By Madison Marchegiano A Pool Fence Could Have Saved Colt—Do You Have One?
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1-4, and unfortunately, I know this all too well. Our…
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By Caitlin Van Hefty Motherhood Reintroduced Me to the Magic of Books
I am grateful to my children for so many things. But there is one in particular I feel especially thankful…
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The Doctor Said Autism Is a Marathon Not a Sprint; He Was Only Half Right
The starting gun goes off loudly and without warning, usually in the office of a developmental pediatrician. Some of the…
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By Tessa Dreyer To the Parents Raising an Only Child
"How many kids do you have?" another mother asks me at the playground. A question most moms ask when meeting…
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By Kim Hanson Oak Bay
The sun is shining when I leave our hotel. My burgundy puffer seems like it will suffice, but the chill…
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By Mikaela Perron-Sampson Chasing Her Smile
It was December 21, 2020. Olive—13 months old—sat on our kitchen floor. I’d combed her wispy blond hair carefully to…
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By Rachel Kosar God Gave Me Nieces
Your sister gets pregnant, then starts having babies, and you feel happy. You think to yourself, It will be exciting…
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By Her View From Home Seniors Answer Questions from Their Sixth Grade Selves—And It’s the Best Video You’ll See This Week
Somewhere in Chattanooga, TN is a school employee who deserves a huge raise... because whoever came up with the concept…
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By Angela Williams Glenn There’s Something Special about Theater Kids
Coauthored by Emily McHugh They rehearse all week, week after week, until the weeks stretch into months and the closer…
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Here’s To the Fierce Defenders
Sometimes it comes down to just you and them. You’re the only thing standing between them and the back of…
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By Christen McKey The Tangled and Beautiful Roots of Our Family Tree are My Mother’s Masterpiece
There are times my kids will slip up and call me “Grana” instead of “Mama.” I just laugh and jokingly…
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Bailey’s Story
Trigger warning: This post discusses death and suicide With broken hearts, we announce that our beloved friend, talented writer, and…
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