“There was a time when bedtimes were enforced, when we didn’t allow PB&J as an alternate dinner option every night, and when all movies shown were G-rated. You don’t know what you’re missing because those parents left the building two kids ago.”
Dear Last Born Child, I’m Sorry For Bringing My B-Game
My Husband Died Of A Heart Attack Weeks Before Our Twins Were Born
“They have the same smile, lips, and ears. They’re this massive blessing that Tim left behind – a beautiful legacy. I’ve learned nothing is permanent, but I’m choosing to love and be present in what I call my permanent now.”
I Left My Abusive Partner And Traveled The World With My Baby—Here’s My Story
“Travel gave me back what one man almost completely destroyed – my confidence, and my heart.”
My Daughter’s Stage 4 Neuroblastoma Was Blamed On My Wife And I Being Gay
“We were disgusted and hurt. But that message brought our daughter so much more support and awareness.”
I Hit The School Photo Lottery After Hilarious Green Screen Fail
“I would have never thought about what wearing a green cap and gown in front of a green screen would do, but the end result was priceless!!”
How My Ex And I Began Our Peaceful Co-Parenting Journey
“There we were, in and out of court, screaming in the street during drop-off like a Jerry Springer episode. At some point we realized it’s easier to put our differences aside and to co-parent these kids together.”
Why You Should Allow Your Kids To Express Their Emotions
“Pretty soon meltdowns over crayons will turn into breakups, heartbreak, sex, or even depression.”
Dear Parents, Please Teach Your Children About Differences
“A beautiful person is found with the heart; not the eyes.”
I’m A Big, Messy Contradiction—And That’s Okay
“At the end of the day, the only thing you really have to do in this world is show up, give yourself a little grace, and love hard.”
Dear New Parents: Your Emotions Will Vary One Moment To The Next, And That’s OK
“Motherhood is a very strange glass cage of emotion and a complete mix of going back and forth between acting like Mary Poppins and The Hulk.”