Tag: self-esteem
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What’s Wrong with Wanting to Look Good?
Get Pregnant Fast Not too long ago, I revealed to a close friend that I had opted for a cosmetic enhancement several years back—a personal decision I had kept close to my chest, only shared with a handful of trusted friends. Her response was rather nonchalant. “Well, you’ve always cared about your appearance,” she remarked.…
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How to Support a Child by Transforming Her Soundtrack
Get Pregnant Fast The sounds we encounter during our formative years have an unparalleled impact on our lives. They shape our self-perception and influence the choices we make long into the future. Reflecting on my childhood, I recall receiving messages that no child should endure. These negative scripts played on repeat in my mind, leaving…
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Teaching My Sons the Reality of the Female Body
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of boys, I find myself navigating the complexities of raising them in a world saturated with unrealistic body images. While we’re currently in a phase where there are no hidden magazines or sneaky online searches, I know that curiosity about bodies will inevitably arise sooner than I’d like. I…
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Swiping Right: A Single Mom’s Journey to Confident Dating
Get Pregnant Fast As a single mom of two, my dating life has often felt like a distant memory. Recently, however, an unexpected opportunity arose: a night at a rather questionable motel with a striking man I’d only spoken to twice on the phone. With a flurry of texts to friends who could watch my…
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Sometimes Being a Good Mom Means Embracing the ‘Meanest Mom in the World’ Role
Get Pregnant Fast As the sun poured into a charming beach house in North Carolina back in 1990, I found myself staring at my mother, lost in the pages of her paperback novel. “Mom?” I called out, but she remained engrossed in her book. “Mom!” I exclaimed again, desperation creeping into my voice. Finally, she…
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6 Essential Lessons About Body Image I Learned From My Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating a woman’s relationship with her body can be incredibly complex. Our skin, hair, and overall appearance often become sources of anxiety or distress. While societal pressures play a significant role, the foundation we receive from our mothers can make a world of difference. I feel fortunate to have been guided by…
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Why Pregnant Women Don’t Need Your Size Commentary – So Just Don’t
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s get real for a moment: if you find yourself telling a pregnant woman she looks “big,” it’s time to zip it. Seriously, no one wants to hear your unsolicited opinion about the size of her belly, especially during those last few months of pregnancy when emotions are running high and her…
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Why I Overemphasize My Kids’ Worth
Get Pregnant Fast They sit on the living room floor, crafting towering structures from colorful blocks, transforming them into fantastical creations. Moments later, they’re off to sketch treasure maps that lead to imaginary worlds hidden in every corner of their play space. One moment they’re building, the next they’re lost in their vibrant imaginations, concocting…
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How to Avoid Raising a Daughter with Limitations
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast When the ultrasound technician announced that my first child would be a girl, I felt a wave of emotions wash over me—not the joy I expected, but a surge of apprehension. Years of college courses on feminism and gender studies echoed in my mind, and I was left grappling with daunting…