Tag: sensitivity
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Substitute Teacher Ruins Holiday Spirit: ‘Santa Claus Isn’t Real’
Get Pregnant Fast A Massachusetts substitute teacher found herself in hot water after shattering the dreams of a group of second graders just days before Christmas. During story time at Colonial Park Elementary, this teacher made a startling announcement that left students in tears: “Santa Claus is just a character. There’s no such thing as…
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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…
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A Letter to My Sensitive Son
Parenting Insights Get Pregnant Fast Dear Lucas, As your 6th birthday approaches, I find myself wanting to pause time and hold onto your tender spirit. In a world that often misinterprets sensitivity in boys as a weakness, I want you to know that your kindness and empathy are strengths. Never let anyone make you feel…
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How a Pregnant Woman with a Disability Navigates Insensitive Questions
Get Pregnant Fast As a woman in my 30s who is visually impaired, I often turn heads when I walk down the street with my white cane. When my partner and I discovered we were expecting just six months after I lost my sight, we were both taken aback. The joy of impending parenthood was…