“There was no growing into it–just like a band-aid, I ripped off all fear and nerves, and dove right in.”
‘She was from a different country and spoke a completely different language. HOW was I going to do this while in the middle of a lockdown?’: Stepmom shares blended family journey, ‘Love is best shown through action’
‘They need your love, your support. But the painting is for them to paint.’: Mom shares advice for parents of teens
“The painting will be finished one day…and it will be the best damn painting you’ve ever seen.”
Single Dad Has Fostered More Than 60 Teens Over Last 15 Years
“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.”
‘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.”
I Went To My Friend’s Wedding, And Left With A Husband Of My Own
“In a matter of 6 months, I became a wife, stepmom, and immigrant in a country whose customs and language were completely different.”
From Drugs & Depression To A College Career, This Teen Mom Shows You Can Achieve Anything
“If I could reach out to other teen moms and offer some advice, I would tell them they can do it.”
‘I still see the 5-year-old version of him, lunchbox in hand, bouncing off the school bus and into my arms.’: Mom shares touching moment of realization teen is all grown up
“Soon he will have his license, soon he will be talking about his plans after graduation, soon he will be off to college. Soon I won’t be needed in this parking lot…and I am really going to miss this place.”
‘He abandoned me, but I chose to move on. I was so good at hiding it, nobody knew I was already suffering.’: Mom shares journey with depression, toxic relationships
“For those who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and all forms of mental illness, you won’t stay in that situation forever. I can attest to that.”
5 Ways I Use Independent Play To Survive Working From Home
“Once I moved past the guilt, independent play became an indispensable tool for me to get work done during the day and to allow my child’s imagination and independence to flourish.”
‘I have an empty room. An infinite abyss. A portal leading only to my own memories.’: Mom candidly shares difficult empty nest emotions
“I want his chubby toddler arms around my neck, his contagious giggles. I want him to blow me a kiss from his bed. I want his grass-stained pants and scabby knees. I want his sunshine smile.”