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What Physiological Birth Feels Like
What Physiological Birth Feels Like
A story about my smooth experience enhanced by my fascination for the biology of birth.
Sophie Aguado
Jul 20
The Breadwinner Of The Family
The Breadwinner Of The Family
I have a family of six; my life partner has permanent disability, and one of my twin sons has autism.
Maybelyn H. Plecic
Jul 20
Our Blended Family Via Adoption
Our Blended Family Via Adoption
Spending time with my son’s birth family is priceless.
Emaline Ashe
Jul 19
Tiny Humans: The Greatest Inspiration Or The Ultimate Distraction?
Tiny Humans: The Greatest Inspiration Or The Ultimate Distraction?
Blaming the kids for my writer’s block is getting me nowhere.
S.M. Whiddon
Jul 19
Lessons From Dad: How His Teachings Molded Us
Lessons From Dad: How His Teachings Molded Us
The farm, the four seasons and his four children
Eleanor Ahlstrand
Jul 19
The Surprising Benefits Of Allowing Children To Catch Chickenpox
The Surprising Benefits Of Allowing Children To Catch Chickenpox
Don’t let the reactions of others affect your confidence
Jenny Lim
Jul 19
4 Take-aways from “The Anxious Generation”
4 Take-aways from “The Anxious Generation”
Don’t have time to read the book? Chew on these ideas instead
Portia
Jul 18
How the Autism Diagnosis Process Fails Families
How the Autism Diagnosis Process Fails Families
And why choosing to walk a different path was the best decision for our family
Hannah Kensaku
Jul 18
Puberty Is Turning My 12-Year-Old into A Monster
Puberty Is Turning My 12-Year-Old into A Monster
And I am trying to survive it by reminding myself of some simple facts
Kate Hartwell
Jul 18
Sometimes I Want To Give Up On Parenting
Sometimes I Want To Give Up On Parenting
Parenting is the hardest job in the world
Myasquillace
Jul 18
The Royal Pains of Parenting No One Tells You About
The Royal Pains of Parenting No One Tells You About
Breaking crowns with my giant head
Carlos Garbiras
Jul 17
After Their Baby Died in 120 Degree Weather, They Immediately Set Up a GoFundMe Page
After Their Baby Died in 120 Degree Weather, They Immediately Set Up a GoFundMe Page
Dealing with shame is devastating, but feeling no shame is worse
McKenna Meyers
Jul 17
Do You Want Natural Childbirth?
Do You Want Natural Childbirth?
Why I did it
Danielle Ramos
Jul 17
How My Son Saved My Life Before He Was Born
How My Son Saved My Life Before He Was Born
As danger approached in slow motion, all I wanted to do was protect my child
Shaler McClure Wright
Jul 16
I Need Some Routine To My Life
I Need Some Routine To My Life
As a stay-at-home Mum, my days often blur into one
Amy Chambers
Jul 16
The Complexity of Being Your Children’s Best Friend
The Complexity of Being Your Children’s Best Friend
Should you tighten or loosen the grip as they get older?
Michele Maize
Jul 16
Dealing With Early Puberty
Dealing With Early Puberty
When your child’s body is ahead of their mind
Chantelle Atkins
Jul 15
The Dad I Want to Be
The Dad I Want to Be
A family man. Great husband. Fit and healthy. And more.
Travis McMullen
Jul 15
Tired Of Unsolicited Parenting Advice?
Tired Of Unsolicited Parenting Advice?
5 helpful tips for the unsure mom
Kelly Gawitt
Jul 14
How to Teach Kids the Difference Between Need and Want…
How to Teach Kids the Difference Between Need and Want…
…without losing your mind. OK, that bit might not be true.
CarolF
Jul 13
An 18-Year-Old Is an Adult, but They Are Still Your Child
An 18-Year-Old Is an Adult, but They Are Still Your Child
Parents have to have the wisdom of saints to help their young adults “become”
Maryan Pelland, Woman with a Pen
Jul 13
When Your Son or Daughter Battles Suicidal Ideation — Part One
When Your Son or Daughter Battles Suicidal Ideation — Part One
Your gut and your heart are your strongest allies as you travel this high-stakes parenting arc
Becky Piatt Davidson
Jul 13
A Revolution About the Revolution
A Revolution About the Revolution
On Benjamin Franklin, horses and instilling love for learning, as a parent hellbent to teach history’s value
Elle M. Athens
Jul 13
Here’s How Learning to Be Mindful Can Help You and Your Child
Here’s How Learning to Be Mindful Can Help You and Your Child
And some easy ways you can both do it!
Danielle Ramos
Jul 13
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