Tag: beauty standards
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Too Cute for Homework
Get Pregnant Fast Today, there was quite the buzz when it was revealed that a popular clothing retailer, JCPenney, had been selling a shirt targeted at kids aged 7 to 16. The shirt featured the phrase, “I’m too pretty to do homework so my brother has to do it for me.” After catching wind of…
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I Refuse to Let My Daughter Hear Me Call Myself ‘Unattractive’ Again
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to stubbornness, I wear that badge with pride. I believe it’s one of my greatest strengths. It ensures that I follow through on my commitments and remain consistent in my decisions. As I embarked on my parenting journey, I laid out a clear set of “I will” and “I…
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5 Reasons I’m Not Coloring My Grey Hair
Get Pregnant Fast As trends come and go, I’ve watched many young adults embrace silver hair as a fashion statement. Meanwhile, my own hair has taken on a decidedly grey hue that’s less chic and more chaotic. My young son finds it amusing, my parents are perplexed by my lack of action, and I suspect…
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Why I’m Embracing My Gray Hair Journey
Get Pregnant Fast As I reach the wise age of 26, I’ve come to some undeniable realizations about life and self-acceptance. Here are a few: While the existence of a higher power may be debatable, the genius behind Netflix is a true deity (bless you, creator). Cheetos may leave your fingers stained, but their deliciousness…
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I Miss the Catcalls
Get Pregnant Fast I can sense the heated responses from the passionate feminists reading this (and, yes, I consider myself one of them). I can almost hear the frustrated groans and comments about how I must be affected by this misogynistic society. Let me clarify: I’m not condoning catcalling in any way. I’m simply saying…
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What We Need to Stop Saying to Girls About Their Bodies
Get Pregnant Fast Every month, I gather with a wonderful group of women to discuss our latest book and share life experiences. With a bit of chocolate and wine, we dive into the many things that have transpired since our last meeting. Recently, our conversation turned to the topics of beauty and body image—issues that…
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Dear Madonna: It’s Not Us—It’s You
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Madonna, As a long-time fan, I feel compelled to share my thoughts with you. Over the years, you’ve been a source of inspiration and empowerment for so many of us. I’ve been following your journey for 30 years, and I’ve seen how fiercely you’ve fought against ageism. Your recent comments while…
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Nashville Star Shaves Head to Deliver a Meaningful Message on Beauty
Get Pregnant Fast In a bold move that transcends mere aesthetics, actress Lila Hart from the popular series Nashville has taken the plunge and cut off all her hair to convey a significant message about beauty. In a heartfelt post on social media, Hart shared her personal journey, revealing that she was diagnosed with a…
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Green Hair for Picture Day?
Get Pregnant Fast “Mama, can I have green hair for picture day?” my 4-year-old chimes in, her voice bright and cheerful. Typically, you’d expect such a request from a tween or a teenager, but here we are. “Maybe a braid or something would be nice?” I suggest, trying to steer her in a more traditional…
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Cheerleading Tryouts: More Like a Beauty Contest?
Get Pregnant Fast In a surprising turn of events, a poster for cheerleading tryouts at the University of Washington was recently pulled down after it sparked national outrage. The poster presented an extensive list of beauty standards that seemed more suited for a beauty pageant than a competitive sport. Critics slammed the school for emphasizing…