Tag: individuality
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5 Reasons We Absolutely Need Mia Thompson on Our Screens
Get Pregnant Fast I was filled with a mix of sadness and excitement last night when I discovered that Mia Thompson’s show, The Mia Experience, was canceled, only to find out moments later that it has been saved by a streaming platform! What a relief! I’ve been an avid fan of The Mia Experience since…
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My 7-Year-Old Daughter Posed the Tough Question: “Why Do Girls Have to Look Good All the Time, Mom?”
Get Pregnant Fast My daughter, at just 7 years old, recently hit me with a thought-provoking question: Why do girls always seem to need to look good? It’s clear she notices the stark difference in the time I spend preparing myself to leave the house compared to her dad. She observes my worries about my…
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Why I Purchased a Tiara for My Son
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where gender norms can often feel constricting, I found myself drawn to an unexpected purchase: a tiara for my 2-year-old son. Much like the Batman shirt he adored from the store or the Sofia doll his friend Lily owns, this decision stemmed from a simple truth: he was genuinely…
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Stop Judging Me for Being a ‘Cool’ Mom
Get Pregnant Fast I can sense those disapproving glances from across the playground. Your skepticism is palpable, and it feels all too familiar, reminiscent of high school whispers and eyebrow raises. I see you and your judgment, but frankly, I’m unfazed. Your perception of a “cool” mom often equates to a “bad” mom in your…
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Navigating Gender Expectations: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast I have a daughter who is eight years old. Yes, you heard that right—EIGHT! The other day, during a casual conversation with a woman at the salon, I was taken aback when she asked if I was concerned that my daughter might be a lesbian. This question didn’t come out of nowhere;…
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Why You Should Ditch Fashion Rules: Embrace Your Unique Style
Get Pregnant Fast I know a woman named Linda in her 60s who confidently sports an undercut and adorns herself with oversized earrings. She’s absolutely fabulous. I doubt she ever woke up on her 50th birthday thinking, “Oh no, I’m too old to wear what I love—bring on the polyester pants and housecoats.” Linda is…
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5 Important Messages for Your ‘Outsider’ Child
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often find ourselves looking at our children through two lenses: the caring adult who sees a fragile little being we’ve nurtured, and the lens of our own childhood memories, some of which may be painful. When our kids stand out—perhaps due to learning challenges like dyslexia or a passion…
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If You Call My Hair a ‘Mom’ Cut, We Might Have a Problem
Get Pregnant Fast Just because you’re a mom doesn’t mean you have to settle for a “mom” haircut. It’s an outdated stereotype that suggests once women have children, their sense of style takes a backseat. Sure, many moms adjust their priorities—often valuing an extra few minutes of sleep over styling their hair—but that doesn’t mean…