Tag: family conversations
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How I’m Explaining Trump to My Kids
Get Pregnant Fast I’m in the car, just leaving a busy fast-food joint when a man nearly collides with me, honking loudly. I let him pass, and as I pull out, I can’t help but mutter, “Of course, he’s a Trump supporter.” “What’s a Trump supporter?” my 6-year-old son, Max, innocently asks. Oh boy, here…
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Navigating the Transition to College: Essential Conversations to Have with Your Teen
Get Pregnant Fast As the summer between high school and college approaches, it’s easy to fantasize about precious moments spent with your soon-to-be college student. You might envision deep, meaningful conversations, exciting dorm shopping trips, and a sense of camaraderie as your family prepares for this significant life change. But let’s face it — the…
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A New Year’s Resolution Every Parent Can Embrace: Discuss Responsible Drinking with Your Kids
Get Pregnant Fast As the New Year rolls around, many of us find ourselves making resolutions that often fade before we can even savor the first few days of January. Every year, I promise myself to get fit. And I do! For about three days anyway. Then life throws its curveballs—kids fall ill, laundry piles…
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How I Helped My Son Understand Boundaries for His Body
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to sensitive topics, discussing the male anatomy ranks near the bottom of the list for most parents. It’s not exactly the kind of conversation you look forward to having. While it may be entertaining to laugh about these things online, the reality can be quite awkward—especially when teachers and…
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Navigating the Conversation: Discussing One Direction and Family Origins with My Daughter
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I took my daughter on a summer road trip—just the two of us. As a pre-teen on the verge of teenage years, she adores shopping, One Direction, and all the milestones that come with growing up. The drive was smooth until we were a few hours from home. I realized I…
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Navigating the Santa Claus Conversation: A Parent’s Guide
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, there are few discussions that can throw you off balance quite like the inevitable talk about Santa Claus. Sure, the birds-and-bees conversation can be daunting, but nothing quite prepares you for that unexpected moment while enjoying a family sitcom. When your child innocently asks, “You guys buy the stuff,…
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Navigating Conversations About Sex with My Son, Inspired by ‘Futurama’
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, what’s prawnstitution?” And just like that, a pivotal conversation about sex began, all thanks to an episode of Futurama. At the time, my son was only 10, and prior to this, he had sidestepped any discussions that involved explicit content. I still remember the time he asked my husband why Noah…
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Teaching Our Children How to Stay Safe During Mass Shootings
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, mass shootings have become a tragic commonality in our society. With incidents like the alarming attack at an elementary school in Townville, South Carolina, and other horrific events across the country, it’s crucial for parents to equip their children with knowledge about personal safety. Having previously taught seventh-grade language…
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Embrace Failure: A Parenting Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast Ah, failure. Just the sound of it can make you cringe. As someone who has battled with perfectionism, I’ve never been a fan of this word. I vividly remember a time in third grade when I dramatically pretended to run away from home after getting a C on a test. My parents…
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My Family is Deeply Engaged with My Menstrual Cycle, and I Have to Own It
Get Pregnant Fast When my mother reached the age of 13 and got her period, my grandmother responded with a sharp slap to her face. My mom told me that this was a common reaction “back in the old country,” but she assured me she wouldn’t react that way when my time came. Instead, she…