Tag: gender roles
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The Mental Load of Motherhood: An Ever-Present Burden
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother, I often find myself carrying an invisible weight that seems to follow me everywhere. This past weekend, I attended a work retreat, leaving my husband to manage our busy household and our three children for two and a half days. Despite his ability to handle things, the reality is…
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Modern Mom Transforms Outdated, Sexist Homework Assignment
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating the world of homework with your children can be a mix of joy and frustration. High-fives often accompany correct answers, while confusion can lead to tears from both kids and parents alike. Recently, one mother was taken aback by her six-year-old daughter’s language arts assignment—not due to its complexity, but because…
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Navigating Dreams: When Your Daughter Aspires to be a Princess While You Envision an Astrophysicist
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, many parents grapple with the challenge of balancing their aspirations for their children with their kids’ own desires. Take, for instance, a father named Mark who is raising his daughter, Sophie, to be a strong, independent woman. Mark, a self-proclaimed feminist, is deeply aware of the societal pressures that…
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13-Year-Old’s Short Film Sheds Light on Gender Stereotypes
Get Pregnant Fast In an impressive display of creativity, a 13-year-old filmmaker named Mia Thompson has caught the attention of over 1.6 million viewers on YouTube with her thought-provoking short film, “Stereo.” Released on May 28, this insightful project was crafted for a class assignment at the Cinematic Arts Academy at Milliken Middle School in…
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Dads Can Handle It All When Moms Are Away
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: August 7, 2023 Originally Published: August 4, 2023 Every mother can relate to the chaos that ensues before a family vacation. It’s a whirlwind of laundry, errands, pet care arrangements, and planning for every conceivable scenario to keep the kids entertained (and safe) on the journey. The packing, cleaning, and list-making…
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Husbands: Housework Isn’t a ‘Favor’—It’s Your Responsibility
LifestyleYou’re Not Doing Something for Your Partner; You’re Just Doing Your Part
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12 Ways Dads Earn ‘Extra Credit’ for Everyday Tasks Moms Handle Without Acknowledgment
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it, dads can be pretty amazing. They can have a unique parenting philosophy and even know how to turn a frown into laughter with a simple tickle. But as a mom, it’s hard not to notice how much credit dads receive for doing the most basic parenting tasks. It’s as…
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Moms Outperform Dads: A Modern Perspective on Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sophie Martinez Updated: Aug. 17, 2019 Originally Published: Feb. 27, 2018 “I feel like I’m a superhero.” That simple statement sparked a spirited debate during a family barbecue. My husband, David, turned to me with wide eyes, exclaiming, “Are you implying that I do nothing?!” That was certainly not my intention.…
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It’s Time to Embrace a New Era of Fairy Tales
Get Pregnant Fast July 30, 2023 If there’s a 12-step program that young girls aged 3 to 7 truly need, it might just be “Princesses Anonymous.” “Hi, I’m Mia. I’m 5, and I think Cinderella is super pretty!” “I’m Emma, and I wish the Beast would keep me in his castle!” “I’m Ava, and I…