Tag: conversations
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When Love Alone Isn’t Enough: What I Would Say If My Child Comes Out as LGBTQ+
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting often involves navigating uncomfortable discussions. I still remember the awkward morning when I found myself explaining the birds and the bees to my 8-year-old, far earlier than I had anticipated. Since then, I’ve tried to prepare myself for those inevitable conversations. I’ve mentally rehearsed talks about everything from bullying to hygiene…
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My Family’s Journey Through Mental Health
Get Pregnant Fast When I was around ten years old, a pivotal moment in my life occurred that would forever shape my understanding of mental health. I vividly recall standing in my grandmother’s kitchen, watching my aunt, Nora, spiral into a state of distress, her hands clutching her head as she screamed. I was wearing…
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When Kids Adore Pop Music, But It’s Often Inappropriately Wild
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, it’s hard not to cringe at the lyrics of today’s pop songs. With themes revolving around twerking, partying, and a cavalcade of sexual innuendos, mainstream radio seems to be a minefield of misogyny and substance abuse. I know I might sound like a stuck-up parent, but as the mother…
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12 Unexpected Conversations I’ve Had With My Daughters (So Far)
Get Pregnant Fast “How was your day at school?” I asked my 5-year-old as she settled into her car seat, her little fingers busy with the straps. “I had an awesome day!” she chirped. “I made a cloud from cotton balls, and then Peter kissed me on the lips!” Cue the existential crisis. I didn’t…