“Once I moved past the guilt, independent play became an indispensable tool for me to get work done during the day and to allow my child’s imagination and independence to flourish.”
5 Ways I Use Independent Play To Survive Working From Home
Dear Heart Moms, It’s Okay To Cry (A Lot)
“Because nothing, I repeat, NOTHING is going to prepare you for what you are about to see.”
Deaf Boy Hugs Mickey And Minnie Mouse For Using Sign Language
The most magical place on earth just got even more magical.
5 Things To NEVER Say To Someone With Chronic Illness
“Words have power. If you know someone with chronic illness, taking time to consider what you’re saying to them may help them feel more supported and less alone.”
‘You did nothing. You deserve nothing.’ The words cut like a knife. I was a stay-at-home mom raising 2 kids, fighting stage 4 cancer.’: Single mom shares divorce, self-love journey, ‘I’ve never felt happier’
“Until one day I realized, ‘Like hell I did nothing!’ I am raising two AMAZING human beings. I kept this house together from the moment we bought it. And I looked death in the face and said, ‘Not today. Maybe someday, but NOT TODAY.'”
‘It’s stage 4. Our best guess is a 10-15% chance of living.’ It’s now been 6 years. I never want my kids to think I gave up on them.’: Mom shares ‘what I’m fighting for’ through terminal cancer diagnosis
“I want them to remember when I taught them to ride a two-wheeler. And that I practiced their spelling words with them every single morning. I want them to think of fun zoo trips and every single Muffins With Mom event at school.”
‘Something’s wrong with Shaina!’ She lay stiff, her face crimson, lips bluish. When we received an answer, it was devastating.’: Girl with BPAN, a rare disease, inspires kindness movement
“Her diagnosis sent us reeling, but we decided we wouldn’t define Shaina by her condition but by her sunshine personality.”
‘We waited more than 20 years to get married and didn’t even see our first anniversary.’: Widow navigates grief during second wedding anniversary
“A mere 21 days before our wedding, my husband was diagnosed with Stage 4 Metastatic Melanoma.”
‘Your aunt’s house burned to the ground last night. Andrew didn’t make it out.’ For the first time in my life, I felt free.’: Sexual abuse survivor shares healing journey through sobriety and motherhood
“I was six years old the first time it happened. He asked if I wanted to play a game called ‘Truth or Dare.’ By the time I was in middle school, I understood drinking. Suddenly, nothing seemed awful anymore.”
‘Feed organic, limit screen time, support local, attend the seminars, limit sugar, potty train early.’: Woman reminds us ‘in a society that sets us up for failure, we don’t stand a chance’
“So much pressure from a world that wants you to succeed, but sets you up for failure. So much pressure from a society that is always demanding more time, more effort, more of everything you’re already doing, but less of your struggles, less of your complaining, less of your inability.”