Tag: resilience
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5 Ways Divorce Enhanced My Parenting Journey
Get Pregnant Fast I never envisioned myself as a divorced mother of three. The dissolution of my marriage was a heart-wrenching experience for me, my former spouse, and our children. Like many families confronting such a significant upheaval, we spent the initial year grappling with the changes and mourning what we had lost. Fast forward…
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The Importance of Nurturing a Growth Mindset in Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast In the realm of education, the concept of a growth mindset, popularized by Carol S. Dweck in her influential book, Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, has gained significant traction. The core idea revolves around the transformation from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, fundamentally altering how we perceive learning, challenges,…
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Hey Mama, Never Forget How Incredible You Are
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, wonderful mama! How’s your day treating you? Have you managed to steal a moment for yourself? Did you get a chance to shower or grab a bite to eat? I see you, juggling it all. As you navigate through mountains of laundry, stacks of bills, sticky spills, and crumbs, take…
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Why It’s Essential for Your Kids to Witness Your Struggles
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s educational landscape, the concept of grit is gaining significant attention. This term emphasizes the importance of persistence and effort over innate intelligence or talent. While much of the conversation surrounding grit focuses on school-aged children, we often overlook the impact it can have on our youngest ones—babies and toddlers. At…
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The Realities of Parenting a Child with Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast When I embarked on the journey of motherhood, I envisioned a life filled with joyful moments: trips to the pumpkin patch, photos with Santa, and teaching my child to walk and talk. Instead, I found myself grappling with a terminal diagnosis and entering the most challenging yet rewarding chapter of my life.…
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Finding Strength: My Journey as a Survivor of Domestic Violence
Get Pregnant Fast You may wonder why our life differs from that of your friends, or why financial stability has eluded us, leaving you with missed opportunities and memories of the turbulent times we endured. The echoes of your father’s abuse and our struggles with homelessness linger, making it hard to fathom why I chose…
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94-Year-Old Man Constructs Community Pool to Combat Loneliness After Losing His Wife
Get Pregnant Fast In a touching display of resilience and kindness, 94-year-old Harold Thompson decided to fill the void left by the passing of his beloved wife, Helen, who succumbed to cancer just days shy of their 67th wedding anniversary. Following her death in April, Harold found the silence in his home unbearable. “You can’t…
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Mom Launches Clothing Line for Her Daughter and Other Children with Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast Inspiring others to take action, this mother-daughter duo has a powerful story to share. After facing years of infertility, Sarah Mitchell and her partner, Mark, learned that their baby might be born with a serious medical condition just months into the pregnancy. The doctors were unable to provide a clear prognosis for…
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I Struggle with Allowing My Kids to Face Challenges, Yet I Recognize They Need Space to Grow
Get Pregnant Fast As I prepare breakfast in the kitchen, I hear my little one, Tommy, wailing in frustration over his building blocks. He’s determined to recreate the deer his dad showed him last night, yet no matter how hard he tries, he can’t seem to get it right. The frustration builds, and soon enough,…
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Living with Multiple Sclerosis: A Letter to My Unborn Child
Lifestyle Get Pregnant Fast One evening, while I was out for a stroll with your older brother in his stroller, your dad offered to take over the push. But a wave of uncertainty washed over me; I hesitated, fearing I might not be able to stand if I let go. After a series of tests…