Tag: fiction
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Not All Missing Looks the Same
When my husband moved to Australia for work, one of the things that surprised me most was this: our kids don’t really talk to him on the phone. No long conversations.No dramatic “I miss you” moments.No excitement to sit and chat for hours. At first, it felt unsettling. Isn’t that how children are supposed to…
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The Benefits of Having Two Kids
Okay, don’t come at me — I know every family has its own rhythm, and having one child or three or none is completely personal. But now that I have two, I genuinely feel that more can be better… as long as the parents are mentally and physically able to manage it. For me, the…
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Preschool as a First-Time Mom: A Week of Tears, Growth, and Letting Go
I thought I was ready.We had talked about school for weeks, packed her bag together, and practiced our goodbye routine. My toddler was excited—until the first day came. She cried.Clung to me.Refused to go in. And suddenly, my heart felt like it was breaking. The First Week: Sitting Just Outside Those first few days were…
Mom On The Rise 