Tag: swearing
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Swearing: A Marker of Honesty, According to Science
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: we all have those moments when a colorful word slips out. Whether it’s in private thoughts, during a night out with friends, or even in the presence of our kids, swearing is a universal behavior. If you’ve managed to go through life without uttering a single curse word, well,…
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Sometimes My Toddler Swears, And Honestly, I’m Not That Worried About It
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting, like many things in life, comes with its own set of surprises. One of those surprises for me was the day I heard my young son exclaim, “What the hell is that?” while rummaging through a drawer. Now, I’ll admit, there’s a mild shock that accompanies hearing your child drop a…
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I Don’t Need to Speak Like a Lady, Thank You Very Much
Get Pregnant Fast I firmly believe that a well-placed expletive has its rightful place in our language. As a woman, I assert my right to use words like “fiddle-faddle” just as freely as any man. My kids are well-acquainted with colorful language, and I admit, a good chunk of that has come from my mouth…
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5 Reasons I Don’t Care About Swearing in Front of My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Three years ago, my partner made a bold promise to our kids: each time one of us let a curse word slip, we’d drop a quarter into the “Swear Jar.” Once the jar was full, the cash would be theirs. Honestly? Are you kidding me? I ended up tossing in $10 right…
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Excuse My Colorful Language, But I’m a Proud Profanity Enthusiast and That’s Not Changing Anytime Soon
Get Pregnant Fast As I’ve journeyed through life, I’ve learned to embrace certain truths about myself. For one, I prefer my coffee at a lukewarm temperature, and let’s just say I’m not a fan of smoothies or kale. Finding jeans that fit my curvy shape is always a challenge, and turtlenecks? They make me look…
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The Candid Mom’s Handbook to Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom, wife, and friend, I wear many hats. I’m emotional, sometimes impatient, and I genuinely care about others. I thrive on coffee, have zero interest in yoga, and, let’s be honest, I’ve got a bit of a potty mouth. Okay, maybe more than just a bit. I’m that unapologetically bold…
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Wait, Swearing Makes Me an Honest Mom? Well, No Sh*t!
Get Pregnant Fast Finally, a group of international researchers in business and social sciences has confirmed what many overwhelmed mothers already suspected: Swearing might actually indicate honesty! Can I get an A-freaking-men?! In their two-part study, researchers found that individuals who frequently use profanity are often better at expressing their emotions. The findings suggest a…