Tag: female empowerment
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Embracing My Age: Navigating Fashion as a 35-Year-Old Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As a 35-year-old woman, my closet tells a story filled with a variety of sizes, from 4 to 14. We all know the struggle. What was once a smooth silhouette now has its share of imperfections. The backs of my legs are etched with varicose veins, low-rise jeans reveal a bit too…
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16 Essential Life Lessons for My Tween Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast As my daughter transitions into her tween years, there are some pivotal insights I’d like her to embrace. Here’s a collection of 16 important life lessons that I hope will resonate with her as she grows and evolves into a young adult: You don’t have to rely on pre-packaged food from a…
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Why ‘Murphy Brown’ Inspired Me to Believe Anything Is Possible—Except Watching It Now
Get Pregnant Fast From 1988 to 1998, I was an ardent fan of Murphy Brown. This half-hour sitcom featured a trailblazing journalist who shattered glass ceilings with her quick wit and an ever-revolving door of secretaries. One of the standout moments from Season Four was when Murphy chose to have a baby on her own,…
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5 Valuable Lessons Southern Girls Inherit From Their Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up in the South comes with a unique set of traditions and wisdom passed down from mothers to daughters. Here are five essential lessons that Southern girls learn from their moms that shape their lives and character. 1. The Importance of Hospitality One of the first lessons Southern girls learn is…
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Muslim Teen Boxer Faces Hijab Controversy, Opponent Stands Up for Her Rights
Get Pregnant Fast In a striking incident at the Sugar Bert Boxing National Championships in Kissimmee, Florida, a 16-year-old Muslim boxer, Layla Ahmad, was disqualified from her match due to her hijab. As she prepared for her bout, officials deemed her choice of attire—a hijab, long-sleeved shirt, and leggings—against USA Boxing’s dress code, ultimately declaring…
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What You Might Not Realize When You Critique This Image of My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast By: Taylor Brooks This is my daughter, and yes, those are her nipples. Take a moment to digest that. Yes, you heard me right. My daughter. Her nipples. I’ll pause here while you gather your thoughts, whether it’s to fume, gawk, or express some other inappropriate reaction. Finished? Good. Let’s get to…
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Dress Code Critiques: The Unnecessary Focus on Graduating Senior Girls’ Attire
Get Pregnant Fast Another week, another instance of a dress code that serves to shame and objectify young women. It’s disheartening to see how such policies undermine the confidence of our youth. Recently, Biglerville High School in Pennsylvania issued a dress code for their end-of-year awards ceremony that raised eyebrows across the board. The guidelines…
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I’m 43, And No, I Still Don’t Want Kids
Get Pregnant Fast I remember feeling a bit taken aback. Worry? Why would I need to worry? Was there an implication that something was wrong with me? The thought of wanting children has never crossed my mind. Should I be concerned about not wanting kids? The idea of finding “the right man” might be the…
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Hooray! Female-Centric ‘Ghostbusters’ Unveils Exciting LEGO Set
Get Pregnant Fast The anticipation is real! LEGO has just unveiled a brand new set inspired by the upcoming female-led reboot of “Ghostbusters,” directed by Paul Feig. This fresh collection, titled Ecto-1 & 2, is set to hit the shelves this summer, and it’s packed with fantastic minifigures you won’t want to miss. Featured Characters…
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Jennifer Smith: ‘Just to Clarify, I Am Not Expecting. What I Am Is Tired of the Nonsense’
Get Pregnant Fast In a candid post, Jennifer Smith addresses the relentless tabloid speculation that has surrounded her for years. After two decades in the spotlight, the media has fixated on her relationships and, more specifically, her potential motherhood. Questions like “Is she still hung up on her ex?” or “Does she envy her former…