Tag: parental advocacy
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Doctors and Parents of Uncircumcised Boys: Stop the Foreskin Retraction
Get Pregnant Fast When my son was just a newborn, we attended his first pediatric check-up. After measuring his vitals, the doctor began examining his little body, starting from his head and working down to his feet. When he reached my son’s penis, which was not circumcised, he casually retracted the foreskin, took a quick…
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Mom’s Emotional Appeal About Standardized Testing Goes Viral
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, the landscape of public education has shifted dramatically. Gone are the days filled with enriching field trips, extended lesson plans, and leisurely study periods. Instead, students are now inundated with a relentless barrage of tests. This has led to heightened stress levels for students, teachers, and parents alike. Among…
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My Baby’s Near-Death Experience with Water Beads — Now I’m Advocating for a Ban
Read more When my older child, Emma, requested water beads for her sixth birthday, my partner, David, and I didn’t think twice. She had spotted these colorful little spheres in a YouTube video where toddlers were playing with them, tossing them about and splashing in them during sensory activities. These beads start off tiny, about…
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The Emotional Impact of Helicopter Parenting on Parents
Get Pregnant Fast During the first day of summer basketball camp for my 10-year-old son, I was taken aback while filling out the mandatory forms. One of the requirements stated, “A parent or legal guardian must pick up their child every day.” We live just a short distance from the college campus hosting the camp,…
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Stop Using Autism as a Reason to Avoid Vaccination: Here’s Why
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s digital age, it’s easy to get lost in the noise of social media. I often find myself scrolling through various posts, trying to avoid the political debates that seem to lead nowhere. It’s disheartening to see so many people treating every article with a byline as credible information. My perspective…
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An Open Appeal to Senator Mark Thompson Regarding the Graham-Cassidy Bill
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Senator Thompson, You have shown unwavering dedication to our nation, and for that, I express my heartfelt gratitude. Your life’s work as a public servant embodies resilience, something we all admire. In light of your ongoing health challenges, my thoughts and prayers are with you for a full recovery. You intimately…