Tag: friendship
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Young Boy Saves Choking Friend Thanks to Life-Saving Lesson from His Father
Get Pregnant Fast In a heart-stopping moment that exemplifies the importance of quick thinking and training, an 11-year-old boy named Ethan Parker sprang into action to save his friend, Mia Thompson, who was choking during class. The incident unfolded in their science classroom when Mia began to struggle on a lollipop, signaling her distress by…
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To Those Who Vanished When I Became a Parent
Get Pregnant Fast It’s taken a considerable amount of reflection and professional guidance to reach where I am today. Everyone told me that parenting doesn’t come with a manual, and they were right. Yet here I am, three years into this journey, and I’ve come to realize that raising kids isn’t as complicated as it…
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Parents, It’s Crucial to Discuss Mental Illness with Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, our society has made significant strides in accepting children with special needs, which is commendable. However, there’s still a considerable gap in understanding the challenges faced by kids dealing with common mental health issues. These struggles often remain invisible and poorly comprehended by many. Your neurotypical children may have…
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Navigating Grief: What to Do (and Not Do) When a Friend’s Baby Passes Away
Get Pregnant Fast Trigger Warning: Child Loss Today, I received a call from my younger brother asking for advice on how to support a colleague whose friend’s infant tragically passed away. Seven months ago, I experienced a similar loss when my daughter, Lily, was born full-term but only lived for a brief 32 hours. We…
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I May Not Have Sisters, But I’ve Found My Closest Friends
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve never had a sister. It’s always been a longing of mine, but what I found in the past few years is much more rewarding. I’ve discovered an incredible group of women who have become my chosen family, many of whom I didn’t meet until adulthood. But honestly, life tends to get…
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The Importance of “You Matter”: Reflections on a Friend Lost to Suicide
Get Pregnant Fast September is recognized as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. I must confess, I never fully understood the significance of dedicating a month to this cause until it struck me personally. This realization dawned upon me on January 18, 2016, the day my dear friend, Jenna, took her own life. It’s essential to clarify…
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Understanding Love Languages: Enhance Your Connections with Others
Strengthen Your Relationships by Learning the 5 Love Languages Discover How to Effectively Communicate with Your Partner and Friends Get Pregnant Fast Your loved ones will appreciate your efforts. By Jordan Mitchell Updated: May 7, 2022 Originally Published: Oct. 25, 2017 Love languages play a crucial role in all types of relationships, whether platonic or…
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Temporary Tattoos Featuring Your BFF’s Face: Because You’re Extra Like That
Get Pregnant Fast These BFF temporary tattoos are a must-have! Remember those “best friends” necklaces we all had during our childhood? Well, we’ve grown up (unfortunately), and while the days of wearing matching pendants are behind us, there are now much cooler ways to showcase our friendship loyalty. Enter: temporary tattoos featuring the faces of…
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I Was Ghosted by My Best Friend: A Reflection on Friendship’s Fluid Nature
Get Pregnant Fast “She doesn’t want to be my friend anymore.” We’ve all been there at some point. As a mother of young children, I’ve heard my own kids express this sentiment more than once. The reality of relational aggression among kids is real and often surfaces much earlier than we anticipate. It’s forced me…