Tag: family support
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Judgment Surrounding the Decision Not to Breastfeed
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, there’s no shortage of decisions that invite scrutiny, but choosing not to breastfeed my children has drawn the most criticism. It’s astounding how often people feel entitled to weigh in on such a personal choice. Why is it anyone’s business but mine? This notion of judgment can be suffocating,…
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Ivanka: If You Want to Solve Child Care Issues, Don’t Start With Families Like Mine
Get Pregnant Fast When I heard you speak about “affordable, quality child care for all families” during the Republican convention last summer, I found myself cheering in my living room. This topic is a crucial one for working families, and it’s a cause I’ve passionately supported for over a decade. Quality child care is synonymous…
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Every Parent Should Have Access to Paid Family Leave, Says AAP
Get Pregnant Fast As you navigate the many challenges of parenthood, figuring out how to balance work and family life shouldn’t be one of them. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is voicing a crucial message: the federal government must implement universal paid family and medical leave (PFML) for parents and caregivers of sick or…
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A Heartfelt Letter to My Sister After Her Miscarriage
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emily, Today, you received the most heart-wrenching news. You went in for your ultrasound appointment with hopes high, only to be met with the devastating truth that the pregnancy we were all so excited about isn’t viable. It’s a cruel twist of fate that this has happened to you, just as…
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The Alarming Shortage of Quality Child Care Options
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, the search for reliable and affordable child care has become an overwhelming challenge for many families. As many parents can attest, finding quality child care is not just a hassle—it’s a source of significant stress. Recent findings from NPR reveal that approximately one-third of parents have encountered difficulties securing…
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They Don’t Want To Be Here
Get Pregnant Fast On a Friday evening, two children were welcomed into our home. It was their very first night away from their mother. The younger boy, just 5 years old, wailed as the caseworker guided him through our front door. For the next 90 minutes, he voiced his distress over and over: “I don’t…
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Finding Resilience After Losing My Green Beret Husband in Combat
Get Pregnant Fast The phrase “the shot heard around the world” has historical roots, famously penned by Emerson in relation to the Revolutionary War. Yet, it resonates profoundly with what I experienced just over a year ago on January 5, 2016. Two men stepped into our yard, bordered by the white picket fence, and approached…
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Dear Allies: Let’s Move Past the ‘Real’ Mom Question
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, the topic of who qualifies as the “real” mom can spark confusion and discomfort, especially for LGBTQ+ families. Recently, my friend Jamie took to social media to express her frustration with individuals labeling the sperm donor as a “dad.” While she understands that many mean no harm,…
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Incredible Initiative Allows Hospitalized Kids to Experience Real-Time Adventures
Get Pregnant Fast Imagine being able to swim with colorful fish or gallop alongside wild horses, all while lying in a hospital bed. For many seriously ill children, these thrilling experiences might seem like a fantasy. Fortunately, Expedia is turning these dreams into reality through an innovative program called “St. Jude Dream Adventures,” designed specifically…
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I’m Not Concerned About the Causes of Autism
Get Pregnant Fast Let me be straightforward: I have no interest in understanding what causes autism. Not even a little. Honestly, I don’t need to know why my child is on the spectrum. I’m not looking for someone to blame or seeking closure. Sure, I could use a nap, but the intricacies of autism are…