Tag: community
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Blaming Parents for Child Accidents Won’t Ensure Your Child’s Safety
Get Pregnant Fast As parents, we often find ourselves grappling with the desire to shield our children from every conceivable danger. We meticulously childproof our homes, hover nearby, and keep a vigilant eye on our little ones, all in an effort to prevent any mishaps. Yet, the harsh reality is that accidents can and do…
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Betsy DeVos Is NOT the Right Choice for Education Secretary
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit down to watch the confirmation hearing for Betsy DeVos on C-SPAN, I can’t help but feel a surge of frustration. I lift my cozy slipper, ready to express my discontent, and I call out to my partner in the kitchen, “This is outrageous! She’s not an educator and shows…
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5 Valuable Lessons from Home Schooling
Get Pregnant Fast Home schooling wasn’t always our path. My children, aged 13 and 10, spent their formative years in public schools until we made the significant decision to transition to home schooling in January this year. After extensive research, heartfelt discussions, and a few tears, my partner and I determined that this change would…
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To My Fellow Warriors Living with Chronic Illness: You Are More Than Enough
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Fellow Warrior, I address you as a warrior because that’s how I truly see individuals navigating the challenges of chronic illness. You embody strength and resilience in the face of fear and the uncertainty that seems to shadow your existence. Despite the trials you endure, you maintain your kindness and continue…
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Navigating the Muck Together
Get Pregnant Fast We all find ourselves in the muck from time to time. Whether you’re wading through a minor inconvenience—a tough day at work, a disagreement with a friend, or a child who just isn’t feeling well—or you’re knee-deep in a situation that feels overwhelmingly heavy, it’s important to acknowledge that you’re not alone.…
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Is This the Right Website for You?
Get Pregnant Fast So, you’ve found your way to our little corner of the internet. Welcome! Before you dive deeper, let’s figure out if this is the right space for you. Do you: Have everything about parenting completely figured out? Raise kids who are always respectful and never misbehave? Think life should always be taken…
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A Promise to Parents of Children with Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, Mom, I owe you an apology. I was overly optimistic, thinking my child wouldn’t notice the differences. I imagined they would just play together without acknowledging the wheelchair, the hand-flapping, the vocalizations, or any other unique traits. But he saw it all. My heart sank when he pointed in confusion…
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Ask a Special Needs Parent: A Unique Opportunity for Understanding
Get Pregnant Fast Have you heard of my amazing friend, Rachel Thompson? She runs a heartfelt blog called Love That Leo, where she shares stories about her eight-year-old son, Leo. Leo, the older brother to his little sister, Mia, is both playful and endearing with the most captivating blue eyes. He brings to mind my…
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An Open Letter to Stay-at-Home Moms from Your Working Mom Friend
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Stay-at-Home Mom, Hello! I’m a working mom, and I believe that, despite our different daily realities, we share more similarities than differences. Yet, when I browse the internet, it often feels like a contest over who’s more overwhelmed or who’s putting in the most effort. Here’s my take: Motherhood is a…