Tag: self-expression
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Perfectionist Parents Stifle Their Children’s Creativity: It’s Time to Ease Up
Get Pregnant Fast Who doesn’t aspire for excellence? As parents, we often find ourselves wanting our children to achieve greatness, believing they can conquer anything. This desire can create immense pressure on us to provide them with everything necessary to fulfill their wildest aspirations. While we may not voice it, many of us secretly hope…
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Now Everyone Can Express Themselves Online—Including the Middle Finger Emoji
Get Pregnant Fast In a humorous twist, it appears Microsoft has taken the lead among major tech companies by introducing the middle finger emoji. It’s a bit ironic, really. My iPhone is packed with emojis like a blood-dripping needle, a firearm, a pill, and even a stack of cash with wings. Yet, I can’t find…
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Embracing Authenticity: Supporting My Son’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast My 5-year-old son has frequently been mistaken for a girl, likely due to his long, beautiful hair and charming features. Once, during our bus ride to school, a woman commented, “Your daughter has such lovely hair.” I smiled and responded, “Thank you. He definitely does.” Her expression shifted from pleasant to uncomfortable,…
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Why You Should Never Tell Mom She Can’t Dance
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: if you think you can put a stop to Mom’s moves on the dance floor, you’re in for a surprise. The truth is, she can dance—and she will dance, regardless of what anyone says. Moms have that unique ability to break free from the constraints of criticism, proving that…
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7 Situations Where I’ll Unapologetically Show You the Finger
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s be real: sometimes, the middle finger is the most satisfying way to express that you’re done with someone’s nonsense. While society often labels women who don’t play nice as grumpy or unfriendly, the truth is, we’re just not interested in wasting our breath on trivial matters. Here are seven scenarios where…
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Why You’re Improving with Every Decade
Get Pregnant Fast When I was younger, the idea of getting older seemed daunting. In my teenage years, anyone over 40 felt ancient! They had peculiar smells, strange ways of speaking, and quirks that baffled me. However, as I’ve aged, my perception of “old” has shifted, and I’m grateful for it. In my 20s, someone…
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Why I Allow My 13-Year-Old to Wear Sky-High Heels
Get Pregnant Fast When my fashion-forward daughter received a $40 gift card to DSW for her 13th birthday, I sensed a battle was inevitable. We had been clashing over the suitability of sky-high heels for two years—she was all for them, while I was firmly against. A few weeks later, our trip to DSW for…
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Can Motherhood and Sexuality Coexist?
Get Pregnant Fast When celebrity figures like Jenna Fox share their bold, sensual images, it’s often met with a tidal wave of criticism, particularly centered around their roles as mothers. Social media is rife with comments echoing sentiments like, “But you’re a mom now!” This sentiment was palpable when Jenna posted a revealing photo earlier…
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A Dad’s Ingenious Princess Hulk Cake Wins Over the Internet for His Twins
Get Pregnant Fast This week, a dad found himself in quite the dilemma: how to create the perfect Princess Hulk cake for his twin daughters’ fourth birthday. After searching for the elusive cake online and coming up empty, he decided to take matters into his own hands and whip one up himself. The end result?…
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I Dyed My 4-Year-Old’s Hair: A Journey of Self-Expression
Get Pregnant Fast I can’t pinpoint the exact age when I first felt the weight of not fitting in with my peers. The memories of being self-conscious about my freckles and the teasing about my ears have lingered with me. Comments like, “You look like Dumbo!” or “Freckled monkey!” from classmates were painful reminders of…