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‘The eyes staring back at me were mine. The lips were his father’s. I knew it instantaneously. I found my son!’

Love What Matters | Jul 18, 2021

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‘Will you take a 2-year-old little girl?’ I didn’t sign up to foster 5 kids under 5!’: Since mom adopts 5 kids from foster care, ‘Once I saw their faces, I couldn’t say no’

Love What Matters | Jul 17, 2021

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‘Momma, can you please call the judge? He’s moving too slow. Does he know I need you to be my momma? I’ll tell him. I need to be adopted. I can’t wait anymore.’ My boys waited 3 long years.’

Love What Matters | Jul 17, 2021

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The call came at midnight: ‘We have a 3-year-old girl at the hospital. Her mom was shot, her dad has been arrested. Can you come pick her up? I will never regret saying yes.’

Love What Matters | Jul 16, 2021

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Dad Hilariously Photoshops Kids Into Risky Situations To Prank Mom At Work.

Beverly L. Jenkins | Jul 16, 2021

In 2019, Kenny Deuss of Antwerp, Belgium, became a father for the first time. His partner soon went back to work on Tuesdays, leaving Kenny...

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Dear Newborn Mother, Please Know This Is What Productivity Looks Like

Love What Matters | Jul 15, 2021

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‘Will he ever have to leave us?’ my children asked.: Foster mom shares emotional journey towards adoption, ‘Our family is built on love’

Love What Matters | Jul 14, 2021

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I Am Not A Fun Mom—And That’s Okay

Love What Matters | Jul 13, 2021

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‘We have some kids that might be a good fit.’ Did she say KIDS?’: Foster parents welcome sibling group, ‘We plan to spend forever loving them’

Love What Matters | Jul 13, 2021

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Couple’s failed adoption leads to beautiful open adoption with new birth mom. ‘I never felt a love so strong.’

Love What Matters | Jul 12, 2021

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‘They asked us to sit down. These strong, selfless parents asked us if we’d adopt their precious baby.’: Family adopts baby girl while pregnant with a baby girl of their own

Love What Matters | Jul 12, 2021

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‘As my daughter and I ran along a back country road, we passed a man. ‘She’s setting the pace for you.’ ‘Something clicked.’: Emotional moment reminds mom to let go

Love What Matters | Jul 9, 2021

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‘Dear God, please bring me a 4-year-old sister.’ Then came an email.: Couple adopts 3 ‘unlikely siblings,’ ‘We are a family’

Love What Matters | Jul 9, 2021

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‘If my child starts to yell or act up, it’s not because we don’t know how to discipline.’: Mom shares important plea for grace, ‘Some disabilities are hidden in plain sight’

Love What Matters | Jul 3, 2021

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Parents Of Graduates—Your Kid Did It, Even If It Looks Nothing Like You Thought It Would

Love What Matters | Jul 1, 2021

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‘You can stay with us.’ Arlo was just an hour old. ‘That would be wonderful,’ I accepted.’: 2 moms come together for the love of their son in open adoption, ‘It wasn’t weird, it wasn’t awkward, it’s everlasting love’

Love What Matters | Jun 29, 2021

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‘I hear you talking to friends. You ‘don’t feel like yourself lately.’ I can see tears in your eyes. You may not love yourself right now, Mama, but I do.’: Mom pens appreciation letter to fellow mothers

Love What Matters | Jun 29, 2021

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‘She’s white. Is that okay?’ Without hesitating, my husband said, ‘She needs a home. Her race isn’t relevant. Families don’t have to match’

Love What Matters | Jun 27, 2021

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‘My mom still waves goodbye to me. She stands out on her driveway and waves.’: Daughter ‘thinks of her mom’ when grieving how fast her own child are growing up

Love What Matters | Jun 27, 2021

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‘Well, if you’re not my daughter-in-law anymore, then from now on you’re my daughter.’: Couple choose to peacefully co-parent after divorce, ‘The kids first, ego last formula has been so worth it’

Love What Matters | Jun 25, 2021

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‘We have no excuse.’ We took in a 4-day-old baby who’d been exposed to drugs. I had NO idea of her needs.’: Couple celebrates foster daughter’s reunification, ‘It doesn’t mean goodbye’

Love What Matters | Jun 23, 2021

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10 Parents Explain Why Their Kids Are Crying And The Reasons Are Hilarious

Ashley Ziegler | Jan 17, 2021

If you've ever spent time with a toddler, you know they have some very big feelings. Most of the time, those emotions make sense, even...

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“Principal Mom’s” Embarrassing Online School Announcements Have 1000s Cracking Up.

Corinne Sanders | Aug 24, 2020

With many schools moving to online classes this fall, kids and their parents are doing their best to adapt to the at-home learning environment. While...

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2-Yr-Old’s Adorable Way Of Thanking Mom Is The Positive Boost We Needed.

Beverly L. Jenkins | Jun 15, 2020

All parents try to instill good manners in their children every chance they get. Still, there's only so much one can expect from a 2-year-old....

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‘The eyes staring back at me were mine. The lips were his father’s. I knew it instantaneously. I found my son!’

‘Will you take a 2-year-old little girl?’ I didn’t sign up to foster 5 kids under 5!’: Since mom adopts 5 kids from foster care, ‘Once I saw their faces, I couldn’t say no’

‘Momma, can you please call the judge? He’s moving too slow. Does he know I need you to be my momma? I’ll tell him. I need to be adopted. I can’t wait anymore.’ My boys waited 3 long years.’

The call came at midnight: ‘We have a 3-year-old girl at the hospital. Her mom was shot, her dad has been arrested. Can you come pick her up? I will never regret saying yes.’

Dad Hilariously Photoshops Kids Into Risky Situations To Prank Mom At Work.

Dear Newborn Mother, Please Know This Is What Productivity Looks Like

‘Will he ever have to leave us?’ my children asked.: Foster mom shares emotional journey towards adoption, ‘Our family is built on love’

I Am Not A Fun Mom—And That’s Okay

‘We have some kids that might be a good fit.’ Did she say KIDS?’: Foster parents welcome sibling group, ‘We plan to spend forever loving them’

Couple’s failed adoption leads to beautiful open adoption with new birth mom. ‘I never felt a love so strong.’

‘They asked us to sit down. These strong, selfless parents asked us if we’d adopt their precious baby.’: Family adopts baby girl while pregnant with a baby girl of their own

‘As my daughter and I ran along a back country road, we passed a man. ‘She’s setting the pace for you.’ ‘Something clicked.’: Emotional moment reminds mom to let go

‘Dear God, please bring me a 4-year-old sister.’ Then came an email.: Couple adopts 3 ‘unlikely siblings,’ ‘We are a family’

‘If my child starts to yell or act up, it’s not because we don’t know how to discipline.’: Mom shares important plea for grace, ‘Some disabilities are hidden in plain sight’

Parents Of Graduates—Your Kid Did It, Even If It Looks Nothing Like You Thought It Would

‘You can stay with us.’ Arlo was just an hour old. ‘That would be wonderful,’ I accepted.’: 2 moms come together for the love of their son in open adoption, ‘It wasn’t weird, it wasn’t awkward, it’s everlasting love’

‘I hear you talking to friends. You ‘don’t feel like yourself lately.’ I can see tears in your eyes. You may not love yourself right now, Mama, but I do.’: Mom pens appreciation letter to fellow mothers

‘She’s white. Is that okay?’ Without hesitating, my husband said, ‘She needs a home. Her race isn’t relevant. Families don’t have to match’

‘My mom still waves goodbye to me. She stands out on her driveway and waves.’: Daughter ‘thinks of her mom’ when grieving how fast her own child are growing up

‘Well, if you’re not my daughter-in-law anymore, then from now on you’re my daughter.’: Couple choose to peacefully co-parent after divorce, ‘The kids first, ego last formula has been so worth it’

‘We have no excuse.’ We took in a 4-day-old baby who’d been exposed to drugs. I had NO idea of her needs.’: Couple celebrates foster daughter’s reunification, ‘It doesn’t mean goodbye’

10 Parents Explain Why Their Kids Are Crying And The Reasons Are Hilarious

“Principal Mom’s” Embarrassing Online School Announcements Have 1000s Cracking Up.

2-Yr-Old’s Adorable Way Of Thanking Mom Is The Positive Boost We Needed.

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