Tag: misinformation
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Trust Your Pediatrician, Not Dr. Google
Get Pregnant Fast In a world overflowing with information, parents often find themselves navigating a maze of conflicting advice and alarming headlines. In this chaotic landscape, well-meaning celebrities and self-proclaimed experts often promote unfounded claims, leaving parents anxious and searching for answers. The unfortunate truth is that many turn to “Dr. Google” to find reassurance,…
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Helping Our Older Kids Distinguish Fact from Fiction in Today’s Information Age
Get Pregnant Fast In a world saturated with information, it’s crucial for our children to learn how to discern fact from fiction. As parents, we often instill values of honesty in our kids, but how do we equip them to recognize when they’re being misled? The recent discussions around fake news and “alternative facts” have…
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Dear ABC: An Apology is Due to the Bleeding Disorders Community
Get Pregnant Fast When I share that my son has hemophilia, I often encounter a series of predictable questions. Is he descended from a Russian Czar? No. Will he outgrow it? Absolutely not. Can you bubble wrap him? It’s tempting, but no! Surprisingly, no one has ever asked me if hemophilia is a condition resulting…
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I Once Advocated Against Vaccines, But My Perspective Has Shifted
Get Pregnant Fast For a long time, I proudly identified as an anti-vaxxer. There, I’ve said it. Feel free to judge me, label me as a negligent mother, or imply that individuals like me shouldn’t even have children. I’ve encountered it all, and while it stings, I’ve grown indifferent to the criticism. However, before you…