Tag: self-expression
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Amber Rose Takes Her Young Son for a Pedicure, Sparking Outrage
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where parenting norms are constantly evolving, Amber Rose recently made headlines by taking her young son for a pedicure, and the internet had quite the reaction. While many would view this outing as a perfectly normal bonding experience, critics were quick to voice their disapproval, primarily because her child…
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15 Ways Our Children Outshine Us
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting | 15 Ways Our Children Outshine Us By Mia Thompson Updated: Dec. 29, 2023 Originally Published: Oct. 1, 2011 It’s astonishing how much wisdom our kids impart, often without even realizing it. Sure, they might make questionable decisions, like using an entire roll of toilet paper to create a runway for…
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What Occurred When I Allowed My Teen Son to Choose My Outfits
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks ago, I strolled into my son’s school to pick him up. As I approached, I noticed him sitting with his friends, and he immediately stood up, clearly trying to distance himself from me. It was obvious he didn’t want anyone to know he was associated with me. As he…
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Why Childhood is the Perfect Time for Bold Hair Transformations
Get Pregnant Fast Is there a better time to rock a wild haircut than during childhood? When a mother named Sarah Thompson from Florida found herself under fire for letting her daughter, Mia, sport a vibrant, funky hairstyle, it sparked a conversation about self-expression in young kids. Many questioned whether such drastic hair changes were…
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Why I Refuse to Tell My Sons to ‘Man Up’
Get Pregnant Fast Phrases like “man up,” “grow some balls,” and “don’t be such a wimp” are all too common in our society. They strike a chord with me as I strive to raise my sons to be strong and capable, but also kind and emotionally intelligent. My goal is to nurture boys who will…
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Why I Allow My Kids to Choose Their Own Outfits
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I once reveled in the thrill of shopping for adorable children’s clothing. I would stroll through the aisles, picking out the cutest items—tiny Mary Janes, cozy sweater vests, and even a faux pink fur coat for my daughter. The initial excitement of dressing my kids in matching outfits was…
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My Daughter Doesn’t Need to ‘Quiet Down,’ and Neither Do You
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I was chatting with an old friend when, just minutes into our conversation, she chuckled and remarked, “Wow, she really doesn’t know how to be quiet, does she?” My heart sank. Here we go again. This isn’t the first time I’ve heard such comments. I’ve faced countless variations over the years,…
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My Kids Don’t Mind My F-Bombs, And Neither Should You
Get Pregnant Fast Let me be clear: I’m unapologetic about my choice of language. Those who clutch their pearls at every utterance of a curse word seem to think I’m a terrible parent because I occasionally let an F-bomb slip. To them, I say, “not my problem.” My kids don’t bat an eye at my…
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Empowering My Daughter’s Fashion Sense: A Confidence Builder for Both of Us
Get Pregnant Fast By: Alex Taylor Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 Originally Published: Dec. 19, 2022 The color schemes of my childhood outfits could rival a painter’s palette. I have my parents to thank (or perhaps blame) for my eclectic wardrobe choices. They dressed me until I reached the age of 7, when I decided it…
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Essential Lessons for Our Children
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting often feels like a relentless cycle of daily tasks: preparing meals, tidying up messes, and urging our little ones to dress themselves, eat their veggies, and go to sleep. Sometimes it seems like I’m reliving the same day over and over, just like in Groundhog Day. Yet, amid all this chaos,…