Tag: women empowerment
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When Your Mother Isn’t Perfect: Finding Your Own Path
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to motherhood, my own experience has been far from that of a picture-perfect family. My mother isn’t a bad person; she simply doesn’t fit the mold of idealized figures like Carol Brady or June Cleaver. Growing up, she seemed lost and overwhelmed, perhaps still is. She experimented with…
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Moms, It’s Time to Stop Being Your Own Harshest Critic When It Comes to Photos
Get Pregnant Fast I noticed something unsettling in my home about a year ago: there was only one picture of me displayed. Just one. It was a black-and-white shot from my wedding day, capturing a moment of joy as I danced with my husband—14 years ago. Ironically, it didn’t even show my face; it was…
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Miss Teen USA Pageant Eliminates Swimsuit Competition in Favor of Athleisure
Get Pregnant Fast In a significant shift, the Miss Teen USA pageant has announced the elimination of its traditional swimsuit competition, opting instead for an “athleisure” segment. This change, introduced by the organizers of the pageant, aims to celebrate young women’s strength and confidence in a more constructive light. Paula Green, the president of the…
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The Teen Who Embraced Her Period Party: A Celebration of Womanhood
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to milestones in a young girl’s life, the arrival of her first period can be awkward and uncomfortable. Trust me, I remember being in a public restroom with my mom, who was all too eager to celebrate my transition into womanhood. I could feel my face turning crimson as…
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Mayim Bialik is Fed Up with the Term ‘Girls’ for Women
Get Pregnant Fast The actress advocates for more empowering language when it comes to describing women. “I am woman, hear me roar.” This classic declaration loses its strength when we swap “woman” for “girl.” The term “woman” embodies power and strength, yet we constantly hear adult women referred to as “girls,” and actress Mayim Bialik…
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What I Want My Daughters to Understand About Beauty
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, why don’t you wear makeup?” my daughter asked me today. Honestly, I wasn’t shocked. Lately, I’ve been in a phase where simply taking a shower and changing out of my workout clothes feels like a small victory. I’ve never been one to pile on makeup. In fact, the little I do…
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Dating App Bans User for Sexist Behavior
Get Pregnant Fast A male user of the well-known dating app Bumble learned a hard lesson about respect when he was banned for his disrespectful behavior toward a female user. This incident serves as a reminder that harassment is never the answer in the quest for romance. The user, identified as Tyler, lost access to…
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Hillary Clinton Represents Every Woman (Yes, Really)
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, many women find themselves balancing support for their partners’ aspirations with their own dreams. The narrative often involves taking a back seat, adopting a partner’s surname for societal recognition, altering personal appearance to fit expectations, and dedicating years to nurturing their loved ones’ ambitions. This story resonates with many…