“Stop telling mothers to ‘hold on’ or to ‘brace yourself’ because the years of a teen girl can only be filled with strife and difficulty. It doesn’t have to be that way.”
Girls’ Teen Years Aren’t Horrible—Embrace Them
15-Year-Old Russian Figure Skater, Kamila Valieva, Cleared To Compete After Failed Drug Test
U.S. sprinter, Sha’Carri Richardson, wasn’t.
‘Did I teach her enough about life? Did I show her enough love?’: Mom shares candid emotions after daughter’s college acceptance
“I knew this day was approaching and by the press of one single word… accept… my girl is off to college.”
No Matter How Old, You Will Always Be Little Ones In My Eyes
“Because this mama will never allow that day to come to an end.”
‘Where is the test?’ He reached over and kissed my forehead, never saying a word. I was 17, pregnant, and had no idea what I was gonna do.’: Mom shares journey navigating teen pregnancy
“Monday through Thursday, I was away in college being a student. Friday through Sunday night, I was home being a parent.”
‘We were having a good day as a family and I foolishly thought I could document it.’: Mom to teen son says ‘I’m learning to smile and take the picture anyway’
“This is an honest representation of us at this moment in time; in the same place at the same time, but with some distance between us. My camera roll has fewer and fewer photos the older my son gets. But I want him to know I still want the picture.”
‘Newborn sleep deprivation? Mental drain of toddler potty-training? Multiply that by ten.’: Mom admits ‘parenting a teen is harder than I ever thought, but my heart is bursting with pride’
“The drama. The laundry pile. The stack of shoes by the back door. The back-talk. The food bill (definitely the food bill!). EVERYTHING feels multiplied! And it’s hard.”
‘You’re not in a morgue. Girls get raped and murdered every day, you’re not dying!’ I had to get out.’: Adoptee opens up about mishandling of her child sex abuse case, escaping home at 18
“‘What happens in this house STAYS in this house.’ I lived in a world where not only my adoptive mother would cover this up, but my own biological sisters AND our assistant pastor. The minute I turned 18, I was escaping.”
‘If we’re kind to each other, a lot of the issues will go away.’: Man opens boxing gym to equip at-risk youth with ‘gloves over guns’
Like many Wichita area youths, Tracey fell into a life of crime early on. He went to prison for 10 long years, knowing firsthand how difficult it is to stay on track when you’re surrounded by bad influences. That’s why, after he was released, he returned to his hometown to become a good influence for other at-risk children.
‘In the last minutes of her first senior year game, she screamed in pain as she fell to the ground, her ACL torn.’: Daughter’s inspiring journey to appreciating life despite ‘the change of the sails’
“She had big plans for this year. She was in talks with many college coaches about playing for them the following school year. And then, BAM. With one unfortunate soccer play, her life changed dramatically and instantly.”