Tag: misconceptions
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4 Frustrating Comments Work-At-Home Moms Often Hear
Get Pregnant Fast As a freelance writer and mother, I’ve been navigating the challenges of working from home while raising my daughter for several years now. While I truly appreciate the flexibility that comes with this lifestyle, it’s a far cry from the simplicity of my previous job in a bustling office. Sure, I can…
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5 Misleading Notions People Share When You’re Expecting
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy brings out the unsolicited advice in everyone. From family to random strangers, it seems like everyone has something to say once that baby bump appears. Here are five common misconceptions that need a reality check. 1. You’ll Still Look Pregnant After Birth It’s a widely shared belief that post-birth, you’ll still…
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The 10 Most Absurd Questions This Adoptive Family Has Encountered
“Are you planning to tell the kids they are adopted?” It’s pretty obvious that we’re white and they’re black, right? I think if we didn’t mention their adoption, they’d catch on eventually. “Why didn’t their mom keep them? They’re so beautiful!” The circumstances surrounding our kids’ adoption had nothing to do with their appearance. They…
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5 Misconceptions Kids Have About Life: A Friendly Reality Check
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: kids can be a bit naive. They have a tendency to believe just about anything, and honestly, it can be quite amusing. Trust me, I’ve tested this theory more times than I can count—both for scientific curiosity and simply because it’s fun to mess with their innocent minds! However,…
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The Myth of ‘Middle Child Syndrome’: A Modern Misconception
Get Pregnant Fast When my partner and I shared the news of our impending arrival of a third child, we anticipated the usual questions about timing and intentions—after all, we’re not exactly spring chickens in the world of parenting. What we didn’t expect, however, were the waves of pity directed toward our soon-to-be middle child.…
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Enough With the Misconception That Feminists Are Man-Haters
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to the misconceptions surrounding feminists and feminism, one of the most enduring is the stereotype of the “man-hater.” The narrative usually goes something like this: Feminists despise men because they prefer unkempt women. They regard men as nothing more than brutes. Feminists believe the world would be better off…
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Refugees vs. Undocumented Immigrants: Clearing Up Common Misunderstandings
Get Pregnant Fast Lately, I’ve found myself reflecting on the topic of refugees. This isn’t just due to the heart-wrenching images and stories emerging from the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, nor is it solely a response to the heated immigration debates that have dominated recent elections. My perspective has shifted because our family recently embarked…
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5 Frustrating Misconceptions About Being a Work-at-Home Mom
Get Pregnant Fast As a work-at-home mom, I often find myself caught between two worlds. The debate between working and stay-at-home moms can get intense, and I often feel like I don’t fit neatly into either category. Since leaving my traditional job to freelance as a writer and editor after my daughter was born six…