Tag: acceptance
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14 Essential Words to Keep in Mind When Building a Friendship with My Son on the Autism Spectrum
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating social media can be a double-edged sword for many of us. While I appreciate the sense of community it provides—allowing us to connect over shared concerns and victories—it also serves as a constant reminder of my son’s loneliness, both online and in the real world. Often, I find myself scrolling through…
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Embracing Our ADHD Family: Understanding, Not Exclusion
Get Pregnant Fast In our household, ADHD is a part of our everyday life. My 7-year-old son, 5-year-old daughter, and I navigate the world with this condition, which often means forgetting my oldest’s backpack. There are days when it doesn’t even make it out of the house, and other days it’s left in the car.…
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Lessons from Marrying a Man 20 Years My Senior: Embracing Open-Mindedness
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, while browsing through a lifestyle magazine, I stumbled upon an advice column addressing a reader’s concerns about her father’s new girlfriend, who is significantly younger and only slightly older than herself. This scenario struck a chord with me, as I often find myself reflecting on my own experiences in a similar…
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Ellen DeGeneres Explains Why She Won’t Invite Trump on Her Show: ‘He Represents Everything I Oppose’
Get Pregnant Fast In a striking moment on the Today show, host Ellen DeGeneres made her position clear regarding former President Donald Trump. When asked by Matt Lauer if she would consider having Trump as a guest, her response was swift and unyielding: “Um, no.” This response elicited laughter and cheers from the audience, but…
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Teacher Reads Story Featuring Transgender Child, Sparks Parental Outrage
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent incident that has garnered significant attention, a kindergarten teacher at Maplewood Academy chose to read a book with a transgender character to her class, leading to backlash from some parents. This event highlights the ongoing challenges of discussing acceptance and diversity in early childhood education. The book in question,…
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Pink Addresses Daughter’s Self-Esteem Concerns During VMA Speech
Get Pregnant Fast At the recent MTV Video Music Awards, Pink took a moment during her acceptance speech for the Video Vanguard award to share a heartfelt message with her young daughter, Mia, about self-acceptance and the true meaning of beauty. In a candid revelation, Pink recounted a recent car ride when Mia expressed her…
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Confession: My Journey from Sanctimommy to Self-Acceptance
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real for a moment: I’ve grappled with what I call Judgy Mom Syndrome. As someone who typically embraces a “to each their own” attitude, the world of parenting thrust me into an unsettling realm where I felt judged at every turn, leading me to unwittingly partake in the very culture…