Category: Pregnancy
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Elf on the Shelf Cheat Sheets: Because Who Has Time for This?
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re a parent with an Elf on the Shelf in your home, you’re likely all too familiar with the struggle of coming up with fresh ideas for your little felt friend throughout December. Let’s be honest: the joy of playing with a doll fades pretty fast in adulthood. But once you…
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Have an Honest Conversation with Your Kids About STDs
Get Pregnant Fast Twenty-five years ago, the world was shocked when basketball legend Chris Peterson announced he had tested positive for HIV. At that time, there was no cure for HIV, and the stigma surrounding the virus was profound. Peterson was the first prominent figure to bring attention to HIV, elevating discussions around safe sex…
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School District Revamps Dress Code to Embrace Gender Neutrality
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant move towards modernity, a California school district has reformed its dress code to eliminate outdated gender-specific stipulations, thanks to fervent student activism. Dress codes have long been a contentious issue, frequently criticized for perpetuating misogynistic standards that disproportionately affect female students. With a focus on minimizing distractions in the…
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Navigating Motherhood with Multiple Sclerosis: My Experience
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s dive into the realities of living with multiple sclerosis (MS) as a mother, exploring fatigue, family dynamics, self-care, and yes, the infamous spoon theory. Fatigue is one of the most prevalent symptoms of multiple sclerosis, as highlighted by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. It can severely disrupt daily functioning at home…
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Mom’s Emotional Appeal About Standardized Testing Goes Viral
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, the landscape of public education has shifted dramatically. Gone are the days filled with enriching field trips, extended lesson plans, and leisurely study periods. Instead, students are now inundated with a relentless barrage of tests. This has led to heightened stress levels for students, teachers, and parents alike. Among…
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A 12-Year-Old Girl Involved in a School Shooting with a Semiautomatic Weapon
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident that has shaken the community, a middle school student was involved in a shooting at Sal Castro Middle School in Los Angeles yesterday morning. The shooter, only 12 years old, accidentally discharged a semiautomatic handgun, injuring two classmates. While initial assumptions leaned towards this being a targeted attack,…
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Pregnant Meteorologist Responds to Criticism Over Wardrobe Choices
Get Pregnant Fast In a powerful display of self-advocacy, expectant meteorologist Sarah Jensen recently addressed a viewer’s harsh comments regarding her choice of maternity attire. At eight months pregnant, Jensen was delivering the daily weather forecast when she received a tweet from a disgruntled viewer who deemed her skin-tight maternity outfit “disgusting.” Unperturbed by the…
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Our Kids Are Discussing LGBTQ Equality, and That’s Encouraging
Get Pregnant Fast My 7-year-old son is already engaging in conversations about marriage equality during his morning bus ride. Surrounded by peers who insist that men shouldn’t marry men and women shouldn’t marry women, he boldly counters, asking, “If two people love each other, why can’t they get married?” When my son first shared that…
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How to Create a Nostalgic Throwback Holiday Celebration
Get Pregnant Fast As I browsed through countless Thanksgiving recipes on various platforms, I couldn’t help but reminisce about the simpler holidays of my childhood. Back then, the holiday festivities were less complicated, devoid of the noise from social media, Pinterest boards, and elaborate DIY projects that often promised “easy” meals with an absurd number…