Tag: community
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Finding Common Ground: A Moment of Connection in the Aisles
Get Pregnant Fast During a recent trip to the grocery store, I was on a mission to find lasagna noodles, distracted and not paying attention to my surroundings. I accidentally bumped carts with another shopper and, with a laugh, quickly apologized as I looked up. To my surprise, the woman smiled back and continued on…
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Mom Under Fire from Child Services for Allowing Kids to Play in Backyard
Get Pregnant Fast In an era where children are granted unfettered internet access by the age of 10, it’s astonishing that a mother in Manitoba has found herself facing scrutiny from Child Services simply for letting her kids enjoy their own backyard. This situation raises serious questions about the state of parenting today. Jacqueline Harper,…
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7 Reasons Suburbia Isn’t as Bad as You Think
Get Pregnant Fast I grew up in a quaint farming village in Wisconsin, where life revolved around two stoplights and a tight-knit community of just 5,000 people. Everyone knew everyone, and let’s just say, sometimes it felt like too much. Eager to explore the world, I left for college in Madison, then spent years in…
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The Perspectives of Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast As a photographer, my primary source of income revolves around my camera, which constantly requires me to switch between various lenses. Each lens offers a distinct perspective—some widen my view of the world, while others zoom in on the intimate details of human emotion. I have my go-to lenses, the ones I…
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We’re All in This Together
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, I found myself in a rather unexpected situation. I sent my partner a picture that no parent hopes to capture: the aftermath of my 2-year-old’s rather creative playtime with his own mess. As I heard the unmistakable sounds of furniture scraping across the tile, I felt a wave…
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The Hidden World of Stay-at-Home Moms: A Reality Check
Get Pregnant Fast I often hear misconceptions about stay-at-home moms (SAHMs), especially the idea that we’re surrounded by friends and playdates. Sure, I can handle being told I have it “easy” or being asked if I’ve “let myself go.” I frequently find myself saying, “No, I don’t work,” as if managing two small, energetic children…
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10 Types of People You Encounter While Navigating Infertility
Get Pregnant Fast Infertility is increasingly becoming a common conversation topic, shedding light on a reality that often goes unnoticed. It’s not just a plot line from fairytales where a wish on a flower brings forth a miraculous child. Many individuals and couples are opening up about their struggles, and in doing so, they discover…
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9 Essential Guidelines for Parenting in Our Community
Get Pregnant Fast In my community, the village may not be the utopia I once imagined, but it’s the one I cherish, filled with a diverse blend of parents, friends, and even a few friendly faces from around the globe. This year, we welcomed a foreign exchange student from Brazil into our circle. Some villagers…