Tag: Child Welfare
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To the Mothers of the World: A Call to Action
Get Pregnant Fast As I sifted through the headlines last week, my thoughts were consumed by the vital role mothers play on this planet. The image of a small child, 3-year-old Alan Kurdi, washed ashore struck a deep chord within me—an image that resonates with every ounce of our humanity and screams, “This cannot continue.”…
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Understanding the Language of Adoption: A Personal Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast Whenever I encounter the phrase “given up” in relation to adoption, it strikes a chord within me, and I can’t help but cringe. My son, Leo, was not “given up.” In fact, I really dislike the term “given up” when discussing adoption and children. You might give up coffee. You could decide…
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School Stamps Kids with ‘Lunch Money’ on Low Accounts: A Disturbing Practice
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident out of an elementary school in Phoenix, Arizona, parents are expressing outrage over a new method used to communicate low lunch account balances to students. Recently, a mother named Lisa Martinez discovered a stamp on her son’s wrist that read “Lunch Money” when she picked him up from…
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Children Always Suffer in Contentious Custody Disputes
Get Pregnant Fast The recent conclusion of actress Mia Carter’s prolonged custody battle highlights a heartbreaking reality: children are the true victims when custody disputes turn vicious. Mia faced a devastating outcome when she lost custody of her two children, seven-year-old Lily and ten-year-old Jake, and will no longer be able to bring them back…
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Why I Strive to Maintain a Friendship with My Ex
Get Pregnant Fast Our marriage ended long ago, a fact both of us were aware of, yet the echoes of his Irish Catholic upbringing loomed large. In his family, the mantra was to endure together no matter how dire the circumstances—staying together, even when communication faltered. My upbringing was different; my mom divorced my dad…
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When ‘Stranger Danger’ Is Actually Child Protective Services and a Curious Neighbor
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent incident that raised eyebrows, a mother named Sarah Turner found herself facing scrutiny from Child Protective Services (CPS) after a “concerned neighbor” reported that her children—a seven-year-old and a nine-year-old—were playing unsupervised at a nearby park. Sarah and her husband, David, practice what is known as “free-range parenting,” a…
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School’s Dress Code Sparks Outrage After 9-Year-Old Girl Punished for ‘Formfitting’ Attire
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident that has reignited discussions about school dress codes, a 9-year-old girl was sent to in-school suspension for wearing a top deemed too “formfitting” at Brookhaven Elementary School. The girl’s uncle, Mark Thompson, revealed the situation in a viral Facebook post that has resonated with thousands. According to Thompson,…
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Unfounded Claims of Child Neglect Reflect Adult Ignorance
Get Pregnant Fast So, “unfounded,” huh? Let’s unpack that. The assertion that children are somehow in greater danger today than they were two decades ago? Unfounded. The belief that kids are at risk if they are not under constant adult watch? Unfounded. The idea that any child left unattended for even a brief moment is…