Tag: children’s health
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Inspiring Young Activist Persuades President to Visit Flint
Get Pregnant Fast In a heartwarming story that highlights the power of youth activism, an 8-year-old girl named Ava Thompson managed to convince the President of the United States to visit her hometown of Flint, Michigan. This visit, motivated by the ongoing water crisis, serves as a testament to the resilience of the community and…
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Please Vaccinate: The Stakes for Our Children Are High
Get Pregnant Fast Some individuals believe that if their children are vaccinated, it shouldn’t concern them if others choose not to immunize. However, this perspective can overlook the serious risks that unvaccinated children pose to medically vulnerable kids. This is my daughter, Emily. In this photo, she is dressed up for her first Halloween. A…
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The Best Intentions: Navigating Conversations About Health
Get Pregnant Fast “Your children are absolutely lovely,” praised a family acquaintance during a brunch gathering. “Thank you!” I replied with a modest smile. “We adore them.” “Which one is the sick one?” came the follow-up. In an instant, the joy of the moment was replaced by a knot of anxiety in my stomach, though…
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The Problem with Making Kids ‘Earn’ Bathroom Breaks in Elementary School
Get Pregnant Fast A mother from Houston, Jessica Lawrence, is raising concerns over her children’s elementary school policy regarding bathroom breaks. According to her, students must “earn” passes to use the restroom, a practice that she finds both unnecessary and troubling. Although she has previously secured medical exemptions for her kids, she recently discovered two…
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The 5 Stages of Parenting a Vomiting Child
Get Pregnant Fast Every parent knows that stomach bugs are a common occurrence among kids, and let’s face it—there’s nothing pleasant about it. Kids get sick; it’s an unfortunate part of their lives. As caregivers, we’re expected to be the rock, the source of comfort during these trying times. While we may feel sympathy and…
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Flint’s Children: The Lasting Impact of a Water Crisis
Get Pregnant Fast Flint, Michigan, has faced economic hardships since General Motors reduced its workforce in the 1980s. Today, a staggering 41.2% of the city’s population lives below the poverty line, which is set at $24,250 for a family of four. This troubling statistic is often overlooked, especially considering that 56.6% of Flint’s residents are…
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Let’s Show More Understanding for Families Facing Food Allergies
Get Pregnant Fast Food allergies are an invisible struggle that many families endure daily. As someone whose child is fortunate enough to be in a preschool without food allergies, I often find it easy to pack simple, repetitive lunches. My son enjoys a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, apple slices, grapes, snap pea crisps, and…
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Fat Shaming: The Impact on Children’s Self-Image and Well-Being
Get Pregnant Fast It was a typical afternoon when my daughter’s friend, Lily, burst through the door, her excitement palpable as she rushed to join my girl for an afternoon of play with their new toy. The air was filled with laughter and energy, as the two settled down in the living room to immerse…
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Kids with Lice? New Guidelines Say They Can Still Attend School
Get Pregnant Fast If your child comes home with lice, you might think it means a mandatory stay-at-home order. However, recent advice from medical professionals suggests otherwise. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has determined that lice are not the contagious nightmares we’ve always assumed they were. According to them, lice spread primarily through direct…