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Standing With You Fellow Creates Campus Baby Item Pantry, On Track to Raise 10,000 Diapers THIS YEAR

by Stephanie Stone | March 20, 2024
GUEST POST by Amelia Akins Did you know that in the first year of their life, a baby will use about 3,000 diapers?  This is a huge financial burden on families with young children. Fulfilling this need helps mothers feel supported and loved as they raise their little ones. When I decided the focus for my Standing With You fellowship
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Break Up with Planned Parenthood this Valentine’s Day

by Christina Fioretto | February 12, 2024
As Valentine’s Day creeps up, love is practically oozing from every corner. Now, let’s talk partners. You want to find someone who’s the real deal – trustworthy, genuinely cares about you, and has zero ulterior motives. It’s all about being with someone on the same wavelength and creating a connection built on respect and openness. And hey, this wisdom isn’t
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Why Standing With You Supports the Pregnant Students Rights Act

by Christina Fioretto | February 5, 2024
Standing With You applauds the passing of the Pregnant Students’ Rights Act in the United States House. This bill was recently introduced by Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA), and it encapsulates the spirit of Standing With You by working towards a more supportive atmosphere on campus for pregnant and parenting students.   Kristan Hawkins, President of Standing With You, expressed the commitment
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International students find pregnancy support at ASU

by Brenna Lewis | November 7, 2016
While many students will be “far from home” as they pursue their college education, “far from home” takes on new meaning to an international student. Coming to the United States for college may mean mastering a second language, acclimating to a different culture, and tackling all the challenges of young adulthood without family nearby. But what happens when an international student (or
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Taking the Test

by Brenna Lewis | November 20, 2015
On Thursday, November 12th, Tommitrise was getting ready to welcome her baby girl into this world, but even as she prepared for labor, she couldn’t quite sit back and “enjoy” labor. She still had a college psychology test to take! “It took me 4-5 hours after the opening of the test to try to put the pain to the side and do
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Pro-Life & Pregnant: Lessons from an Unplanned Pregnancy

by Kristan Hawkins | March 25, 2014
I came to college with a mission. I was a Jesus-lovin’, baby-savin’, praise-music-beltin’ Mother Teresa in training. Of course, I was naïve and a little silly, but my intention was to share the joy that had blossomed in my heart with a world that desperately needs it. Though I’ve matured and mellowed, I still want to do just that. But,
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My friend’s pregnant! What do I do?

by Kristan Hawkins | February 20, 2014
Breathe. Yes, it can definitely be overwhelming to be confronted by a friend seeking your help- especially in a situation as important as pregnancy. You may feel pressured to know all the answers, and maybe you fear that if you don’t know all the answers, you may negatively impact her decision. Keep calm. You may not know all the answers,
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Post-Baby Beauty

by Kristan Hawkins | January 3, 2014
As young women, we are often too critical of our appearances. Although young and beautiful, we tend to obsess over an endless list of “flaws.” We give ourselves too little praise for the beauty that we possess. As women enter motherhood, a new challenge arises– accepting the post-baby body. Stretch marks. Wider hips. Scars. Extra weight. All this and more are
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High school bans student photo: Is this discrimination?

by Kristan Hawkins | May 29, 2013
40% of teen moms do not complete their high school education, and by age 30, less than 2% of these mothers will achieve a college degree. Graduating high school is an incredible accomplishment for young teen moms. It represents sacrifice, commitment, and courage in the face of criticism and daunting statistics. While many will acknowledge the difficulty of this achievement,  there
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