Tag: advocacy
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Understanding the Momnibus Act and How You Can Help
Read more Hey there, friends! Today we’re diving into something important—the Momnibus Act. It’s a legislative package in Congress that’s all about tackling the maternal mortality crisis and the various issues surrounding it. You might be wondering, how can we get involved? Well, let’s break it down together! What Exactly Is the Momnibus? The United…
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Addressing the R-Word: 22 Thoughtful Responses to Consider
Get Pregnant Fast In everyday conversations, it’s not uncommon to hear the R-word used casually and derogatorily by friends, colleagues, or even acquaintances. This can create a challenging moment, particularly if you’re not entirely comfortable with the person speaking. How do you effectively convey the harm and insensitivity of that word? In collaboration with Spread…
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Yes, My Gifted Child Faces Unique Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast I once held the title of educator. For several years, before embracing the stay-at-home mom lifestyle complete with yoga pants, I navigated the world of teaching. My days were spent in professional attire, guiding students through the intricacies of Shakespeare, understanding sentence structure, and distinguishing metaphors from similes. Once the school day…
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Child Marriage: A Hidden Crisis in America
Get Pregnant Fast Child marriage is not a distant issue relegated to foreign lands; it thrives right here in the United States, where the promise of freedom often falls short for minors. The grim reality is that many 16-year-old girls find themselves in domestic roles, changing diapers, cooking, and cleaning, often subjected to relationships with…
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The Vital Role of Healthcare Access from the Perspective of NICU Parents
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the significance of accessible healthcare, few can speak to it as profoundly as parents of NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) babies. Recent discussions around healthcare have brought to light the experiences of families facing this reality, and the stories shared are both heartbreaking and inspiring. Take, for example,…
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What Happens When Our Protective Reach Comes to an End?
Get Pregnant Fast We prioritize our children’s safety even before they arrive in this world. Our commitment begins with healthy eating, careful weight management, and taking essential vitamins, all to ensure the well-being of our baby. We attend regular checkups, undergo ultrasounds, listen to heartbeats, and monitor movements. We make sleep choices that favor our…
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What I Wish My Child with Autism Could Understand
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Lucas, As I write this letter, I know you may never read it, and that’s okay. I have so much I want to share with you, but at just 7 years old, I feel it may be overwhelming. Instead, I’ll share these thoughts with the world. If I had the ability…
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Widespread Protests for Gun Violence Prevention: A True Uprising
Get Pregnant Fast As lawmakers backed by gun lobbyists resort to their usual “thoughts and prayers” rhetoric following the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida, students like Ava Johnson are calling out their empty promises. “Politicians sitting in their opulent offices, funded by the NRA, insist that nothing could have been done to avert this…
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Every Child Deserves a Place in the Classroom: A Call to the Alabama State Board of Education
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of two children with disabilities, I find myself exhausted—not just from the daily challenges of parenting but from having to constantly justify my daughter’s right to exist and learn alongside her peers. Recently, a video surfaced from a meeting of the Alabama State Board of Education featuring board member,…
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A Charity Has Rented Trump’s Childhood Home to Support Refugees
Get Pregnant Fast In a striking initiative, a humanitarian organization has temporarily taken over Donald Trump’s childhood residence to highlight the plight of refugees. This past weekend, the aid agency Oxfam transformed the Queens, NY home into a platform for change, inviting refugees to share their stories and raise awareness about the ongoing global crisis.…