Tag: empathy
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It’s Easy to Forget the Challenges of Parenting Young Children
Get Pregnant Fast As I waited with my kids at a family-friendly music festival, the sticky humidity wrapped around us like a thick blanket. The excitement was palpable as we anticipated the cover band I had adored since my college days. The thrill of reliving those moments was amplified by the chance for my children,…
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An Apology and a Request to My Fellow Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Parents, I owe you an apology. For every time I dismissed your struggles with statements like “little kids, little problems; big kids, big problems.” For every instance when I reassured the parent anxiously waiting for their baby to crawl or walk with, “It gets tougher once they’re mobile.” For every moment…
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Dad Shares Disturbing Experience After Cop Points Gun at His 7-Year-Old Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast In a chilling encounter that no parent should ever have to face, a California father experienced a terrifying situation with law enforcement while driving through Arizona with his young daughter. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the complexities of police interactions and the fear that can pervade these moments. While…
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Stop Saying You’d ‘Never’ Consider Abortion Until You’re Faced with a Life-Changing Situation
Get Pregnant Fast What if I told you that I had an abortion, despite your comments about a special place in hell for women who terminate pregnancies? Imagine if I revealed that I made that choice after a pregnancy resulting from rape. Or what if the news was that I faced a life-threatening condition, or…
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A Back-to-School Note from Your Child’s Teacher
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Parents, It’s that time of year again! If your kids haven’t already swapped their beach towels for backpacks, they will soon. We understand the whirlwind of summer you’ve navigated, and as your child’s teacher, I want to take a moment to share a few thoughts on behalf of all of us…
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Stop Judging When a Parent Shares Their Child’s Sleep Struggles
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: parenting is a unique journey, especially when it comes to sleep. I have three kids, and each one has had their own sleep patterns. The one constant? None of them consistently slept through the night until they hit the age of three. That translates to a staggering nine years…
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The Annoying Phrase About Parenthood That Grinds My Gears
Get Pregnant Fast “Just wait until you have kids.” Even as a parent, this phrase sends shivers down my spine. Recently, while juggling my daughter at the grocery store, a fellow shopper casually remarked, “Just wait until you have two!” At first glance, it seemed innocent enough, but a flurry of thoughts rushed through my…
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My Partner’s Pregnancy Made Me Recognize My Spoiled Self
Get Pregnant Fast When we attended our first ultrasound, I panicked over the fact that our insurance would only cover 75% of the expenses, leaving us to foot a couple hundred dollars on our own. “Do we really need to find out if the baby is a boy or girl?” I asked. “Can’t it be…