Tag: writing
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Owning Up to Parenting Mistakes: Why Agreeing with Our Kids Matters
Parenting is a journey of learning, not just for our children—but for us too. In a role where we’re expected to guide, nurture, and protect, it’s easy to believe we must always get it right. But the truth is, we don’t. And one of the most powerful things we can do as parents is to…
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Why I Forget the Basic Things
Yesterday, something happened that left me feeling a little shaken—and honestly, a bit disappointed in myself. We were driving back from a family function, and I was behind the wheel while my baby cried nonstop for the 10-minute ride home. Even though other relatives in the car were trying to soothe her, all I could…
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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 