Tag: parenting
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Why Dressing Your Child as Pocahontas for Halloween is Problematic
Get Pregnant Fast If your first reaction to this headline was to roll your eyes, then you are not alone. Many people dismiss the idea of cultural appropriation during holidays like Halloween, thinking, “It’s just a holiday” or “Let kids be kids.” However, this article isn’t an attack on your beloved Halloween traditions; it extends…
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For Parents of Children with Special Needs, Comparison Truly Is the Thief of Joy
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of a child with a unique genetic condition, grappling with the urge to compare my daughter to other kids has become one of my biggest challenges. This feeling, however, is not exclusive to those raising children with special needs. Many friends have confided in me about their own struggles…
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I Always Make Time to Lie Down With My Kids When They Ask (Even When It’s the Last Thing I Want to Do)
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, can you lay down with me?” As I glanced at the clock, frustration bubbled up—9:30 p.m. and the last thing I felt like doing was lying down. I was exhausted. All I wanted was to finish that show I started with my partner, whom I hadn’t seen much of lately. My…
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4 Realities of Raising Children with a Significantly Older Partner
Get Pregnant Fast When I first met Mark, he didn’t exactly fit the mold of my ideal partner for marriage and parenthood. After all, he was twenty years my senior, divorced, and already had two teenage children. Despite these factors, I was drawn to him, and we began dating, ultimately falling in love. Yet, a…
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Just Because You’re Not Getting Intimate Doesn’t Mean Your Relationship Is Over
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a teenager, I stumbled upon a magazine article that claimed women in their forties experienced the most fulfilling sexual encounters due to heightened hormones and being in their sexual prime. The writer touted statistics that suggested women in their 40s were having a phenomenal time, while those in their…
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Our Journey to ADHD Medication: A Parent’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast After months of struggling to help our daughter, Emily, with her homework—where 30 minutes of work felt like a three-hour marathon—we reached a breaking point. Her grades were slipping, and teachers frequently mentioned her difficulty focusing in class. The homework she couldn’t complete during school followed her home, and despite our best…
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Sandy Hook Parents Take Legal Action Against Alex Jones for Defamation
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold move, three parents of Sandy Hook shooting victims have filed defamation lawsuits against Alex Jones, a notorious figure known for promoting conspiracy theories and spreading falsehoods. For years, Jones has propagated the outrageous claim that the tragic 2012 shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School was staged, labeling the grieving…
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A Child’s Unfiltered Letter to Santa: A Refreshing Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast When a young child’s letter to Santa takes an unexpected turn, it often leads to laughter and reflection. In a heartfelt yet cynical message, 6-year-old Ella raises some intriguing points about the holiday season. Her take on Santa Claus prompts Nia and Max to delve into how to navigate the complexities surrounding…