Tag: empathy
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Dear Exhausted Mom: You’re Not Alone; We’ve All Been There
Get Pregnant Fast I hear your struggle even before I see you. The sound of high-pitched little voices fills the air as I stand in the produce aisle, contemplating whether to choose heirloom, Roma, or cherry tomatoes. When I finally look up, I spot you navigating your overflowing green cart, your baby bump nudging the…
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Teaching Kindness Over Hate: A Parental Responsibility
Get Pregnant Fast When I was in fifth grade, I initiated a club near the swing set. Each recess, we performed cheerleading routines, and for a brief 15 minutes between snack time and lunch, we were the vibrant Cat’s Pajamas. Our club quickly gained popularity, leading us to hold tryouts since our space was becoming…
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The Reality of Raising a Highly Sensitive Child
Get Pregnant Fast It was just days before my daughter’s second birthday when I stumbled upon the term “highly sensitive.” At the time, I didn’t grasp its true meaning and dismissed it as yet another trend invented by overly cautious parents seeking to label their emotional children in a way that made them sound more…
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I Used to Be a Judgmental Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Confession: I used to be a critical parent. I thought I had all the answers when it came to raising kids. I even judged my own mother for her choice to switch to formula after a grueling month of breastfeeding struggles. I criticized other moms from the 1980s for using soy formula,…
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Trump’s Controversial Remarks to Pregnant Soldier’s Widow Spark Outrage
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent incident, President Trump found himself in hot water after a phone call with the widow of a fallen soldier. The widow, Sarah Thompson, is pregnant and grieving the loss of her husband, Sergeant Mark Thompson, who tragically lost his life during a military operation in Niger earlier this month.…
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The Stark Reality of Parenting: A Starbucks Encounter
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always held the belief that empathy and kindness are the cornerstones of a thriving society. Every major faith teaches some form of the Golden Rule, and as a parent, I find myself more committed to this principle than ever. I yearn for my children to grow up in a world where…