Tag: work ethic
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Why Clean Floors Don’t Define Good Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my sister’s partner gifted me a quirky sign that read, “Good moms have sticky floors, dirty ovens, and happy children.” Naturally, I couldn’t resist making a quip about how my floors are anything but sticky and my oven is spotless. He struggled to recover from the unintended implication, stumbling over his…
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Mila Kunis Prioritizes Raising Grateful Kids, and We Admire Her Even More
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where celebrity children often seem to live in a bubble of privilege, Mila Kunis stands out with her down-to-earth approach to parenting. Despite her and husband Jack’s impressive wealth, Kunis is determined to instill a strong work ethic in her children. During a recent appearance on an Australian podcast,…
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How Parents Shape Their Child’s Work Ethic
Get Pregnant Fast As my children grow, they are exposed to two distinct role models in the realm of work—one who exemplifies diligence and another who represents a more relaxed approach. My partner, Jason, is the epitome of hard work, often to the point of overexertion. At one time, he had accumulated ten years’ worth…
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Confessions of a Reformed Procrastinator: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Dec. 20, 2015 | Originally Published: May 1, 2015 There’s a certain frustration that comes with hearing the words, “Just do it right.” I remember vividly how I’d half-heartedly sweep a few crumbs, but mostly just leave the mess behind, eager to return to my favorite show. My dad had to…
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From Chores to Homework: No Half-Hearted Efforts Allowed
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s imagine a scenario where your child is eager to play outside with friends, but first, they need to tackle their chore of washing the dishes. They rush through it, and when you check, there are still remnants of food stuck on several plates. You have two choices: finish the task yourself,…
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Writer Calls Yoga Pants ‘An Attack on Decorum’
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jessica Monroe Updated: Feb. 12, 2017 Originally Published: Dec. 19, 2016 Let’s get one thing straight: you can achieve success while rocking yoga pants. Seriously, trust us on this one. A common argument against yoga pants is that they make women so comfortable that we lose our drive and become content…
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Let’s Set the Record Straight: Teachers Are Not Lazy
Get Pregnant Fast Dear gentlemen I overheard discussing “lazy teachers”: I listened in silence as you spoke to those around you about “those lazy teachers.” My frustration boiled as I heard you follow it up with the classic line, “It must be nice to only work nine months out of the year.” Seriously, why is…
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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…
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A Message to My Future Teenagers: Embrace the Value of Work
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepare for the thrilling journey of parenthood, I’ve decided that there’s one essential lesson I want my children to learn: they need to get summer jobs as teenagers. My kids are still quite young—just 7 and 4 years old—so their summers right now are filled with fun activities like cartwheeling,…
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What You Know For Certain If You Grew Up in Wisconsin
Get Pregnant Fast I may have started my journey in Canada and spent time in Illinois, but the heart of my upbringing beats strongly in Wisconsin, where I absorbed life lessons that shaped who I am today. Quit the Complaining Midwesterners are often praised for their kindness, but let’s not forget our resilience. When “Sconnie”…