Tag: empathy
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For Those Quick to Judge How Low-Income Families Choose Their Meals
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a familiar refrain: “If only low-income families would just cook,” some declare, as if merely stepping into a kitchen could whisk away their financial woes. A viral meme dubbed the “Twenty Dollar Food Showdown” illustrates the argument: what can you buy for $20 at a fast-food restaurant versus a grocery store?…
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Mom’s Empowering Reply to Public Body-Shaming Encounter
Get Pregnant Fast “I think your clothes are a little too small for you.” When mothers make quick trips to the grocery store, it’s widely recognized that many of us aren’t exactly dressed to impress. Typically, it’s yoga pants and a comfy hoodie or some form of casual attire because shopping with little ones can…
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Why I Refuse to Force My Kids to Share
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter started preschool, I was taken aback by a sharing policy they had in place. The rule was simple: If a child was playing with a toy, they weren’t obligated to share it just because another child asked. They had the option to share, but if they were engaged in…
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Understanding the Exhaustion Linked to Mental Illness
Get Pregnant Fast In a compelling Twitter thread, a user named Jamie Carter, who identifies as a mental health advocate, articulated the profound fatigue often experienced by individuals grappling with mental illness. This insightful 26-point discussion has resonated deeply with many, prompting a wave of support and validation from the online community. Carter began by…
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Mother-of-the-Bride Sparks Outrage with Insensitive Wedding Advice Inquiry
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent episode of “Some People Have No Class,” a mother reached out to an advice columnist with a jaw-dropping question that has caused an uproar online. The inquiry, which many are calling shockingly rude, revolves around her desire to exclude her daughter’s longtime best friend from the wedding party due…
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Even the Most Challenging Children Deserve Our Understanding
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting By Lisa Johnson Updated: Aug. 26, 2019 Originally Published: Aug. 28, 2017 Yuliya Evstratenko / Shutterstock It’s important to clarify: recognizing a child’s emotions does not mean indulging their misbehavior. The outdated notion that demonstrating kindness to a misbehaving child somehow encourages their negative actions simply isn’t accurate. Children often…
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Navigating the Pain of Losing a Parent: Why Grief Isn’t Something You Just ‘Get Over’
Get Pregnant Fast As I clutched the phone, listening to the muted sounds of the ICU where my father lay in his final moments, I thought to myself, This is the worst part. This was the moment I had steeled myself for ever since his diagnosis of esophageal cancer nine months ago. Each chemotherapy setback,…
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Traveling with Kids: A Challenge Worth Embracing
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get straight to the point: traveling with children can be an absolute headache. Hauling bags and gear from one end of the globe to another just so your child can have a meltdown on the beach instead of in the grocery store is hardly anyone’s vision of a relaxing getaway. It’s…