Tag: role models
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A Heartfelt Letter to the President and First Lady
Get Pregnant Fast Dear President and Mrs. Johnson, Just a few weeks ago, I stumbled upon the delightful images of you both reading “Where the Wild Things Are” during the Easter Egg Roll at the White House. As I sat there feeling a twinge of envy for those who were lucky enough to attend (I’ve…
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Frustrated Mom Pens Open Letter to NFL Star
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, public figures wield significant influence, but that doesn’t always equate to being exemplary role models for our children. A perfect example of this is a mother from Tennessee who recently voiced her disappointment after attending an NFL game with her young daughter, where she witnessed what she deemed unsportsmanlike…
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Hey Moms in the School Drop-Off Line, It’s Time to Step Out of the Car
Get Pregnant Fast Last school year was quite the adventure for my family. I was nearing the end of my pregnancy with my fourth child and juggling school runs for my other kids, all while navigating a commute of 25 miles. Trust me, if there had been a school bus, I would have jumped at…
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A Heartfelt Thanks to the Older Kids
Get Pregnant Fast You didn’t exactly apply for this role. You didn’t pick to be the firstborn, a few years ahead of your younger siblings, and if you had a say in it, you likely had no clue what being the “big kid” really meant. Real-life babies and toddlers are quite different from the stuffed…
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Dark and Brooding Men: A Journey to Release
Get Pregnant Fast When my former partner shared that our relationship was far from what I believed, and that he had indulged in some extracurricular activities that certainly didn’t involve arts and crafts, my initial reaction was to YELL. Following that emotional explosion, I put on a brave face and pretended everything was perfectly fine.…
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Why We Can’t Simply Tell Our Daughters They Can Do Everything Boys Can Do
Get Pregnant Fast “Mommy, you’re just a girl!” Those words, spoken by my eight-year-old daughter, stopped me in my tracks. As the mother of four—three daughters and a son—I strive to instill the belief that girls can achieve anything boys can. I aim to embody this principle in my daily life. Just the other day,…
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FSU Football Star Spreads Kindness by Lunching with a Boy with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming display of compassion, a college football player took the time to share lunch with a boy who has autism, and the touching moment has captured the hearts of many online. The boy’s mother, Sarah Collins, took to social media to share how this simple act of kindness made a…
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9 Iconic Sitcom Moms From the ’80s That We Still Cherish
Get Pregnant Fast The sitcom mothers of the 1980s were a colorful and eclectic bunch, each embodying various lifestyles and challenges. Whether they were juggling careers, raising children solo, or managing a busy household with a partner, these women exemplified the essence of motherhood. They packed lunches, navigated the corporate world, tackled family dilemmas, and…