Tag: parenting questions
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Dear Allies: Let’s Move Past the ‘Real’ Mom Question
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, the topic of who qualifies as the “real” mom can spark confusion and discomfort, especially for LGBTQ+ families. Recently, my friend Jamie took to social media to express her frustration with individuals labeling the sperm donor as a “dad.” While she understands that many mean no harm,…
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The Daddy Dilemma: Navigating the Questions of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: December 14, 2014 Originally Published: September 9, 2012 I find myself fielding the “Daddy Question” about once a week. Initially, it made me cringe—I was uncertain how to respond and worried that a wrong answer might leave my children emotionally scarred for life. I imagined a future where we’d be sitting…
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Ask a Special Needs Parent
Get Pregnant Fast Have you heard of my amazing friend, Lisa Thompson? She runs a blog called Love that Charlie, where she shares stories about her eight-year-old son, Charlie. Charlie is the big brother to Mia and is full of personality—playful, kind-hearted, and with the most captivating blue eyes. He reminds me a lot of…
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25 Questions Every Mom Finds Themselves Asking
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie Thompson Updated: Dec. 1, 2023 Originally Published: Jan. 14, 2015 Before stepping into the role of motherhood, I never envisioned myself pondering questions like, “Is it acceptable for my toddler to use my sock as toilet paper?” or, after my little one decided to decorate herself with her great-grandparents’ ashes,…
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Why You Should Never Ask a Woman About Her Plans for Kids
Get Pregnant Fast “Why don’t you have children yet?” “Do you want to have kids?” “Are you considering having kids in the future?” These intrusive questions are all too familiar for many women who find themselves childless past a certain age. It’s perplexing why so many feel entitled to inquire about someone’s family planning. If…