I almost chose a cheaper in-home daycare for my 1-year-old…then I learned the shocking truth no parent should ever ignore.
Three years ago, I landed a new teaching job in a small Iowa town. I lived about 35 minutes away ...
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From Joy to Heartbreak: Mom’s Journey Through Pregnancy, Down Syndrome, and the Loss of Her Baby Jensen
Disclaimer: This story includes images of child loss that may be triggering to some. I can remember the exact moment ...
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Every Goodbye Counts: How Spending Time with a Woman with Alzheimer’s Taught Me the True Meaning of Presence and Love
A few years ago, I was taking care of a young girl with autism and her brother. One day, while ...
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A Little Boy Who Lost His Dad Too Soon Is Growing Up But My Heart Still Sees Him as Mine Forever
The little boy who became “hot” overnight. So it begins. Last night, my son was cornered by a group of ...
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Mom Refused to Buy Toys for Christmas What Her 3½-Year-Old Opened Instead Sparked Skills, Joy, and a Family-Wide Rethink
“I refuse to buy my kids any toys for Christmas. Yes—you read that right. But before you roll your eyes, ...
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Born with a heart ‘on the wrong side,’ Teddy survived two life-threatening surgeries before his first birthday this tiny warrior is already inspiring the world.
My 10-month-old son, Teddy, was born with a congenital heart defect. We first learned something was wrong during my 20-week ...
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He walked away from his daughter for years but the man who chose to stay gave her a childhood full of love, laughter, and endless firsts.
Dear You, I won’t put your name out here for the world to see, but you know who you are. ...
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When Halloween Candy Became a Lesson in Alzheimer’s: A 3-Year-Old Learns About Love, Patience, and the Grandma He Can’t Remember
He reached into the candy bowl and pulled out something that looked promising—a shiny little treat. Only once it was ...
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She opened her home to foster kids and then her baby was diagnosed with leukemia the very next day. Here’s how one family survived heartbreak, hospital stays, and unimaginable challenges together.
Opening Our Foster Home “‘I could never do what you do.’ That’s a sentence I’ve heard countless times. Most of ...
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I’m a widow who’s lived the happy wedding fantasy and the harsh reality after love fades to grief. Here’s what no one tells brides-to-be.
Recently, I found myself stuck in the waiting line at the Apple Store in the mall—because, of course, when my ...
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