“Your teen will break your heart beyond what you thought was possible, and make your heart swell with so much pride you could float away into the stratosphere.”
Your Teen Will Bring You To Points You Never Imagined — And EVERY One Will Make You Love Them More
My Daughter Got ‘Dress Coded’ For This Shirt
“She told a friend when they got off of the bus what happened and the friend said, ‘Look at my shirt, it’s shorter than yours.'”
Special Needs Parenting Is More Than Just Difficulties — It’s Full Of Beauty
“They are my purpose, my life, and my motivation.”
The Last Child Is The One Most Savored
“The last one makes you soak up the moments a little longer and pick your battles a little better.”
Mom Touched After Kroger Employees Include Autistic Daughters Without Hesitation In Rare Moment
“Neither of those ladies know the girls are autistic. Neither of those ladies treated them differently. They were included, accepted, and loved. Just as they are.”
‘We have a teen girl, 13, who recently transitioned into foster care. We think you’d be an excellent match.’: Single woman becomes foster mom, then adoptive mom within a year
“‘Am I really cut out for this? What if I’m horrible at being a parent? Is it ok that I’m a single mom?’ I remember the excitement I felt, only to be followed by fear, self-doubt, and a lot of internal dialogue.”
‘I barely found words to reply. Hot tears streamed down my face. I hung up the phone and dropped to the ground.’: Mom shares how life changed with sons’ Duchenne diagnoses
“Nothing is the same and nothing will ever be the same. Along with the pain however, came something beautifully absent from a life without suffering: the gift of perspective.”
‘Addiction is not a moral failing, it’s a disease.’: Mom shares emotional journey to get sober and clean
“The morning I received my 30-day sobriety chip, I took another pregnancy test, except this time it was positive. My daughter became my saving grace.”
9-Year-Old Goes Viral For Serious Fashion Design Skills, Proves Kids Are Capable Of Anything
“Kaia has to work hard for every success she gets in school. Harder than many children her age. To have something come so easy to her, and then be recognized for that talent, has done wonders for her confidence.”
‘I found a little girl I just love and I think she needs to be in our family.’: Mom details unique adoption journeys of her 3 children
“With 6 failed adoptions in 8 years, we were uncertain we’d have any more children.”