Tag: kindness
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I Stand Firm Against “Toughening Up” My Children for the Real World
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks ago, my son, Noah, went on an exciting field trip to the state museum. When I arrived for pickup, his teacher approached me to share a heartwarming story. During the trip, the children were given stone shards to carve into arrowheads. Noah ended up with a particularly large piece,…
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Mom Shares Essential Message as Her Teen Son with Autism Begins High School
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartfelt Facebook post, a mother from Missouri, Emily Carter, opened up about her son, Jake, who is starting high school this year. While many parents experience the usual nerves that come with their child’s transition to high school, Emily’s apprehensions were heightened due to Jake’s autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Determined…
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Mom Silences Grammar Critics with a Touching Reflection on Intelligence
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where online debates often devolve into grammar policing, one mother’s heartfelt message serves as a reminder of the complexities behind the words we type. While many take pride in correcting others’ grammar—“You mean ‘you’re,’ not ‘your’!”—it’s crucial to consider the personal battles that may lie beneath those errors. Author…
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Why Telling Someone to ‘Eat a Cheeseburger’ Is Also Body-Shaming: Let’s Put an End to It
Get Pregnant Fast In my family, my children inherit their father’s tall and slender physique. He has always grappled with the challenge of trying to gain weight, lifting weights, adjusting his diet, and even consuming weight-gainer shakes. Throughout his life, he has felt self-conscious about his thin frame. Sadly, I notice my kids might face…
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A Ray of Hope in Parenting Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast In a society often overshadowed by negativity and misunderstanding, one brief email provided a ray of hope for a concerned mother. As a parent, I understand the weight of worry that comes with raising a child who faces challenges. My daughter, Lily, was born prematurely and has since faced a series of…
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Yes, I Encourage My Children to Share, and Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s parenting landscape, the concept of sharing has come under scrutiny. Every few months, I come across a parent openly denouncing the idea of sharing, proclaiming that it’s “weird” and discussing the significance of teaching boundaries. While the internet often rallies behind these “anti-sharing” sentiments with enthusiastic reactions, I find myself…
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I Will Not Be the Old Lady Who Says, ‘It Goes So Fast’
Get Pregnant Fast The thought of wearing “granny panties” both brings a sense of comfort and a tinge of anxiety about growing older. It’s a perfect metaphor for how I feel about aging—it’s a blend of excitement and dread. You might think there is nothing thrilling about getting older, but have you spent time with…
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This Man’s Love for Parades Inspired a Heartwarming 21st Birthday Celebration
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to making our children happy, parents often go above and beyond. This was undoubtedly the case for one dedicated mother who sought her community’s support to create an unforgettable celebration for her son’s 21st birthday. Jessica Malone understood precisely what her son, Ethan, would cherish the most: a spectacular…