Tag: gun ownership
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There’s No Harm in Inquiring About Gun Presence Before a Play Date
Get Pregnant Fast I relocated from Brooklyn, New York, to Florida two years ago. This transition, combined with my remote work situation, significantly hindered my social interactions. Meeting new, like-minded friends isn’t easy when you’re new to an area and rarely leave your home for work. A few months post-move, I finally connected with someone.…
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Why I Always Ask About Guns Before Playdates – And You Should Too
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent, I believe in prioritizing safety, and one of the key questions I always ask before my kids go to a playdate is, “Are there any guns in your home?” At first, it felt a bit uncomfortable to bring this up to someone I barely knew, worried they might judge…
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One-Third of American Households Own Guns: Here’s How to Safeguard Our Kids
Get Pregnant Fast It’s a striking statistic that one-third of households in the United States have firearms. This reality underscores the importance of educating children about gun safety, irrespective of whether there are guns in their own homes. I’ve shared before that I always inquire with the parents of my children’s friends about the presence…
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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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I’m a Proud Gun Owner…And Even I Support Gun Control
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s world, where chaos often seems to reign, parenting has transformed into a daily challenge. We continually grapple with the concept of safety, especially when the simple joys of childhood have become sources of anxiety for many parents. It raises the question: when did places like Disneyland start to feel unsafe?…