Tag: diversity
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Thank You, Target, for Your Commitment to Inclusion
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Target, There are countless reasons to express gratitude towards you: the scent of buttery popcorn wafting through your doors, the 5% savings every time I use my Red Card, the spacious aisles, the Starbucks, the Dollar Spot, and of course, the family-friendly bathrooms that have been a lifesaver while juggling my…
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Do We All Really Have To Say ‘Merry Christmas’ Now?
Get Pregnant Fast While shopping at the local grocery store, the cashier hands me my bags and cheerfully says, “Thank you! Merry Christmas!” I return the sentiment, replying, “Merry Christmas to you as well.” However, I don’t actually celebrate the holiday myself. Despite this, I believe it’s polite to respond positively, and I genuinely wish…
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Sesame Street Welcomes a New Friend: Meet Julia, a 4-Year-Old with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast In an exciting development for fans of the beloved children’s show, Sesame Street has introduced a new character named Julia, a vibrant four-year-old girl on the autism spectrum. Julia made her debut in 2015 through an online Digital Storybook titled “Sesame Street and Autism: See the Amazing in All Children,” where she…
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An Open Letter to Those Who Stare at My Child
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Readers, Let’s chat about something that has been bothering me lately: the stares my child receives in public. I want you to take a moment and reflect on your own facial expressions. Yes, that’s right! Go ahead, stand in front of a mirror and think back to a time when you…
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Photographer Showcases Diverse Moms and Challenges Stereotypes
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where the image of motherhood is often confined to outdated stereotypes, photographer Ava Rodriguez is breaking the mold. Eleven years ago, when she welcomed her first child, Ava quickly realized she didn’t fit the conventional image of a mom. “At daycare, I often felt out of place. The other…
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Tolerance Is Not A Virtue
Get Pregnant Fast Just the other day, while giving my son a bath, we found ourselves chatting about the classic animated film, Robin Hood. He mentioned he enjoyed it, aside from the ending where the characters share a kiss and get married. “You know, you might want to get married one day…” “I think I…