Tag: childhood innocence
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The Children of Aleppo: A Reality We Must Confront
Get Pregnant Fast The unsettling heaviness in my heart has lingered since that fateful day. When I logged onto social media on August 18 and came across the haunting image of 5-year-old Amir Daqneesh, staring blankly from the back of a Syrian ambulance amidst the devastation of Aleppo, I felt an immediate, visceral reaction. The…
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What It Means to Be a Mom of a Black Child in 2016
Get Pregnant Fast In 2016, the challenges faced by mothers raising Black children have become increasingly complex. As parents, we strive to shield our kids from the harsh realities of the world, yet it seems that innocence is under siege. Take the story of Rachel Thompson and her husband, David, who live in a suburban…
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My Son, The Little Nudist: Embracing Childhood Freedom
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jamie Carter Updated: May 18, 2016 Originally Published: May 18, 2016 My 3-year-old son seems to have an aversion to clothes. The moment we step inside our home, he energetically strips down, leaving a small pile of garments at the entrance before rushing off to engage in his superhero adventures.…
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Don’t Tell My Little Girl That ‘Big Girls’ Don’t Cry
Get Pregnant Fast It seems to be happening more frequently now. The judgment that my daughter is too grown up for diapers, the expectation that she understands age and can perform little feats like holding up two fingers on command for a stranger. I’m reminded of my cousin, who had to bring his birth certificate…
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My 4-Year-Old Learned About Life and Death, and It Wasn’t Easy
Get Pregnant Fast Before heading out for dinner with a friend, I quickly prepared a simple meal of chicken nuggets, broccoli, and apple slices for my kids. I appreciated my husband’s help at home and wanted to avoid any mealtime meltdowns. As I rushed to give my 4-year-old son and 20-month-old daughter a kiss goodbye,…
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Why We’ve Chosen to Avoid the News in Our Home
Get Pregnant Fast In our household, we steer clear of the news. My kids are blissfully ignorant of commercials, celebrity controversies, local crimes—and the darker realities of the world. I remember my grandmother saying, “I’ll never forget where I was when I learned Elvis had passed away.” Others have shared similar sentiments about the deaths…
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Mom Upset Over Padded Bra Display for Young Girls
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where little ones often emulate their mothers and older siblings, the recent emergence of padded bras for girls as young as four years old has sparked significant concern. While it’s typical for young girls to play dress-up in their mother’s shoes or have their nails done, the idea of…
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Growing Up in a Sheltered World: A Reflection on Drugs and Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast I’ve always recognized that my upbringing was rather sheltered. Growing up in the South, in a devout Baptist family, I had caring parents and protective friends whose version of peer pressure was ensuring I called my mom if I was running late. It felt like I was living in a scene from…
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Magazine Releases Swimsuit Guide for Tweens: A Concern for Body Image
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: April 28, 2020 Originally Published: May 12, 2005 In an age where body positivity is vital, it’s disheartening to see a popular tween magazine, Discovery Girls, publish a three-page swimsuit guide aimed at girls aged 8 to 12 that focuses on “finding the perfect suit for your body type.” While the…
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Young Muslim Girl Reaches Out to Trump with a Heartfelt Letter: ‘I Just Want You to Be Kind’
Get Pregnant Fast In the aftermath of the recent election, the nation is left grappling with a sense of uncertainty, fear, and division. This is particularly evident among our youngest citizens, who are feeling the weight of societal tensions in profound ways. A striking example comes from a fourth-grade student who penned a letter to…