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    On the Eve of Sweet 16

    Joanne De Simone October 24, 2023 essays

    It is always possible to discover small but significant joys.

    special needs, disabled, motherhood, parenting, celebrations, 16th birthday, autism, birthday, diabled, wheelchair, joy, sons

    A Nut-Free Journey

    Kim Williams October 21, 2023 essays

    Being a mom of twin 7-year-old boys with severe nut allergies has definitely tested my sanity.

    motherhood, parenting, sanity, nuts, nut-allergy, anaphylaxis, breathing, emergency, school, hospitals, life-threatening

    Sharing the Cake is Never Easy

    Ruth Dawkins October 19, 2023 essays

    As I’ve grown older and more accepting of my own introversion, I have made peace with my dislike of birthday parties.

    birthday, parties, celebrations, gatherings, motherhood, parenting, activities, festivities, son, teenagers

    So Lucky

    Jill Robbins October 18, 2023 essays

    I recently met a Chinese man who congratulated me on giving my kids a home.

    adoption, home, parenting, motherhood, china, curiosity

    Compassion and Empathy

    Jill Robbins October 17, 2023 essays

    I am a much more compassionate, empathetic and tolerant human because of the rocky road my family traveled to bring these children in to our fold.

    adoption, parenting, motherhood, empathy, compassion, tolerance, family, china

    Milestones That Matter

    Kaly Sullivan October 13, 2023 essays

    The milestones that change things give you a glimpse into how this small person will one day be a functioning member of society. 

    milestones, development, growth, individuals, motherhood, parenting, record book, keepsake, glimpses, change

    7 Things I’m So Glad I Ignored About Parenting Lists

    Alyssia Birnbaum October 11, 2023 essays

    For two years before our daughter Amelia was born and we adopted her, I scoured Pinterest and the internet for articles about parenthood.

    adoption, birth mother, motherhood, parenting, daughter, lists, advice, birth

    Tethered

    Becky Tountas October 9, 2023 essays

    There are times when I miss my life before my daughter was born.

    daughter, motherhood, parenting, time, stay-at-home mom, lonely, mom

    Why I’m Choosing to Have Only One Child

    Abby Byrd October 6, 2023 essays

    I believe that the only acceptable reason for us to have a child is an earnest desire to create and nurture another human being

    motherhood, childhood, singleton, parenting, marriage, age

    This Is The World, A Global Treasury by Miroslav Sasek

    Amélie Trufant Dawson October 2, 2023 essays

    It’s a 233-page gorgeous travelogue with a wonderfully vintage vibe that still rings true with this generation. 

    books, children, parenting, adventure, travel, family, miroslav sasek
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