of her journey, contributions can be made at speed4jamie.com. Recently, while browsing at the grocery store, I stumbled upon a thought-provoking article in The Atlantic titled “Why are all…
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The Link Between Family Dinnertime Conversations and Reading Skills
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always found a delightful connection between food and reading. Perhaps it’s because I enjoy indulging in a good book while savoring a meal, whether it’s balancing a novel on a napkin holder at a café or flipping through pages while enjoying pasta at the kitchen table. I’ve even attempted to recreate…
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The Most Valuable Lesson My Father Shared with Me
Get Pregnant Fast This is what I recall: My father would wake up before dawn and take the train from our quiet suburb to the bustling heart of downtown Chicago. He spent his days in a towering office building on Jackson Boulevard—an imposing structure I visited only once, during a special Saturday outing when he…
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The Top 10 Lessons I Gained from Working with a Television Legend
Get Pregnant Fast Reflecting on my time spent working for a legendary late-night host brings back a whirlwind of memories. When my boss decided to leave his network amidst a media frenzy, it felt like the world was watching. I was just an inexperienced intern from a small town, but I found myself at the…
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JC Penney’s Empowering New Ad Campaign Celebrates Women’s Stories
Get Pregnant Fast In its latest campaign, JC Penney is sending a powerful message to women everywhere: you don’t need to shrink or disappear to fit in. The #HereIAm initiative encourages women to proudly share their narratives, showcasing the beauty of body positivity. The ad opens with a striking remark from Laura King, author of…
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How to Deliver a Memorable Speech
Get Pregnant Fast In just a matter of hours, a prominent figure will stand before an audience to deliver a pivotal speech—facing an opposing Congress and a skeptical public. The question remains: can they transform the narrative from one of doubt to one of renewed hope? The truth is, the elements of an outstanding speech…
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To My Son: Heroes Are Real
Get Pregnant Fast My Dearest Child, Yesterday, when you returned home in tears after hearing a distressing rumor on the bus, my instinct was to assure you that the sixth-grader was merely a bully trying to frighten you. I wanted to tell you that there was no villain lurking in schools, no one who would…
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Five Reasons We Can’t Help But Complain
Get Pregnant Fast Tomorrow, when someone asks me about my recent visit to my brother’s place in Seattle, where I got to meet his adorable one-year-old daughter, I’ll probably respond, “Oh my gosh, what a disaster!” Instead of sharing the joy of cuddling my niece and reconnecting with family, I’ll dive into tales of airport…