Tag: firearms
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The Essential Question I Ask Before Every Playdate: Are There Firearms in Your Home?
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, one of the most crucial questions I pose before my child embarks on a playdate is simple yet significant: “Are there firearms in your home?” This inquiry usually finds its way into an email or, on occasion, a hastily typed text message. After a few introductory lines about the…
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Why Gun Safety Must Be Part of the Playdate Conversation
Get Pregnant Fast As a mother of two—my eldest is 11, and my youngest is nearly 8—I find myself reflecting on the countless playdates my children have experienced over the years. To put things into perspective, I decided to estimate the number of playdates my kids have attended. I opted for a conservative estimate of…
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Listen Up, Arkansas: College Campuses and Sporting Events Aren’t Safe Spaces for Firearms
Get Pregnant Fast Last week, Arkansas Governor David Reynolds approved a controversial law that mandates public colleges and universities in the state to permit individuals with concealed carry permits to bring loaded firearms onto campus grounds and into sporting events, including the well-known Razorback Stadium. This new legislation also extends to daycares, airports, and bars…