Tag: family support
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Common Toddler Fears: Doctors, Loud Noises, Dogs, and More
Read more As your little one develops, their worries can shift dramatically. From nighttime anxieties to fears of medical visits, here are some typical toddler fears and how you can help them navigate these feelings. Fear of Loud Noises Is your toddler suddenly frightened by unexpected sounds? You’re not alone in this! Why It Happens…
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I Have a Transgender Child, And I Will Share Our Story Until the Hate Ends
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, the journey of raising a transgender child is both challenging and rewarding. My partner, Alex, and I were overjoyed when we welcomed twins into our family, believing we were adding two boys based on our ultrasound results. We even informed our eldest daughter, Emma, that she would soon have…
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Church Denies 9-Year-Old Girl the Right to Wear a Suit for Her First Communion
Get Pregnant Fast In a disheartening incident that highlights the ongoing challenges of gender non-conformity, a young girl from Indiana, named Jamie, was barred by her church from participating in her first communion because she preferred to wear a suit instead of a traditional dress. This situation raises significant concerns about societal expectations and the…
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Understanding Life with PANDAS: A Parent’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast By: Lydia Thompson Updated: Dec. 22, 2020 Originally Published: Jan. 6, 2018 The journey began when my son was just four years old. Gifted with intelligence and eloquence, he awoke one Monday morning and was suddenly unable to speak. Alarmed, I watched as he struggled to form words, stuttering, “Wh—y-y-y Ca-n-n-t I…
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Pacifier Weaning: Navigating the Transition
Read more As your little one grows, you might be noticing that they’ve formed a rather strong bond with their pacifier. This comforting tool has likely been a lifesaver through many tears and restless moments. However, as they transition into toddlerhood, it may be time to consider when and how to wean them off. Why…
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Our Daughter’s Battle with Cancer: What Supported Us Through the Unthinkable
Get Pregnant Fast Our daughter, Emma, should have celebrated her 17th birthday this year, but we tragically lost her to cancer when she was just shy of her fourth birthday. In the midst of this heartbreaking ordeal, we experienced a stroke of good fortune: living in London at the time permitted Emma to receive her…
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My Son’s Journey: A Transformation Like a Butterfly
Get Pregnant Fast After navigating years of challenges and uncertainties, our seven-year-old son, Leo, has undergone a remarkable transformation. He is now thriving and full of joy, and it seems to have happened almost overnight. During his first-grade year, he has achieved straight A’s, developed his reading skills, made new friends, and shown a strong…