Tag: childhood innocence
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When Santa Is Real: Creating One Last Magical Christmas for My Youngest Child
Get Pregnant Fast This past weekend, I had a moment of clarity that struck me like a bolt from the blue. As I watched my children lounging on the couch, just being boys, it dawned on me: they are all growing up. This year marks the last time I’ll have a “believer” in my home.…
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My Aspirations for My Biracial Children
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s climate, navigating conversations about race has become increasingly challenging and often disheartening. The recent presidential primaries have ignited a wave of racially charged rhetoric that I haven’t seen in years. An advertisement from Old Navy, showcasing an interracial family, provoked a backlash on social media, with some users expressing their…
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Still Boston Strong: Reflections on Resilience and Parenting
Get Pregnant Fast “There was a bad man running around town, but the police got him.” These words from my daughter echo in my mind two years after the tragic events of the Boston Marathon Bombing. At nearly three years old when it happened, I never imagined she would hold on to such vivid memories…
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To the Parents Whose Child Made Me Cry at ‘Star Wars’
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Parents, It seems my husband and I were among the last to catch the latest Star Wars flick. The theater was packed with fans, many donning Storm Trooper and Jedi attire, and even a few Chewbaccas. With eager anticipation, we settled into our seats right in the heart of the cinema.…
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Substitute Teacher Ruins Holiday Spirit: ‘Santa Claus Isn’t Real’
Get Pregnant Fast A Massachusetts substitute teacher found herself in hot water after shattering the dreams of a group of second graders just days before Christmas. During story time at Colonial Park Elementary, this teacher made a startling announcement that left students in tears: “Santa Claus is just a character. There’s no such thing as…
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Navigating Life Amidst Fear: A Mother’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast As I dropped off my four children at their summer camp, an unsettling thought struck me: What if a shooter were to invade this space? The vivid imagination that accompanies such fear painted a scene I desperately wished to avoid, envisioning my youngest crying out for me in her final moments. Guilt…
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Viewing Life Through Parental Lenses
Get Pregnant Fast Back in middle school, I found myself infatuated with a pop icon, a certain boy band member whose catchy tunes made my heart flutter. It was a simpler time when I believed such crushes could lead to something real. Fast forward to today, and I find myself cringing at the lyrics of…