Tag: acceptance
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New Children’s Book Simplifies Marriage Equality for Young Readers
Get Pregnant Fast In an enlightening twist on traditional storytelling, Worm Loves Worm offers a charming narrative that introduces the concept of marriage equality to children in an engaging way. “When a worm encounters another special worm, and they fall in love, what comes next? They get married! But their friends are curious—who wears the…
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5 Life Lessons My Mother’s Dementia Has Taught My Son
Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life with a 6-year-old son and a 71-year-old mother who is battling dementia can feel overwhelming. This journey has transformed my perspective on family, care, and the lessons we learn along the way. While I often worry about the impact of my mother’s condition on my son, I’ve come to realize…
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How I Hesitated to Acknowledge My Child’s Autism Journey
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast By: Sarah Thompson Dec. 3, 2015 It’s more complicated than it seems. As a former child psychologist, I prided myself on being direct and honest. No one left my office without a clear diagnosis. I often judged parents who hesitated to disclose their child’s autism diagnosis, fearing the stigma of a…
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Empowering My Biracial Children to Embrace Their Own Racial Identities
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jordan Thompson Updated: Aug. 2, 2023 Originally Published: Jan. 11, 2023 My partner, Lisa, sat on the couch, tears streaming down her face. Concerned, I asked what was troubling her, but she didn’t respond right away. I suspected it might be one of those moments that expecting mothers experience, where overwhelming…
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An Open Letter to My Son’s Preschool Class
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Friends, You all know my son, Jamie. He’s the one who often shouts out answers rather than waiting for his turn. He’s the one who brings laughter to the room with his love for spinning and running in circles. He’s also the one who might hurt your feelings by not responding…
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Understanding Differences: Embracing Uniqueness in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Once a week, I volunteer in my son’s classroom, and during a recent visit, I noticed a child’s surprise when he learned that my son participates in gymnastics. Curious, I asked why he was surprised, and he replied, “Oh, I thought his legs were still broken. He still wears those braces.” This…
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Redefining ‘Normal’ in the Journey of Parenting a Child with Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast Have you ever been asked, “Is your other child normal?” How would you respond to that? This question was directed at me not long ago, and it prompted a deep reflection on the meaning of “normal.” According to Oxford Dictionaries, “normal” is defined as “conforming to a standard; usual, typical or expected.”…
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My Daughter May Be Transgender… And I’m Terrified
Get Pregnant Fast The internet is buzzing with conversations about gender identity, isn’t it? Terms like gender fluidity, transgender, and gender non-conforming are more common than ever. With high-profile celebrities making headlines for their transitions and gender-fluid models challenging conventional norms, we find ourselves in a whirlwind of opinions and discussions. And then there are…
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When Your Baby Needs Glasses
Get Pregnant Fast As an expectant mother, you often find yourself dreaming about your little one. Naturally, the top priority is a healthy baby, but we all have those visions of how our child will look. You may hope she inherits your grandmother’s blue eyes, wish he doesn’t have your partner’s nose, and, let’s be…
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How Running Helped Me Understand the True Meaning of Enough
Get Pregnant Fast I once dreamed of owning a “26.2” bumper sticker—the kind that proudly displays a marathon accomplishment beside those “My Child Is on the Honor Roll” stickers. But here’s the truth: my car has neither. In fact, I don’t even have that honor roll sticker. While I wouldn’t classify myself as particularly competitive…