Tag: family identity
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Why I’m Considering a Name Change: A Journey Through Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner and I welcomed our sons into the world, we were not yet married and had no intentions of tying the knot. At that time, I had no desire to change my last name; in fact, I had never envisioned myself doing so at any point in my life. Fast…
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How Parenthood Led Me to Embrace My Transgender Identity
Get Pregnant Fast Parenthood is an odd journey. I find myself endlessly scrubbing sticky substances off my furniture and uttering phrases like, “Please don’t poke your brother with that fork!” Yet, amidst the chaos of raising three little ones, these tiny humans have prompted me to take a long, hard look at my own identity.…
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Why Kids Need to See Characters Who Reflect Their Own Identity
Get Pregnant Fast When we envision mermaids, it’s common to picture a mystical figure—part human, part fish—with flowing hair, a shimmering tail, and typically, light skin. Alarmingly, studies reveal that about 75% of characters in children’s animated shows are white. This overwhelming representation raises an important question: What impact does this have on children of…