Tag: community
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12 Insights to Understand Special Needs Parents
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of a child with special needs, I often hear comments like, “You’re incredibly strong,” or “I can’t imagine how you manage.” It’s important to clarify that I don’t possess any extraordinary strength or abilities. I’m a mom, navigating the same challenges as any other parent, striving to provide a…
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I’m a Fantastic Mother, and So Are You
Get Pregnant Fast One of the most rewarding aspects of connecting with fellow moms is the camaraderie that comes from shared experiences. Did you hit the snooze button one too many times and miss the school bus? You’re not alone; it happens to the best of us. Or perhaps you’ve found yourself wondering why your…
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Do Not Underestimate Your Village: The Importance of Community in Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast It was a lovely spring morning, and I found myself in a familiar state of chaos. My partner was away, and my two-week-old son was wailing in what I can only describe as sheer agony. After two weeks of sleepless nights and the relentless struggle of trying to master breastfeeding, I was…
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Ask Me Anything: Navigating Parenting with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast When my son first began kindergarten with the assistance of a dedicated aide, I was met with the phrase, “He looks so normal,” countless times. And yes, he does appear to be typical—whatever that means. He looks like any other child, without any visible signs of difference. I would nod in agreement,…
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High School Prom Dates Assigned via Lottery: A Unique Tradition
Get Pregnant Fast In an unexpected twist on the classic prom experience, one high school in Illinois has embraced a lottery system for assigning prom dates. This quirky tradition, which has been in place since 1926, sees students at Aquin High School in Freeport drawing names rather than selecting their own dates. While it might…
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Neighbor Calls Police on Naked 4-Year-Old Playing in Yard
Get Pregnant Fast In a baffling turn of events, a father named Sam Bennett was washing his car in his front yard in British Columbia while his children played nearby. His four-year-old son, after getting soaked, decided to shed his wet clothes. To Sam, this was nothing unusual, and he offered his son a fresh…
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Little Boxes on the Hillside
Get Pregnant Fast When I moved to my current neighborhood, I found myself utterly friendless. Not a single soul to connect with. And honestly, that was somewhat intentional. When my daughter Mia was born, we lived in a pristine urban development—a picture-perfect version of a classic small town. Every home was meticulously kept, boasting charming…
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We Mothers Live in Fear
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, America has been confronted with the harsh reality of mass shootings. Each incident etches itself into our collective memory, reducing once-vibrant towns to mere names: Columbine, Sandy Hook, Orlando. These places, often celebrated for their family-friendly environments, now serve as grim reminders of the violence that lurks in our…