“There were rarely ever leftovers, but sometimes my mom and I would sneak some into a separate bowl and hide it, just so we could have an extra serving the next day.”
Late Grandmother’s 24-Hour Custard Fruit ‘Salad’
Mourning Daughter Gets Touching Sign Father Reunited With His Wife In Heaven
“There’s little doubt in my mind or heart that this was my mom’s way of telling me she is once again with my dad.”
‘I fold boys, my baby needs me.’: Woman raised by grandparents shares importance of children feeling needed
“My paternal grandparents sacrificed their retirement to step in as my caregivers. They never once made me feel like a burden.”
Student Bullied For Vitiligo Fearlessly Embraces Unique Skin
“They’d ask if I burned myself or bleached my skin. The ‘popular’ boys barked at me and called me a pit bull. I’d wear long-sleeved shirts to cover my arms, even in extreme heat while on the verge of passing out. I really, really wanted to fit in. But then I realized this is the only body I get, and I deserve to enjoy all that this life has to offer.”
The Pros And Cons Of Domestic Adoption
“Adoption can provide a loving home and stable situation for children who might not have otherwise had one, and can bless parents longing for children with their own to love and care for.”
After Jailed 7 Months, Mom Beats Heroin Addiction To Raise 4 Kids Sober
“I wish I could embrace my 24-year-old self and show her she makes it through to the other side.”
How Youth Football Transformed My Son
“My quiet, insecure, timid son changed before my eyes.”
‘I whispered, ‘You’re a superwoman too, you know.’: Sweet moment two women at gym realize their worth
“For those few moments today, we both realized a little bit of a superwoman in us.”
Don’t Picture Them In Their Underwear, Picture This Instead
“Picture this the next time you have a hard conversation, difficult interaction, nerve-wracking interview, or a ‘feels like everything is at stake’ meeting.”
4 Guidelines For Helping Children Learn To Make Good Choices
“There are endless choices in our world, and decision making is a skill that is learned over time. The more we can do to let our children make choices now, the better they will be at it later.”
No, We’re Not Raising Kids To Be ‘Too Soft’
“If having soft kids means having kids who know the power behind their words and choose kindness over hate, then let me have soft kids.”
‘This doorbell is a symbol of independence.’: Mom reflects on the little parenting moments we measure life by
“I used to pick her up so she could do it ‘all by herself’ and sometimes I’d race her to it so I didn’t have to. But here we are, just reaching.”
Keys To An Effective Adoption Transition Plan
Adoption is bittersweet, but the pain and trauma can be lessened when appropriate transition plans promoting connection and communication are in place.
I Was Once Broke, Unemployed, And Living In A Storage Closet, Now I’m Blissfully Sober
“By the time I was thirteen, I had experimented with every illicit drug on the market.”
NYC Street Musician Softens Irritated Woman’s Heart In ‘Magic’ Moment
“Some didn’t like him singing, some just ignored him. But when he sang a song my heart needed, in spite of being a sweaty, irritated mess, magic happened to all of us!”
It’s Okay If Your Friend Group Is Small
“It’s just me and my two ride or dies.”
I Parent Like I’m My Stepchild’s Mom — Here’s Why
“Never in my life will I discourage my stepchild’s relationship or bond with her mother, but I will not take a step back from mothering this child when she’s here out of fear of hurting the feelings of grown adults.”
10 Awesome Foster Care T-Shirts To Help Spread Awareness
We’ve rounded up some of the best foster parent t-shirts we could find to help you express your love for fostering and the importance of good foster parents in a child’s life.
Why Your Marriage Will Never Be The Same After Having A Baby
“It takes a strong foundation to keep moving forward.”
How I Found Confidence After Being Bullied For My Vitiligo
“I realized the power I’m carrying around: uniqueness and extraordinary beauty. There is no human, all over the world, that looks like me and that is what makes me proud of the way I look.”
How BTS Helped Me Embrace My Korean Roots As An American Adoptee
“In being their fan, I am actively engaging with my ethnic identity for the first time in my life.”
Open Adoption vs. Closed Adoption: Pros And Cons
“Every adoption story is different.”
New Non-Profit Gives Special Needs People A Space To Socialize
“I want to live in an inclusive community that values individuals with disabilities. I want them to be thought of first, not last, and have a seat at the table.”
The Pros And Cons Of International Adoption
While not easy, international adoption can be incredibly rewarding and 100% worth the work and the wait.
‘The pieces came together, but the puzzle will never be complete.’: Sexual abuse, eating disorder survivor finds clarity after years of deeply rooted trauma
“More than half of my life is blurry due to everything that was happening, but I never stopped digging. I wanted to see and face the truth.”