Tag: understanding
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A Note to My Childless Friend: I Apologize
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Friend, I want to start with an apology. I’m truly sorry for how our friendship has evolved. The changes in my life since becoming a parent have transformed not just my schedule, but who I am at the core. You’re aware of the monumental shift that parenthood brings, even if you’re…
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Let’s Stop Judging One Another’s Parenting Choices
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, it feels like there’s a constant debate about which parenting method reigns supreme. Whether it’s the helicopter parent versus the free-range advocate, or stay-at-home moms versus working mothers, the comparisons seem endless (yawn). Each day presents us with an avalanche of parenting decisions, and let’s be honest, most of…
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Please Don’t Call My Autistic Son ‘Naughty’
Get Pregnant Fast On a radiant day under the Southern California sun, my husband took our two older boys to the local lagoon for a day of water sports with friends. This left me at home with my two younger sons, including my son Max, who has autism. With Max’s therapy schedule on the books,…
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Open Mosque Event Highlights the Power of Unity and Understanding
Get Pregnant Fast In a remarkable demonstration of community spirit, a mosque in Illinois recently hosted an open house inviting non-Muslims to explore the Islamic faith and foster greater understanding. Organized by the Midwest Islamic Center and held at Masjid Noor, located just outside Chicago, this event emerged as a beacon of hope in a…
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Please Don’t Avoid My Child Because She’s Unique
Get Pregnant Fast As we step into the park, your little one points toward my daughter, exclaiming loudly, “Mom, look at her!” I see you quickly hush him, ushering him away as if his curiosity is something to be ashamed of. Later, while we’re both in the grocery store, your child spots my baby in…
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Finding Heaven on the Map: A Journey of Grief and Understanding
Get Pregnant Fast As I settle into bed with my three youngest kids, we gather around the iPad. My partner is currently flying from Virginia to California, a rare adventure for him as a teacher. This four-night absence feels monumental in our household. To help the kids grasp the distance, I pull up a map…
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The IDGAF Friendship Manifesto
Get Pregnant Fast At first glance, our friendship might raise some eyebrows. We may not see eye to eye on politics or religion, and our backgrounds could be worlds apart. Our chats might consist mostly of text messages, emails, and the odd phone call, rather than face-to-face meetups. We might even come from different walks…
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A Heartfelt Note to the Mom of a Child with Special Needs
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Mom of a Child with Unique Needs, I want to take a moment to share something personal: I grapple with depression and anxiety. I prefer the term “a person with depression” rather than being labeled as a “depressed person” or “depressive.” Similarly, I aim to use person-first language when discussing your…
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No, I Don’t Worship the Devil: Reflections of a Pagan Mom
Get Pregnant Fast It was meant to be a quick trip to the local convenience store for some drinks. Juggling a wiggly toddler, a fountain drink, a bottle of water, my phone, keys, and wallet, I flashed a smile at the cashier and encouraged my little one to say hello. This usually distracts them long…