“We like to celebrate a lot of babies’ firsts. First bath, first car ride, first tooth—you name it. I have pages in my girls’ baby books dedicated to this stuff. But what about mom firsts?”
6 Mom ‘Firsts’ We Don’t Talk About Enough
To My Son With Autism: I Wish The World Saw The Real You
“Not stereotypes of who you should be. Not how they portray autism on TV. Not a generic definition from the internet. The you that I see.”
How A Kind Stranger Acknowledged My Grief And Restored My Faith In Humanity
“I was starting to question if there were still good people out there, and today I got my answer.”
23 Ways To Keep Your Marriage Alive (From A Husband Of 23 Years)
“Of all the investments I’ve made, my marriage is the one I value most.”
You Won’t Always Remember, But No Matter How Big You Get, I’ll Always Remind You
“I’ll always remember the mornings you crawled into my bed in the dark. Holding each other tight on our first ever flight. And all the tickles I gave you.”
Marine Turned Adoption Coordinator’s Videos Of Shelter Animals Being Adopted Will Melt Your Heart
“I told people if they liked Wick’s video then they would love where I work, and it took off from there.”
Adorable Video Of Confident Girl Shows The Power Of Positive Affirmations
“Many kids in my generation were coached to be seen, not heard; to assimilate and not make waves. Not my Jade!”
‘My doctor called my conditions the ‘trifecta of death.’ I knew I was the only one that could save my own life.’: Mom opens up about mental health along weight loss, sobriety journey
“I pulled the car off the interstate and started walking along the woodline. I felt overwhelmed, exasperated, and out of control. I realized I needed to get more than just my body healthy.”
How To Overcome ‘Phone Guilt’ As A Parent
“My toddler started yammering on her plastic phone, then sent a text to Elmo and checked her emails. I wondered, was I a poor role model for my child?”
‘The doctor arrived at my bedside right as Lily started to turn blue.’: Parents share baby’s journey with Sturge-Weber Syndrome
“The medical team would crowd around her and all we could do was stand back and watch the numbers on the monitor get smaller and smaller.”
10 Things I’ve Learned After 10 Years Of Sobriety
“Take the first step and keep stepping. So much good happens over time when you focus on progress over perfection. Control is a myth, anyway.”
This Mom Is Normalizing Feelings Of Doubt And Sadness During Pregnancy, And It’s Giving Others The Confidence To Speak Up
“I was scared of how my life would change. I wasn’t sure this was what I wanted. And every time someone asked if I was excited, I couldn’t really say yes. And yet, I didn’t feel like I could say that. I didn’t have the space to express that because so many others are struggling to get pregnant.”
‘My heart broke into 100 pieces.’: Woman highlights baby formula shortage after heartbreaking encounter with dad in Walmart
“We looked at the empty formula shelves and he started to cry, tears rolling down his face. ‘I don’t know what to do, this is the only formula she can tolerate and she has to have high calorie.’ This dad drove all the way from the beach after going to all the Walmarts and Targets there.”
I’m Tired Of Hiding My Grief Behind Fake Smiles
“It makes me angry. To have to go on each day as though my life were normal. To have to put on an act, when all I want to do is talk about Joe.”
‘He immediately went home, grabbed a gas can, the dogs, his van, and returned to the stranded motorist.’: Family form unlikely friendship after dad’s act of kindness
“You never know who you might meet, a friend you may make, or a life that your service may change – possibly even your own.”
5 Things I Learned From My Son’s Battle With Cancer
“We have been through some of the toughest hurdles imaginable.”
‘Not being able to smile is the greatest gift I could’ve been given.’: Woman with rare Moebius Syndrome turns pain to purpose
“I’ve been through a lot, seen a lot, and been dealt a lot in my short 24 years of being on this earth, but I’ve come out on the other side, turned my pain into power, and now I get to live out my dream reality.”
We Kept Our Queer Love A Secret For 17 Years, Now We’re Proudly Loving Out Loud
“Our love is greater than just one star; it is the whole night sky.”
‘You see it all over social media: ‘HOW TO LOSE YOUR BABY WEIGHT IN TWO WEEKS.’ I’m so tired of it.’: Woman says ‘wear your mom pouch as a label of honor’
“You are a badass momma no matter what your body looks like after having babies. Be proud of yourself for growing that sweet child and stop listening to what the internet says you’re supposed to look like.”
24 Dads Share Experience Becoming A Father For The First Time
“We love and appreciate the dads of the world who are making a difference in their children’s lives!”
Sometimes I Forget My ‘Normal’ Is Different From Yours
“Every once in a while, I forget about the rest of the world and what ‘normal’ looks like to everyone else. And then I become shocked by seeing someone taking her 3 kids out to eat…with no feeding tubes or special equipment.”
‘Your mom is an angel now.’ I knew she was still looking after me – she was there in spirit.’: Woman overcomes loss of mom by following in her footsteps, advocating for Indigenous people
“I share my story for other Indigenous youth who are also going through intergenerational trauma.”
I Won’t Raise My Daughter To Be The ‘Good Girl’
“I hope for you to be real.”
25 Women Open Up About Their Experience With Miscarriage
“Though you may feel alone in your miscarriage, the opposite is true. There is an entire community willing to open up about the hard details of their miscarriages.”
If You’re A 2020, 2021, 2022 New Parent, Remember We’re All Still Learning
“Anytime I push through a gymnastics lesson, play date meet up, or longer than usual grocery store run, I remember this.”