Tag: understanding
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What Not to Say to a Parent of a Child with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating conversations with parents of children on the autism spectrum can be tricky. It’s important to approach these discussions with sensitivity and understanding. Here are some phrases to avoid, along with more supportive alternatives. 1. “He can’t be autistic because…” When my son, Jake, was undergoing diagnosis, I encountered numerous comments doubting…
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To the Kind Woman Who Showed Understanding for My Crying Toddler on the Airplane
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Kind Stranger, When you willingly switched seats so a gentleman could sit closer to his family, you unexpectedly found yourself sitting across the aisle from us. Your long, dark hair cascading over your shoulder as you settled in with a book and a coffee, you created an organized little space that…
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Let’s Give Each Other a Break
Get Pregnant Fast Last week, I witnessed a truck blaze through a red light. Thankfully, no other vehicles were crossing at that moment, so the truck just sailed on by. It was a jarring sight, but it was clearly an error—out-of-state plates, no speeding, and a quick brake tap right after the light. The driver…
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What Not to Say to a Parent of a Child with Special Needs: Five Phrases to Avoid
Get Pregnant Fast When I was pregnant, I didn’t experience the picture-perfect journey that many people describe. Instead, I battled nausea around the clock and anxiously awaited the day I could finally hold my baby. During those long nine months, well-meaning friends and family offered me a slew of clichéd advice that I brushed off,…
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A Note to My Childless Friend: I Apologize
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Friend, I want to start with an apology. I’m truly sorry for how our friendship has evolved. The changes in my life since becoming a parent have transformed not just my schedule, but who I am at the core. You’re aware of the monumental shift that parenthood brings, even if you’re…
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Let’s Stop Judging One Another’s Parenting Choices
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, it feels like there’s a constant debate about which parenting method reigns supreme. Whether it’s the helicopter parent versus the free-range advocate, or stay-at-home moms versus working mothers, the comparisons seem endless (yawn). Each day presents us with an avalanche of parenting decisions, and let’s be honest, most of…
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Please Don’t Call My Autistic Son ‘Naughty’
Get Pregnant Fast On a radiant day under the Southern California sun, my husband took our two older boys to the local lagoon for a day of water sports with friends. This left me at home with my two younger sons, including my son Max, who has autism. With Max’s therapy schedule on the books,…
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Open Mosque Event Highlights the Power of Unity and Understanding
Get Pregnant Fast In a remarkable demonstration of community spirit, a mosque in Illinois recently hosted an open house inviting non-Muslims to explore the Islamic faith and foster greater understanding. Organized by the Midwest Islamic Center and held at Masjid Noor, located just outside Chicago, this event emerged as a beacon of hope in a…
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Please Don’t Avoid My Child Because She’s Unique
Get Pregnant Fast As we step into the park, your little one points toward my daughter, exclaiming loudly, “Mom, look at her!” I see you quickly hush him, ushering him away as if his curiosity is something to be ashamed of. Later, while we’re both in the grocery store, your child spots my baby in…