Tag: identity
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Can Your Children Inherit Your Cultural DNA?
Get Pregnant Fast I often ponder how children from different backgrounds experienced their formative years in the 1970s and ’80s. My own childhood was steeped in Cuban culture, filled with the sounds of celebrated comedian Álvarez Guedes and vibrant salsa music, while my husband, Tom, grew up immersed in the tunes of Fleetwood Mac and…
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It’s Important To Remember That You’re More Than Just a Mother
Get Pregnant Fast Menu: Parenting by Sarah Greene Updated: June 22, 2016 Originally Published: Oct. 13, 2015 As a stay-at-home mom, it’s all too easy to lose sight of who you are beyond motherhood. The ceaseless demands of raising children often leave little room for personal growth, and before you know it, you may find…
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Don’t Call Me ‘Mom’ Unless You’re My Child
Get Pregnant Fast I have a variety of names that I respond to — my first name, middle name, last name, and a few nicknames that friends and family have given me. I even answer to “Ma’am,” “Miss,” or the occasional “Hey You.” However, there is one title that I reserve solely for my children:…
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I Don’t Like My Skin
Get Pregnant Fast In December 2009, we welcomed our son, Leo, home from Ethiopia on Christmas day. This little guy has profoundly transformed my life and perspective. There’s no one who brings me more joy, keeps me on my toes, and challenges my thinking like he does. Every morning, between 7:30 and 7:50 am, some…
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Reassuring Our American Daughter About Her Persian-American Heritage
Get Pregnant Fast In a quiet moment last night, my wife, who has been my partner for over three decades, entered the living room where I was immersed in preparing for a discussion on American literature, specifically Henry James’s “The Art of Fiction.” My focus on the rich themes of democracy and truth in literature…
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The Top 7 Reasons Behind Mom-Shaming
Get Pregnant Fast “Did you catch how she’s feeding her baby?” “I can’t believe she thinks that’s acceptable?! He sleeps where?” “What kind of parent allows their child to sleep like that?” Welcome to the world of parenting in public. Motherhood is akin to being under a microscope, where our vulnerabilities and doubts are laid…
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Embracing Uniqueness: A Journey Through Matching
Get Pregnant Fast “Most of the kids match,” my daughter announced proudly. I felt a little flutter of tension as I settled into my small chair, clutching my chai a bit tighter, waiting to see if she would elaborate. Around the preschool snack table, a group of fourteen little ones were absorbed in their treasures…
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Why I Call My Husband ‘Daddy’ (And It’s Not What You Think)
Get Pregnant Fast I refer to my husband as “Daddy.” No, it’s not for the reasons you might assume. When it’s just the two of us after the kids are tucked in, I call him by his actual name. But during the daylight hours, it’s all about “Daddy, did you see the weather forecast?” or…
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Is the High School Version of You the True You?
Get Pregnant Fast Revised: Date TBD As I find myself queuing in an annoyingly long security line at LAX, I can’t help but notice I’ve chosen the slowest one. It’s packed with travelers fumbling through the “take your stuff and put it on the conveyor belt” routine, and we’re inching along at a glacial pace.…