Tag: empathy
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Navigating Parenting with Lyme Disease
Get Pregnant Fast “Are there any special challenges related to your child that I should know about?” I stared at the two tiny blank lines on the form, barely enough space for a few concise sentences. My son, Max, is on the autism spectrum and faces various learning challenges, but there was already an IEP…
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To the Moms I Once Judged
Get Pregnant Fast Dear fellow mothers, Reflecting on my past, I have to reach out to all the moms I’ve unfairly criticized. To the moms I’ve looked down upon for choosing a C-section, I now understand it’s far from an easy route. To the moms I’ve judged for not breastfeeding, I realize that sometimes a…
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Professor Challenges Students with ‘Questions for Heterosexuals’ to Highlight Double Standards
Get Pregnant Fast In an insightful twist on a typical classroom discussion, a college professor in a human sexuality course recently showcased the often-overlooked double standards surrounding sexual orientation. By presenting a playful yet thought-provoking questionnaire titled “Questions for Heterosexuals,” she cleverly turned the tables on her students, prompting them to reflect on the societal…
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4 Essential Lessons My Sons Should Learn About PMS
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom of three boys, I found myself facing a challenge early on when it came to discussing PMS with them. It all started during a particularly tough day when I was experiencing intense symptoms. My sons were just 9, 7, and 6 at the time, and we were on a…
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How to Show Consideration for Those Facing Infertility
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where society often equates a woman’s worth with her ability to bear children, the journey of infertility can feel isolating and painful. With over 1.5 million married women in the U.S. grappling with infertility, according to the Centers for Disease Control, the struggle to achieve motherhood can be overwhelming.…
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4-Year-Old Syrian Girl Raises Her Hands in Surrender to Photographer’s Camera
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where we strive to teach our children basic social instincts—like saying “excuse me” when bumping into someone or covering their mouth when coughing—it’s heartbreaking to imagine a child conditioned to raise their hands in surrender at the sight of a gun. Yet, this is precisely what happened when a…
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How Can I Explain This to My Kids?
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: September 10, 2023 Originally Published: November 9, 2016 As parents, we often find ourselves in the difficult position of explaining complex and distressing events to our children. In the wake of an election that has left many feeling disheartened and confused, we are faced with the challenge of addressing issues like…
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New Website Offers Insight into the Dyslexia Experience
Get Pregnant Fast A groundbreaking website has emerged, enabling users to gain a firsthand understanding of what it’s like to live with dyslexia. This innovative platform recreates the reading challenges faced by individuals with this learning disability, allowing visitors to experience the frustration of trying to focus while letters seem to dance on the page.…
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Our Children Are Our Tomorrow: Steps We Can Take Today for a Brighter Future
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I’ve noticed my pre-teen son feeling overwhelmed. One morning, he hugged me tightly and asked, “Mom, what’s going to happen next?” After a heartfelt conversation, it became clear to me that his worries extended beyond just the new president-elect. He senses the division in our society. He’s aware that many are…