“I was praying every day that someday she would want to know me. ‘Can you repeat that? I want to make sure I understand you correctly.’ My jaw hinged open and I was rendered speechless.”
‘Your birth daughter is eager to meet you.’ Tears streamed down my face.’: Teen mom shares bonding journey with birth daughter
‘She met all her regular milestones, but her speech didn’t develop.’: Mom of 3 recounts daughter’s autism, rare Microdeletion Syndrome diagnosis
“The initial realization was a sharp kick in the guts that took my breath away. It felt like living in a parallel universe at times. I often had to switch from being an isolated, struggling mother trying to navigate this foreign special needs world to participate in ‘normal’ life with Isla’s sisters.”
How I Learned To Find Peace With My Partner’s Different Parenting Style
“I realized I was treating my husband like a child. It has taken me months to learn to let go and control less.”
Child Mental Illness Is Not On The Rise Because Parents Today Are ‘Too Soft’
‘We have more understanding about mental illness than ever before.”
‘Your baby has a birth defect.’ The beautiful boy with the pouty little lips, gorgeous blue eyes, and full head of hair? It had to be a mistake.’: Mom shares acceptance of baby’s Hirschsprung Disease
“My son had a birth defect, and the reality of it cut through me like a knife.”
The Greatest Challenge With Gentle Parenting Isn’t Teaching My Child How To Regulate Her Emotions, It’s Regulating My Own
“Our inner teenagers are running the show. We live behind our screens, judging others based on superficial things they flaunt on social media, and have hissy fits when someone disagrees with us. How can we expect our children to regulate their emotions if we don’t have a clue how to regulate our own?”
7 Tips For Getting A Workout In As A Busy Mom With Toddlers
“I missed my workouts and I missed feeling like myself. So, I decided right then and there my new motto moving forward would be, ‘Something is better than nothing.’”
When Raising Teens, Some Nights Will Bring You To Your Knees
“The frustration, exasperation, irritation, slammed doors, stream of angry words, and tears will be too much.”
5 Things To Consider When Choosing Childcare
“There’s no denying it. Looking for non-family care for your child is tough.”
‘One day all the dances, flower girl practice, and dressing up leads you to a white dress with an aisle to walk down.’: Mom shares importance of cherishing every moment with your kids
“The first home she ever knew was right inside my belly. And it will always be me she loved first.”