Tag: parenting
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America 2017: The Disturbing Reality of an Interactive Slave Simulation Game in Phoenix Schools
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, the challenges faced by the Black community seem never-ending, and now we’re confronted with an alarming trend undermining the gravity of our history. Enter a “choose your own adventure”-style computer game that allows students to engage in the harrowing experience of being a young enslaved person. Yes, you read…
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Why I Can’t Share My Babysitter’s Contact Information (And Here’s Why)
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, finding a reliable babysitter can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Just the other day, I received a frantic group text that read, “Does anyone have a great babysitter they can recommend? Available last minute?” Within moments, the responses flooded in—filled with “nope!”s, “good…
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The Divorce Papers Were Prepared, Yet We Chose to Remain Together
Get Pregnant Fast Sometimes, it’s the way Mark looks at me when he’s frustrated. It’s the feeling I get when I sense he’s being overly critical about my perceived flaws. Occasionally, it’s just the things he says—and the way he says them—that drives me up the wall. He has a knack for stressing me out…
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8-Year-Old Celebrates with a Dreamy ‘Hamilton’ Birthday Bash
Get Pregnant Fast Themed birthday celebrations have taken center stage in recent years. From colorful Mickey Mouse cupcakes to superhero-themed goody bags, it seems there’s no limit to the creativity on display—at least according to Pinterest. In today’s world, parents are expected to go above and beyond with their party planning, lest they risk losing…
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Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel’s Epic ‘Toy Story’ Costume
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to Halloween, there are those who revel in the festivities, and then there are those who, well, don’t. The Timberlake-Biel crew definitely falls into the former category. Last year, this charming family embraced the spirit of the season by dressing up as characters from Timberlake’s animated film, Trolls. However,…
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Understanding the Essence of Maternal Love
Get Pregnant Fast In the heart of a home, a young woman stands in the kitchen, her hair unkempt and eyes filled with uncertainty. She shifts uneasily, caught in a moment of grief and confusion. Just the night before, her brother succumbed to an overdose. Her mother, a dear friend of mine, has drawn me…
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Why I Allow My Children to Use Profanity at Home: A Hypocrite-Free Approach to Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent and writer, I pride myself on having a diverse vocabulary. I encourage my children to express themselves with a wide range of words; from their toddler years, they’ve been able to articulate that something is “scrumptious” or “delectable” just as easily as saying “It’s yummy.” A robust vocabulary is…