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The Name Dame Says: Stop Being Judgy About Baby Names!

The Name Dame Says: Stop Being Judgy About Baby Names!

by Alison Bucalo
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Everyone’s a critic when it comes to baby names. Your best friend thinks your name choice is too common. A random lady in the store thinks your kid will be messed up for life. If you don’t name your kid after your great-grand-aunt, your mom doesn’t even wanna hear about it. No wonder a lot of parents want to keep the name a secret! In episode 2, The Name Dame explores baby name judgment: why we do it, and how to name your baby in peace.

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