“What’s your favorite insect?” my seven-year-old daughter asked as we took an evening walk on the first night of her spring vacation. “You can’t pick
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We Are Mothers – By December McIntyre
We are the women with heavy eyelids, hectic homes, and full hearts. We are mothers. When our little one forgot his favorite blanket in the
Today I met a Struggling Single Mom From Honduras With 4 Kids
As a police officer, I don’t make much money, but I meet people on a daily basis that struggle more than I do. Tonight while
Humanity at its finest. A man who lost both of his arms, cares for his elderly mother.
A man who lost his arms at the age of seven has refused to stop caring for his elderly mother – despite also running a
One Mother Receives Education from Her 5 Year Old Son
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Uplifting Moving Image of the Day Shows the Magic of a Mother’s Touch
A Mama’s touch…♥ Just sooo adorable! ♥ Please share happy media using the social media buttons below. Thank you.
To Build (or Break) a Child’s Spirit – by Rachel Macy Stafford
If you needed to lose weight, what would be most motivating? You’ve put on some pounds. I’m not buying you any more clothes until you
Humbled by Kindness…
…A few humbling kind experiences all wrapped into one: Humbling experience #1. My mom got suddenly diagnosed with cancer and deteriorated unbelievably quickly. She seemed
The Bully Too Close to Home – By Rachel Macy Stafford
“What’s your favorite insect?” my 7-year-old daughter asked as we took an evening walk on the first night of her spring vacation. “You can’t pick
We’re Only Strangers Until We Connect. (One Grateful Mother’s Letter)
“Dear stranger next to us at the rodeo, When my son came up to you and grabbed your arm, you didn’t know he used to
For the Last 3-Years I’ve Been Lying to Everyone I know – By Lucy Kramer
Since the 1st of March 2012 I’ve been a liar and I’ve lied to everyone I know. I think I’ve lied hundreds of times. Maybe
The Important Thing About Yelling – by Rachel Macy Stafford
I cherish the notes I receive from my children—whether they are scribbled with a Sharpie on a yellow sticky note or written in perfect penmanship
Enough – by Rachel Macy Stafford
Sometimes I find myself sitting behind the wheel of the car thinking, Enough. Enough with the bickering. Enough with the chauffeuring, the gas-guzzling, the bumper-to-bumper.
7 Things That Good Mothers Do That I’m Not Going to Do Anymore – by Leigh Anderson
1. Bathe the kids every day. Children, unless they’ve been rolling in the mud, do not need a bath every day. In the summer I
How My Mom Became An Owner Of A Motorcycle
This is a short film about how Douglas Gautraud’s mom became an owner of a motorcycle. It’s a wonderful meditation on family lineage, serving others
Birthday Blessings – by Jay Westrom
I recently stopped at a convenience store for coffee and a breakfast sandwich. As I was walking in, I remembered it was March 17th and
Travel Woes Kindle the Kindness of Strangers – by Tessie Swope
Nothing reminds you that you’re a single parent quite like air travel with a toddler. During a trip home for Christmas last year, I brought
Surprise Giveback for Deserving Mum (Video)
Michelle is a mother who recently was forced to deal with some tragic news. Her 19-year-old son, Blaine, was killed in an accident where he
The Last Time – by Devon Corneal (Mother, Writer, Lawyer)
Tonight, Little Dude asked for a snuggle before bed. It was well past his bedtime and I was tired, cranky and had a stack of
The Weight of Motherhood – by Kristin Shaw
Seven is the number of pounds I lost in my first trimester with my son, because I could not stomach anything but waffles, cereal, Pop
Singing in the Rain – by ‘Shrewed Up’
Last Summer during a torrential rain fall, I stood in the frame of our storm door in silence to listen to and understand the beauty
Raising a Kind Daughter – by Kari Kubiszyn Kampakis
When my daughter Ella was in fourth grade, she got in the car one day after school and announced her plan to run for student
One Word That Can Bring Us Back to What Matters – by Rachel Macy Stafford
For the past six months, my 11-year-old daughter and I have been preoccupied with baby names. You see, when my sister-in-law invited Natalie and I
To the Mom or Dad Who Told Their Child Not to Stare at Mine – by Beth Hersom
Dear Moms and Dads, I want to talk about something uncomfortable. It’s come to my attention that many of the best among you are making
Kids Aren’t Expensive, But That Other Thing Sure Is – by Anna Barton
My husband and I have always wanted a lot of kids. (Of course, “a lot” is a relative term, depending what your social circles look
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