Tag: community action
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The Heartbreaking Reality of Losing a Child to Gun Violence
Get Pregnant Fast In a tragedy that no parent should ever have to endure, the family of young Mason Carter shared a devastating photograph that captures the raw pain of losing a child to gun violence. Mason was just seven years old when he was tragically killed in a shooting at a local school, a…
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Why I’m Frustrated on Mother’s Day
Get Pregnant Fast As Mother’s Day approaches this Sunday, families nationwide will gather to celebrate the incredible women in their lives. While I, too, will be joining my own mother, my mother-in-law, and my children for this occasion, I find myself feeling unsettled. This year, my thoughts are consumed with the treatment of mothers in…
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A Heartfelt Tribute to Parents Like This Brave Sandy Hook Advocate Working to Ensure Our Kids’ Safety
Get Pregnant Fast I sat at my kitchen counter for my first call with Laura Harris, the founder of Safe and Sound Schools. My kids were unusually quiet, absorbed in their screens and indulging in too many cheesy puffs. I felt an odd sense of excitement about our conversation. Discussing safety and violence prevention with…
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Let’s Stop Ignoring Our Ability to Address Gun Violence
Get Pregnant Fast The recent tragedy that unfolded, resulting in the loss of 14 lives at a facility for individuals with developmental disabilities, marks the deadliest mass shooting since the Sandy Hook incident. Over the past week alone, we have witnessed six mass shootings, a term defined as incidents involving four or more victims. According…
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5 Ways to Enhance Your Perspective When the World Feels Overwhelming
Get Pregnant Fast Lately, it seems like everything is off-kilter. Many people, regardless of their views, are echoing the same question: What is happening in our world? While there are numerous opinions floating around, it ultimately doesn’t change the fact that the weight of current events can be exhausting. As parents, we deeply desire for…
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How to Reach Out to All 535 Members of Congress About Gun Violence
Get Pregnant Fast In a groundbreaking move, a prominent magazine recently shared the contact information for every member of Congress, encouraging readers to express their concerns about gun violence. Following the tragic mass shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon, the Editorial Director, Alex Turner, felt it was essential to take action beyond simply reporting…