Tag: inclusivity
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The Misguided Trend to Criticize Mother’s Day is Unfounded
Get Pregnant Fast Every year, as Mother’s Day approaches, a wave of blog posts and articles emerge urging mothers to consider those for whom this holiday may be painful. There’s an increasing push for mothers to step back and allow space for those who have experienced loss. I speak from experience as someone who has…
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Alternatives to Saying ‘All I Want Is A Healthy Baby’
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, my 6-year-old daughter attended her first baby shower. A close family friend is expecting a baby girl, and the party was child-friendly, which thrilled my kindergartner. She was captivated by the pink decorations and the candy buffet, and on our way home, she bombarded me with questions. “Mom, if someone has…
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Inclusive Water Park: A Safe Haven for Children with Disabilities
Get Pregnant Fast Morgan’s Inspiration Island in San Antonio is the world’s first inclusive water park, revolutionizing the way we think about summer fun. While many water parks offer a refreshing escape during the scorching summer months, parents of children with disabilities often face a harsh reality: most parks are far from accessible. That’s why…
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An Open Message to the Guy with the ‘No Fat Chicks’ Sticker on His Truck (and Others Like Him)
Get Pregnant Fast While scrolling through social media recently, I stumbled upon a photo of a middle-aged man, reminiscent of a cartoon character, proudly displaying a “No Fat Chicks” sticker on his dilapidated, old pickup truck. The post was shared by a woman who expressed her disbelief: “Spotted this guy in my neighborhood today. That…
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Embracing My Non-Binary Child: A Journey of Acceptance and Love
Get Pregnant Fast Yesterday morning, I took my child, Jamie, to the orthodontist to pick up a new retainer. This was necessary after an unfortunate incident with our elderly dog, who surprised us all by deciding to go on a counter-surfing spree. The result? A chewed-up retainer that left Jamie in tears. They had been…
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Powerful Axe Commercial Questions: Redefining Masculinity
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold move, Axe Body Spray has released a new commercial that challenges conventional ideas surrounding masculinity. For years, the brand has leaned into extreme stereotypes of modern manhood, but now, they are using their advertising platform to provoke thought about what it truly means to be a man. Historically, the…
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School Denies Prom Tickets to Homebound Student with Cerebral Palsy
Get Pregnant Fast In a poignant story that highlights the challenges faced by students with disabilities, a high school in Cheatham County, Tennessee, has come under scrutiny after denying a homebound student the opportunity to purchase prom tickets. Emily Collins, a senior with cerebral palsy, had eagerly anticipated the event, meticulously planning everything from her…
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School Cancels Mother’s and Father’s Day Celebrations, Sparking Parental Backlash
Get Pregnant Fast Parents express frustration as a school eliminates Mother’s Day and Father’s Day crafts in the name of inclusivity. At Maple Ridge Primary School in British Columbia, parents of first and second graders were taken aback by a recent notice their children brought home. The school administration decided to cancel the traditional crafts…
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Pride Crosswalks Vandalized: A Reflection on Community Resilience
Get Pregnant Fast Pride-themed crosswalks in Lethbridge, Canada, have faced repeated vandalism, sparking outrage and concern within the community. These vibrant crosswalks, adorned with the Pride and Transgender flags, were initially painted in celebration of Pride Month but were targeted just days before the town’s annual Pride Fest. The crosswalks were defaced with skid marks,…
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Yes, Your 5-Year-Old Might Already Have Racial Biases. Here Are 9 Strategies to Address It
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent incident at Green Valley Middle School in Spring Hill, Florida, a teacher was dismissed after assigning her sixth-grade students a project that asked them to evaluate their comfort levels with various individuals based on race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion. Scenarios included prompts like: Your new roommate is a Muslim…