Tag: education
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Teachers Reveal the Most Absurd Comments from Parents
Get Pregnant Fast As the summer break comes to a close, teachers are busy setting up their classrooms while parents are likely doing a little happy dance. A recent Reddit thread invited educators to share the most ridiculous things they’ve heard from parents, and the responses were nothing short of astonishing—over 4,000 comments poured in!…
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A Clever Fourth Grader’s Take on “Girl Code”
Get Pregnant Fast A clever fourth grader recently turned to “girl code” to sidestep a tricky Common Core math question, and her humorous response has captured the attention of many online. The Math Problem In a math problem involving four boys—Jake, Tom, Alex, and Sam—who each went on four dates with four different girls, the…
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The Issue with Schools Dictating Girls’ Wardrobe Choices
Get Pregnant Fast Once you become a parent, your perspective shifts dramatically, drawing your attention toward issues that may have previously seemed insignificant. As I prepare for my daughter’s entry into school next year, I find myself increasingly concerned about a recurring theme in the news: young girls being removed from classrooms due to their…
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Mom Outraged by School’s Victim-Blaming Assembly
Get Pregnant Fast In a concerning incident that has left many parents scratching their heads, Maplewood High in Australia recently hosted an assembly aimed at addressing the issue of online exploitation among its female students. Instead of addressing the root causes, the school’s approach has been criticized as a classic case of victim-blaming. The assembly,…
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My Son’s Learning Struggles and the Reassuring Words I Needed to Hear
Get Pregnant Fast As I perched awkwardly in a child-sized chair, my knees squeezed against my chest, I fought the instinct to flee. The well-groomed woman before me, with her strong features and warm smile, was not easing my discomfort; in fact, her sympathetic expression hinted at the difficult conversation ahead. I braced myself for…
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25 Kindergarten Concerns That Are Already Causing Me Stress
Get Pregnant Fast After waiting six long years for my eldest to start school, the moment is finally here, and honestly, I’m not prepared for it. It’s not just that she’s been by my side most of the time or that she’s my little one growing up too quickly. The real reason I’m feeling overwhelmed…
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If You’re Going to Use the Term “Douche Bag,” Understand Its Meaning
Get Pregnant Fast Throughout my life, I’ve encountered my fair share of “douche bags”—I mean the literal ones. Growing up in the ’50s, every mom seemed to have one hanging in the bathroom, right over the shower nozzle. I can still picture that unmistakable red plastic bag, a symbol of “modern hygiene” for women. If…
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What I Want to Convey to My Son’s Sixth Grade Teachers This Teacher Appreciation Week
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, sending my eldest child to middle school last fall felt like stepping into the unknown. I get it—plenty of kids navigate sixth grade every single year, and here I am, acting like it’s the end of the world. But since my son’s arrival, I’ve had this gnawing apprehension about…