Tag: children’s needs
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Running on Empty: A Real Talk on Motherhood
Get Pregnant Fast Flustered, red-faced, and fighting back tears, I made my way to the checkout line and cast a glance at the cashier. Her hair was neatly styled, and her makeup was just right—she stood there calmly attending to the next customer. And then there was me—the harried mom with sweat beading on my…
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I’m Going To Need Someone To Wave
Get Pregnant Fast Like every other morning, I dropped my son, Max, off at school today. The routine is well established: you enter from the north, circle around to the back entrance, and school staff greet you at your car with cheerful farewells—“Bye, have an amazing day! Love you!”—before you drive out the west exit.…
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Shoe Sales Associate Creates Calm Shopping Experience for 6-Year-Old with Autism
Get Pregnant Fast In a touching display of empathy, a shoe sales associate at Clarks Shoes went above and beyond to assist a young boy named Max who is on the autism spectrum. Max, a 6-year-old, needed a new pair of shoes for school, but the loud and bustling atmosphere of the store made shopping…
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Navigating Financial Guilt as a Mom
Get Pregnant Fast At my child’s gymnastics class, I can’t help but notice the little girls dressed in bright, brand-new leotards while my son is in well-loved, secondhand sweatpants. As we moms gather in the hallway, exchanging pleasantries and complimenting each other’s adorable kids—who are still too young for gymnastics—we bond over discussions about green…
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Why I’m Sending My Son Back to Sleepaway Camp
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s parenting landscape, trends like free-range and slow parenting are all the rage. Many parents are focusing on recreating those carefree childhood summers reminiscent of the ’70s. It’s enough to make some of us question our choices and wonder if we’re overindulging our kids. Last summer, I penned a light-hearted piece…
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A Heartfelt Reminder of a Father’s Importance
Get Pregnant Fast A touching story from a coffee shop in Minnesota has captured the hearts of many after a father shared a heartfelt note he received from a stranger. This father, who we’ll call Mark Jensen, is a dedicated doctor and a loving parent who enjoys a special Sunday routine with his nine-year-old daughter,…