Tag: parental support
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Fetal Viability: Understanding the Age of Viability
Read more When it comes to the arrival of a new baby, especially for those facing the possibility of preterm birth, there are countless questions that may arise regarding fetal viability. Understanding when a baby is considered viable can help ease some of the anxiety that comes with such a significant event. What is Fetal…
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The Essential IEP Pre-Meeting Checklist You Didn’t Know You Needed (But Trust Me, You Do)
Get Pregnant Fast Preparing for an IEP meeting can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. As the saying goes, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” This wisdom is especially relevant when it comes to advocating for your child during IEP…
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Teacher Suspended After Discussing Her Wife with Students
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident that has sparked outrage, a Texas elementary school teacher was placed on leave for referencing her wife during classroom discussions. Stacy Morgan, an art teacher at Charlotte Anderson Elementary School, found herself at the center of controversy last fall after she initiated a request for the school district…
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Video Captures Disturbing Incident Involving School Bus Aide and Young Girl with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast A troubling video has emerged from Illinois, depicting a school bus aide striking a young girl with autism. The footage, which is difficult to watch, shows a six-year-old named Mia Thompson being hit in the face multiple times by an unidentified aide while on her way to school. “It makes my blood…
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What I Shared with Secretary DeVos as a Mother of a Transgender Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast When Secretary of Education Karen Robinson recently visited my hometown of Springfield, she toured two schools known for their support of LGBTQ students, particularly transgender ones. As the mother of a transgender daughter, this is a topic close to my heart. However, I was concerned that her visits might give her an…
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A Message to NICU Babies from a Breast Milk Donor
Get Pregnant Fast Dear NICU Baby, I may not know your journey or your name, and it’s possible that our paths will never cross. Yet, I have faith that you are destined for greatness. All you need is that fighting chance, so keep pushing forward, little one. No matter how tough it gets, you must…
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To the Parents of the Lost Souls in Las Vegas, From a Mother Who Endured the Heartbreak of Losing a Child at Pulse
Get Pregnant Fast Dear parents of the 58, On that fateful Monday morning, I awoke to the dreadful news of a mass shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas, resulting in the loss of 58 lives and injuring over 500. A chilling sense of déjà vu washed over me, as I knew how your…