“I guess you could say this is the path laid out for me, and I will continue to walk it as long as I am able.”
Single Dad Has Fostered More Than 60 Teens Over Last 15 Years
How To Make The Most Of Kid-Free Time As A New Mom
“Don’t let separation anxiety, mom guilt, or pressure to perform ruin your kid-free time!”
‘It’s hard work! There will be days you scream, yell, threaten and ask, ‘Is this even worth it?’: Mom talks about conscious parenting, ‘Discipline and gentleness can coexist’
“The greatest way to teach your children how to be compassionate, loving, kind, and gracious is to SHOW them how.”
‘You don’t have to look at your life through someone else’s hardship-lens. Your feelings are valid.’: Mom shares importance of accepting emotions, ‘It’s OK to be sad’
“People tell you to push away your sadness. To think of everything you’re grateful for. And maybe that fixes things on some days. But other days, it won’t touch the despair.”
‘It was like a bomb went off inside my mind. But I just plastered on a smile and tried to carry on.’: Sexual assault survivor shares journey with BPD
“Finally, everything started to make sense. There was a reason behind all my ‘ways.’”
Just Because I Complain Doesn’t Mean I’m Not A Grateful Parent
“I can be grateful to watch my kids giggle while making a mess at the dinner table AND wish I could occasionally eat one meal alone. I can appreciate being able to nurse my baby AND complain I never get to leave the house for more than two hours at a time.”
‘The placement ended with the police having them removed from our home. I cried and swore I would never do it again. Then we got a call about a one-day-old baby girl.’: Mom shares journey as foster parent
“We started our foster care journey in hopes to help change the lives of kids, but really our lives are the ones that have been changed.”
Couple’s Free Food Pantry Helps Thousands In Their Community During COVID
“You won’t find any judgment or income qualifications, only love and compassion.”
Toddler Saves Family From Deadly House Fire Parents Couldn’t Smell Due To COVID
“About a minute after we got out of the house, our front door had flames coming out of it.”
‘I dreaded getting up every morning. I was living life on autopilot, putting on a fake ‘I’m fine’ smile.’: Woman shares her brave battle with depression
“You are not a superhero: you can’t do it all and you shouldn’t want to. There is nothing wrong with asking for help.”