Tag: sensitive topics
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When Children Speak Their Minds: The Challenge of Brutal Honesty
Get Pregnant Fast Little ones have a knack for unfiltered honesty that can catch us off guard, much like the candid remarks from a tipsy friend at a party. They have no qualms about pointing out your bad breath, declaring that you’re annoying, or commenting on a stranger’s fashion choices with remarks like “Why is…
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I’m Over It: Stop Telling Me What I Can and Can’t Discuss
Get Pregnant Fast We all have that one elderly relative who inevitably says the wrong thing at family gatherings. You know the type—either asking an awkward question or making an inappropriate comment. We roll our eyes, chuckle a bit, and move on, usually with someone chiming in, “Oh, come on, Uncle Fred, you can’t ask…
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My 4-Year-Old Learned About Life and Death, and It Wasn’t Easy
Get Pregnant Fast Before heading out for dinner with a friend, I quickly prepared a simple meal of chicken nuggets, broccoli, and apple slices for my kids. I appreciated my husband’s help at home and wanted to avoid any mealtime meltdowns. As I rushed to give my 4-year-old son and 20-month-old daughter a kiss goodbye,…
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The Pain of Answering ‘How Many Children Do You Have?’
Get Pregnant Fast When we drove home from the hospital after welcoming our fourth child, a son named Caleb, I turned to my partner and asked, “What should we say when people inquire about how many kids we have?” He replied thoughtfully, “We have three. Just three with us.” This statement was accurate then, and…
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10 Things You Should Never Say to a Pregnant Woman
Get Pregnant Fast Pregnancy can be a beautiful yet challenging journey, and it’s important to choose your words wisely when conversing with an expectant mother. Here are ten phrases you should steer clear of when speaking to someone who’s pregnant: “Did you plan for this?” This question crosses a line into deeply personal territory. It…
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The 8 Safe Statements to Make to Parents
Get Pregnant Fast Parents can be a sensitive bunch. It’s almost as if they have an internal radar for any slight, real or imagined. In today’s world, it seems like every day brings a new uproar about how parents are being wronged—whether it’s at a restaurant, by those without kids, or even by their own…
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A Jacksonville School Conducts Gun Safety Class for Second Graders Without Parental Notification
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent incident, a Jacksonville mother expressed her outrage after discovering that her 7-year-old son was taught about gun safety at Mandarin Oaks Elementary School without her knowledge. This situation has raised questions about parental rights and the role of schools in discussing sensitive topics. The gun safety lessons were part…