“All I think about now is what if I just left it empty? She would still be here maybe with just a small bump on her head.”
My Daughter Was Suffocated To Death By A Teddy Bear—This Is My Story
‘3 dads, 2 kids.’: How these epic ‘bonus parents’ make co-parenting work because they ‘owe it to their children’
“Slowly, the hurt went away, the appreciation grew, and somewhere in all of that, friendships developed.”
‘I didn’t want my heart broken again.’: Wheelchair user finds her ‘true, unconditional love’ after trying to ‘self-sabotage’ the relationship
“He never once made me feel insecure about my disability and never once asked me what my disability meant for my future.”
10 Reasons Why Today’s Teenagers Are So Anxious
“Although kids give the impression that they’d like to be in charge, deep down they know they aren’t capable of making good decisions. They want their parents to be leaders.”
‘I was crying my eyes out, rocking back and forth, my body shook in terror’: Autistic man shares incredible experience with airline
“I was still shaking and crying, but this time I was crying tears of thankfulness.”
‘More than a device to watch videos. A way to help James communicate.’ Boy with Autism touched by act of kindness at Apple store
“There are no words to accurately describe how grateful I am he took the time to ‘meet us right where we were.’”
Not Naughty: 10 Ways Kids Appear To Be Acting Bad But Aren’t
Any effort toward being 100 percent consistent with boundaries, limits, and routines will seriously improve children’s behavior.
‘There is no heartbeat.’: Devastated mom gives birth to ‘sleeping angel’ stillborn
“They do not give you a guide on how to grieve when you lose a child. While situations like this can tear a family apart, it made mine so much stronger.”
‘That was the best day of my life.’: After bullying, little boy’s disabilities ‘go away’ during Avengers superhero transformation
“We decided to teach Jackson to fight back. We helped him realize that he can be confident and proud of who he is.”
As A Birth Photographer, I Will Never Forget This One Father’s Tears Of Joy
“It’s so beautiful he’s not afraid to show emotions like this, and I’m hoping more men can let go and do the same.”
‘Every baby should be loved and have the opportunity to truly live before they die’: Terminally ill children adopted by selfless woman
“I want them to be in my arms when they die. Held, peaceful, and loved to the very end.”
As A Military Spouse, My Husband Is Gone A Lot—But I Am NOT A Single Mom
“A well-meaning friend recently said to me, ‘I don’t know how you do everything you do all alone. Your husband is gone so much, you are like a single mom!’ My dear, sweet friend, I love you, and I know you were trying to compliment me. But, no, my life is nothing like that of a single mom.”
This Photo Was Taken On One Of The Worst Days I’ve Had As A Mom
“THIS is the dark side of parenting they don’t tell you about in books.”
‘For 6 months I would be 23 and go through menopause’: Military spouse’s heartbreaking journey to get pregnant
“With my husband leaving for Syria just a month later, we were not left with much of a choice.”
‘This woman needs to be commended’: Stranger’s act of kindness for family in airport will leave you in tears
“The agent kept talking about her goosebumps while the man hugged the woman and asked for her name.”
‘I’m so sorry. I can’t find the heartbeat’: Husband’s gripping account of pregnancy journey ‘nobody talks about it’
“You don’t want to hate people. You don’t. I think babies are beautiful. I think kids are awesome, but you can’t help the jealousy. The envy. The resentment.”
‘This too is beautiful. This too is a miracle.’: Birth photographer empowers C-section moms
“I hope these photos are shared and embraced for all of us mothers who didn’t get the ‘ideal’ birth, who thought that our bodies were broken, who didn’t get to see our child take his or her first breath.”
‘It was time to go and get our girl, and NOTHING was going to keep us from bringing her home.’ After violent home invasion, mom embarks on emotional adoption journey to ‘heal’ her broken family
“I was bitter, I was losing hope. The home I carefully built and nurtured was destroyed in a burning blaze of rage, violence, and fear. Then, I received a photo in my inbox of a smiling little girl with long eyelashes. I was in love the second I saw her.”
‘I unexpectedly conceived the same month I reached my goal weight.’: Woman thanks weight loss for giving her life ‘purpose’ again
“When we moved in with my mother, it became clear how far I had fallen. My asthma and allergies were untreated, I was obese, and I slept, drank, and ate far too much.”
‘At nine-years-old, she said ‘I don’t think I will ever feel joy.’
“Watching a child I loved assume joy was too far gone for her to grasp, I knew exactly what to do.”
‘He will always be the twinkle in my eyes’: Granddaughter thanks Grandpa for stepping in as Dad, being there ‘my whole life’
“When Father’s Day rolls around, I always get discouraged when I see people talking about how much they love their daddy. But then I stop and think about the wonderful man that helped raise me.”
10 Routines That Will Strengthen A Parent-Child Relationship
“Kids who feel strongly connected to their parents are more eager to cooperate with them, so it’s worth the effort to enhance that bond. It also just feels great.”
Buried Under The Piles Of Laundry, Dishes, And Bills, There Are Countless Blessings
“We can do both. We can recognize the hard while celebrating the good. We can despise those messy, unrelenting dishes, yet find the blessings hidden underneath.”
Dear New Foster Parents: Getting Attached Is The Greatest Honor
“I got attached, and it has been the greatest pleasure of my entire life.”
‘I snuggled my baby one last time and kissed him goodbye before placing him in the arms of his Mother, Kara.’: Woman documents selfless teen pregnancy journey
“I had to ensure my baby would have the best life I could give him.”