Tag: language
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My Kids Don’t Mind My F-Bombs, And Neither Should You
Get Pregnant Fast Let me be clear: I’m unapologetic about my choice of language. Those who clutch their pearls at every utterance of a curse word seem to think I’m a terrible parent because I occasionally let an F-bomb slip. To them, I say, “not my problem.” My kids don’t bat an eye at my…
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9 Guidelines for Using Profanity with My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Dear cherished little one, I’ve noticed those quiet rants of yours. I’ve seen you hurriedly scribble notes, attempting to conceal your latest linguistic experiments. Yes, I’m aware—you’re exploring some colorful new vocabulary. Let’s get one thing straight: those spicy words are known as profanities, and they’ve been around for ages. Even the…
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7 Motherhood Terms That Drive Me Up the Wall
Get Pregnant Fast Becoming a mother at 37 felt like I was stepping into a whirlwind of new language. During my first ultrasound, my OB casually referred to me as an “elderly primigravida.” Excuse me? Did he just call me old? Was my uterus suddenly a retirement home? After a brief explanation, I learned this…
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It’s Okay to Use Profanity Around Your Kids, Says Research
Get Pregnant Fast Whether we like it or not, becoming a parent often means stepping into the role of a role model. As we navigate this new territory, we frequently find ourselves adjusting our behaviors to set a good example for our children. But fear not, a recent publication by a cognitive science professor has…
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We Need a New Term for New Mothers
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Merriam-Webster Editors, I recently learned you added a whopping 150 new words to your dictionary. That’s a substantial number! I mean, it’s more words than some teenagers might use in a week. Among those words were “selfie” and “tweep.” “Selfie”? “Tweep”? I must admit, I thought perhaps there was a typo…
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I Don’t Need to Speak Like a Lady, Thank You Very Much
Get Pregnant Fast I firmly believe that a well-placed expletive has its rightful place in our language. As a woman, I assert my right to use words like “fiddle-faddle” just as freely as any man. My kids are well-acquainted with colorful language, and I admit, a good chunk of that has come from my mouth…
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Excuse My Colorful Language, But I’m a Proud Profanity Enthusiast and That’s Not Changing Anytime Soon
Get Pregnant Fast As I’ve journeyed through life, I’ve learned to embrace certain truths about myself. For one, I prefer my coffee at a lukewarm temperature, and let’s just say I’m not a fan of smoothies or kale. Finding jeans that fit my curvy shape is always a challenge, and turtlenecks? They make me look…
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If Moms Were in Charge of Slang
Get Pregnant Fast As a mom in my 30s, I must admit that I’m not exactly the go-to authority on trendy slang. I’ve even found myself Googling certain phrases just to figure out why everyone seems to be saying goodbye to a woman named Felicia. It’s clear that relying on Urban Dictionary to stay in…
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Why I Embrace the F Word in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I received a comment on my social media post that was largely positive, but it did come with a question: “Why do you use the F word? Your family seems lovely, and I’d prefer not to hear your children say it.” That got me thinking. First off, let me clarify: while…