Tag: Respect

  • 17 Essential Lessons for My Boys

    Get Pregnant Fast Dear Sons, As you grow into young men, I have countless lessons to share with you about life, strength, and respect—both for women and for yourselves. But today, I want to focus on some fundamental truths that, while not the most profound, will certainly make your lives easier as you navigate the…

  • A Letter to Jason from a Mom by Adoption

    Get Pregnant Fast Hey Jason, I know it’s been a rough week for you. The other night, I was cozied up on the sofa with my 7-year-old daughter, sipping on some warm tea while watching the Olympics. Among the incredible athletes was Mia, a remarkable gymnast who, like my daughter, is an adoptee. There we…

  • 5 Life Lessons My Mother’s Dementia Has Taught My Son

    Get Pregnant Fast Navigating life with a 6-year-old son and a 71-year-old mother who is battling dementia can feel overwhelming. This journey has transformed my perspective on family, care, and the lessons we learn along the way. While I often worry about the impact of my mother’s condition on my son, I’ve come to realize…

  • What Happened to Good Manners?

    Get Pregnant Fast Every time I tune into the news or scroll through social media, I’m bombarded with distressing stories of people behaving poorly towards one another. It’s alarming, to say the least. Many theories circulate regarding the origins of this decline in civility—are pesticides to blame? Acid rain? Are our brains being fried by…

  • 9 Essential Guidelines for Parenting in Our Community

    Get Pregnant Fast In my community, the village may not be the utopia I once imagined, but it’s the one I cherish, filled with a diverse blend of parents, friends, and even a few friendly faces from around the globe. This year, we welcomed a foreign exchange student from Brazil into our circle. Some villagers…

  • Navigating a Two-Religion Marriage: A Practical Guide

    Get Pregnant Fast By: Emily Carter Updated: Dec. 18, 2023 Originally Published: Aug. 13, 2015 My spouse is a devout Christian—someone who engages deeply with the Bible, contemplates the teachings of Jesus, and finds solace in their church community. In contrast, I was raised in a household of atheist Jews, where traditions like gefilte fish…

  • Rape Culture Begins in Middle School: A Call to Action

    Get Pregnant Fast Earlier this school year, a tragic incident occurred at Stanford University involving Brock Allen Turner, who assaulted an unconscious woman behind a dumpster. Around the same time, my 11-year-old daughter received her first cell phone. A few months later, I overheard a young boy yell into the phone, “I just want you…

  • To All the Men Who Catcall Women: It’s Time to Stop

    Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, gentlemen who have ever catcalled or thought about it: let’s have a real talk. It’s time to rethink your approach. First off, let’s be clear: this tactic doesn’t work. As a woman, I can confidently say that I know countless others, and I’ve never heard a single one of them…

  • People Share #FatSideStories to Shine a Light on Body Shaming

    Get Pregnant Fast Body shaming is a pervasive issue in our society, and through the hashtag #FatSideStories, individuals are bravely recounting the struggles they face due to their size. Men and women alike are opening up about the relentless challenges that come with being labeled “overweight” by others. These stories reveal the harsh realities that…

  • Hey Kids…Let’s Talk About Names

    Get Pregnant Fast I get it—times are changing. Communication has become more casual thanks to social media and texting, and the rules of etiquette seem to be shifting towards a more laid-back approach. I’m all for casual vibes: casual Fridays, comfy jeans, relaxed dining, and even casual dating. There are undeniable perks to this easygoing…

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