Tag: gender roles
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Moms Carry the Mental Load—and It’s Draining
Get Pregnant Fast As we wrap up another year, it’s clear that while progress has been made in balancing domestic responsibilities between men and women, there’s still a significant mental load that mothers bear alone. It’s time for partners to step up and help lighten this burden, because the numerous small details that only moms…
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7 Ways Motherhood Has Made Me More Like My Partner
Get Pregnant Fast I wouldn’t classify myself as a total girly girl before becoming a mom, but I did enjoy dressing up, wearing makeup, and accessorizing. Now, I feel like I might need to enroll in a makeup course once my kids are grown because I hardly remember the last time I applied any. After…
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Dad Defends His Son’s Love for His Custom Play Kitchen Against Critics
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, it’s hard to believe that some people still cling to outdated notions of gender roles, especially when it comes to something as universal as cooking. A devoted father recently found himself in the crosshairs of internet trolls after he crafted a stunning custom play kitchen for his son. Sadly,…
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Men of the World, You Can Cook Dinner Too
Get Pregnant Fast It was a casual Friday morning when I found myself at home, ready to take care of our youngest while my partner, Sarah, headed off to her job at the local school with our two older kids. As we exchanged our usual morning banter, she casually mentioned that our middle child, Lily,…
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A Raw Look at Dating 101 from a Woman Who Knows the Score
Get Pregnant Fast It’s hard to believe that “Pretty Woman” hit screens 25 years ago on March 23, 1990. I was just a teenager, grappling with a love life that was more theoretical than practical—I hadn’t yet experienced the thrill of a first kiss or the awkwardness of a date. The romantic-comedy genre itself was…
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These Dads’ Fantastic Shirts Are Challenging Fatherhood Stereotypes
Get Pregnant Fast In a world where outdated stereotypes still linger, especially as they pertain to fatherhood, one dad is taking a stand. Meet Jake Thompson, a writer and devoted father, who decided to address the sexist messages often found on apparel aimed at dads. Frustrated by shirts proclaiming phrases like, “Protecting my daughter from…
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Blogger Suggests ‘Do Your Housework with a Smile’ – Women Everywhere React
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent post that has gone viral, a blogger shared her “marriage advice,” seemingly unaware that the women’s movement has drastically shifted perspectives over the decades. She begins with a controversial statement: “Do you ‘expect’ your husband to assist with household tasks? If you do, your marriage will likely suffer because…
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The Sometimes-Princess: Navigating Gender Expectations
Get Pregnant Fast When my daughter hit the age of three, my mother-in-law, her sister, and my wife’s grandmother came together to present her with an extravagant pink gift set. It included a tiny baby doll, a miniature diaper bag, and even a petite diaper for the doll. Alongside these items were various princess-themed accessories:…
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Dads Don’t Babysit; They Parent
Get Pregnant Fast It’s astonishing how often I hear fathers proclaim they’re “babysitting” their own children. “This weekend, I was babysitting Emma and James so my partner could finally enjoy a moment to herself,” they say. Or, someone else might refer to a father caring for his own child as a babysitter. Let’s set the…