Tag: modern motherhood
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Ma Ingalls Would Call Me Out: A Modern Mom’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Growing up, I was absolutely enchanted by the Little House on the Prairie series. I devoured every book countless times (except maybe Farmer Boy—let’s be honest, Almanzo didn’t capture my imagination). I was glued to the television show, and my sister and I often played “Little House,” though my role as Mary…
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45 is the New 46: Embracing Age with Humor
Get Pregnant Fast “Please, let’s avoid the age question,” I silently plead as I maneuver through the classroom, hoping to escape before someone asks. All the other parents in my child’s class are significantly younger than me. I wouldn’t dream of lying about my age, but I certainly don’t want to bring it to the…
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I’m Not Available to My Family 24/7 (Unless It’s an Emergency)
Get Pregnant Fast I vividly recall munching on Cheetos after school while watching a vintage Enjoli perfume commercial. It was the ’80s, a time when I reveled in being a girl and adored perfume, yet I found that ad utterly absurd. The woman in it flaunted her perfect Farrah Fawcett-esque hair, singing about bringing home…
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I’m That Empowered Mom Raising Feminist Boys
Get Pregnant Fast I always assumed I would be the proud mom of daughters. While I didn’t exactly picture myself surrounded by a sea of pink and glitter, I certainly looked forward to nurturing fierce girls who would carry on the legacy of a strong feminist mom and possibly leave me in their inspiring wake.…
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Meet the Mom of Tomorrow!
Get Pregnant Fast In a world that constantly evolves, the concept of motherhood is being redefined. Picture this: a mom who seamlessly juggles her career while nurturing her children, all while embracing the latest advancements in technology and health. This is not just a fantasy; it’s the reality for many modern mothers today. Imagine a…
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Modern Motherhood: Have We Gone Too Far?
Get Pregnant Fast My mother has repeatedly voiced her concerns about the parenting choices of today’s mothers. She believes we overanalyze our children’s feelings, spoil them, and wrap them in a protective layer of hand sanitizer and sunscreen. It makes me question: have we, as modern moms, gone overboard? Are we becoming “mommy monsters”? Here…