Tag: family support
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When Tragedy Strikes, Parents Deserve Compassion, Not Judgment
Get Pregnant Fast We all have our fears—some of us dread spiders, while others may be terrified of the dark. During my time teaching high school English, I encountered students who were paralyzed by the mere thought of public speaking. Fear is an inherent part of life, and it often shifts dramatically when we become…
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Not Everyone Can Be a Foster Parent, But Everyone Can Contribute to Supporting Foster Children
Get Pregnant Fast Currently, over 400,000 children are in the foster care system, with nearly half residing with non-relative foster families. While some may find their forever homes through adoption, others might reunite with their biological parents, and some may spend their entire childhoods in foster care. These children come from diverse backgrounds, ages, and…
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A Heartfelt Thank You to the Older Kids
Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Parker Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 You didn’t choose this role, did you? Being the eldest sibling came with responsibilities you probably never anticipated. If you had envisioned it, you might not have fully grasped what it meant to be the “big kid.” Real babies and toddlers can’t be compared to…
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The Simplest Ways to Donate Diapers to Hurricane Harvey Survivors
Get Pregnant Fast Hurricane Harvey has left many Texas families grappling with immense challenges, particularly those with young children. As these parents navigate the aftermath of the disaster, they face the pressing need for essential supplies, like diapers. Fortunately, the Texas Diaper Bank is stepping in to assist, and there are straightforward ways you can…
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Mom Shares Her Honest Experience with ADHD in Viral Post About Parenting Challenges
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid Facebook post that has resonated with many, a busy mom recently opened up about her experience managing her daughter’s ADHD during a grocery store visit. The post highlights the sharp contrast between judgment and empathy that parents often face in public settings. Jessica Thompson, a mother whose daughter frequently…
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I Lost My Mother to Suicide, and Her Absence Haunts Me Daily
Get Pregnant Fast September 25 is a profoundly emotional day for me. It marks my amazing husband’s birthday, and three years ago, while just seven weeks pregnant, we found ourselves in a clinic in Tokyo, overwhelmed with joy as we heard the precious sound of our baby’s heartbeat for the first time. That day was…
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To Those Who Don’t Grasp Why My Son Is A Picky Eater
Get Pregnant Fast To anyone who overlooks my son’s sensory challenges: Yes, he’s a selective eater. Yes, his dietary choices might seem limited. Yes, he recognizes that Cinnamon Toast Crunch isn’t a food group. And yes, even when he’s hungry, he won’t touch your (insert anything here that isn’t Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Vanilla Oreos, Velveeta…
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An 11-Year-Old’s Heartfelt Lemonade Stand to Fund Her Mom’s Transplant Surgery
Get Pregnant Fast Lemonade stands are a classic summer tradition for children, offering them a chance to engage in entrepreneurship while enjoying the warm weather. However, for one young girl from Las Cruces, New Mexico, her lemonade venture serves a far more significant purpose. Eleven-year-old Mia Thompson is raising funds to assist her mother in…
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It’s Time to Support Working Parents
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner and I welcomed our first child into the world, he managed to take a mere two and a half weeks off from work. It felt as if I was quickly wheeled out of the operating room post C-section, blinked, and suddenly found myself saying goodbye from a rocking chair…