Tag: parental support
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Teacher Criticizes 6th Grader for Wearing Denim Skirt, Claims It’s ‘Inappropriate’
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling incident that has sparked conversations about dress codes and their enforcement, a middle school girl named Lily Johnson recently faced public humiliation over her choice of clothing. The 12-year-old, who attends Maplewood Middle School in Charleston, South Carolina, wore a school-approved uniform shirt paired with a denim skirt. This…
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School’s “Problem-Solving” Message to Parents Sparks Outrage
Get Pregnant Fast At the beginning of the school year, Principal Mark Jensen of St. Michael’s Academy for Boys in Little Rock, Arkansas, stirred up quite a debate with a bold message to parents: if your son forgets something at home, don’t expect to drop it off. The school’s Facebook post went viral, accompanied by…
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Why Maternity Leave in the United States Falls Short
Get Pregnant Fast When I welcomed my first child, I was employed at a small physical therapy clinic, where my maternity leave amounted to precisely zero days. I was aware of this policy before I got pregnant, but after a few months into my pregnancy, I inquired with my manager about the possibility of taking…
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Navigating the Parenting Hostage Situation: A Survival Guide
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting can sometimes feel like being held hostage by tiny, demanding captors. While you might not find yourself in a literal hostage situation, the overwhelming nature of raising children can evoke similar feelings of confinement and urgency. If you find yourself in a parenting pinch, consider these survival strategies that might just…
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Exciting News for Expecting Parents: Baby Boxes Are Here in the US
Get Pregnant Fast Good news for expectant parents! New Jersey has taken a significant step forward by introducing Baby Boxes for new parents, allowing them to check off essential items before their little one arrives. Recently, the New Jersey Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board announced a partnership with a Los Angeles-based company, Baby…
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Conquering Guilt and Self-Blame as a Mother of a Premature Baby
Get Pregnant Fast As mothers, guilt seems to be ingrained in our very nature. We often feel remorse over everything from raising our voices to our little ones to declining their request to read the same book for the fifteenth time in one day! While a small amount of guilt can encourage us to strive…
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To the Mom Watching Over Her Premature Baby in the NICU
Get Pregnant Fast I see you there. The worry, the fear, the uncertainty—it’s all too real. Believe me, I understand because I’ve been in your shoes. My twins, Leo and Max, made their entrance into the world seven weeks early on a frigid January day in Chicago. I was told that premature boys generally face…
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Rethinking Helicopter Parenting: Is It Really as Widespread as We Think?
Get Pregnant Fast If you pay attention to popular media, you might believe that helicopter parenting is rampant in our society. These so-called overzealous parents are often depicted as hovering over their children, obsessively monitoring homework, pressuring teachers about grades, and closely managing their college experiences. The narrative suggests that this style of parenting creates…