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‘Is he a drug baby? You’re making a huge mistake.’: Southern woman adopts African American child in ‘little town known for racial divides,’ aims to break stigmas

Love What Matters | Sep 16, 2021

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‘I was embarrassed to announce my pregnancy. ‘I have a 3-month-old. What will they think?’: Mom of 11 ‘thankful for each healthy baby’

Love What Matters | Sep 15, 2021

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Mom Of 6 Goes Back To School To Inspire Her Kids To Chase Their Dreams.

Beverly L. Jenkins | Sep 15, 2021

For the past 12 years, Dafani Peralta has regretted not finishing high school. The Paterson, New Jersey, mom of six had to drop out when...

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‘Are you her nanny?’ ‘Did you kidnap her?’: Single black mom adopts 2 white siblings, ‘Love goes beyond skin color’

Love What Matters | Sep 14, 2021

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Teen Helps Mom With Cancer Shave Her Head — Then Turns Blade On His Own Hair.

Beverly L. Jenkins | Sep 11, 2021

Hair loss is one of the most common yet devastating side effects of receiving chemotherapy for cancer. Even though there are many options for alternative...

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Bestselling Author Comforts 1000s With Peaceful Promises For Anyone Grieving A Loss.

Beverly L. Jenkins | Sep 10, 2021

Internationally bestselling author Clare Mackintosh is best-known for her edge-of-your-seat crime thrillers, but behind the scenes, she's a mother who has experienced the ultimate loss....

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‘She was abandoned with nothing, not even a name. ‘There’s a 10-day-old,’ he told us. ‘She only has 3% of a brain.’: Adoptive mom, ‘We get to be the lucky ones who love them forever’

Love What Matters | Sep 10, 2021

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Chance Meeting Lands Struggling Mom Of 2 New Life As A Fashion Model.

Beverly L. Jenkins | Sep 9, 2021

Until a few years ago, Olajumoke Orisaguna was just another mother in a small village struggling to put food on the table for her two...

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Community Rallies To Repay Pub Owner Who Helped Them Through The Pandemic.

Kelsey Bjork | Sep 8, 2021

When the pandemic forced bars and restaurants in New York City to close, Mary O'Halloran didn't know how she and her family would make it....

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‘I love you, I hope you know that. But I’m small and new and I can’t say it yet.’: Mom pens touching letter from perspective of newborn

Love What Matters | Sep 7, 2021

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‘He’s a biter. Will you take him?’ He was dropped off with nothing but the clothes on his back.’: Single foster mom shares journey, ‘I was made for this’

Love What Matters | Sep 4, 2021

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‘How can you waste the best years of your life fostering children?’ People questioned if I’d find a husband.’: Single foster mom says ‘these children are worth it’

Love What Matters | Sep 3, 2021

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‘I called 47 homes today. Can you take her in?’: Teen’s gut wrenching plea to stay with foster parents who feel like ‘mom and dad’

Love What Matters | Sep 2, 2021

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‘Linda, I have news.’ The delivery room was hush-hush. ‘She will be a burden.’: Mom details emotional journey advocating for daughter with Down syndrome

Love What Matters | Sep 1, 2021

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‘My 5-year-old and I were ready to leave Target when it started pouring. ‘Do we wait?’ I asked.’: Mom learns powerful lesson from daughter at Target

Love What Matters | Sep 1, 2021

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‘I’m grown, married, and a momma to my own herd, but I’ll never stop needing you, mom.’: Woman praises mother’s ‘sacrifices, love’ in emotional letter

Love What Matters | Aug 31, 2021

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‘You need to place our child for adoption.’ I was totally alone.’: Birth mom becomes part of son’s adoptive family, ‘The moments we share are priceless’

Love What Matters | Aug 30, 2021

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‘She texted me a positive pregnancy test photo. ‘Do you want another baby?’: After struggle with infertility, couple share beautiful open adoption journey

Love What Matters | Aug 30, 2021

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‘We received a little boy. We didn’t have enough clothes or toys, but the joy on his face was the biggest blessing.’: Mom shares important lesson about foster care

Love What Matters | Aug 29, 2021

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‘The photographer asked, ‘Would you like to retake the photo without the tooth?’ She replied, ‘Nope, I’m good!’: Mom admires ‘strong-willed’ daughter after hilarious school photos

Love What Matters | Aug 28, 2021

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15 Before And After Photos That Hilariously Capture The Chaos Of Parenthood

Kelsey Bjork | Aug 28, 2021

Becoming a parent is a beautiful, magical experience... except for the times when it's not. Even the hectic moments are ones that moms and dads...

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‘I used to read him stories, now he studies textbooks. I wondered if he’d ever sleep through the night. Now, I pray he’ll get home safely.’: Mom talks parenting grown-up child

Love What Matters | Aug 26, 2021

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‘Hours after we unloaded her into her new, tiny dorm, I grabbed my keys. ‘I’m coming back to get you.’: Mom urges parents dropping off kids at college to ‘watch them fly’

Love What Matters | Aug 25, 2021

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Crowd Goes Wild When Mom Sprints Onto Soccer Field To Tackle Runaway Toddler.

Beverly L. Jenkins | Aug 25, 2021

When Morgan Tucker's employer offered her club seats on the sidelines of a Major League Soccer game, she jumped at the chance to go. The...

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Tag Archives | motherhood

‘Is he a drug baby? You’re making a huge mistake.’: Southern woman adopts African American child in ‘little town known for racial divides,’ aims to break stigmas

‘I was embarrassed to announce my pregnancy. ‘I have a 3-month-old. What will they think?’: Mom of 11 ‘thankful for each healthy baby’

Mom Of 6 Goes Back To School To Inspire Her Kids To Chase Their Dreams.

‘Are you her nanny?’ ‘Did you kidnap her?’: Single black mom adopts 2 white siblings, ‘Love goes beyond skin color’

Teen Helps Mom With Cancer Shave Her Head — Then Turns Blade On His Own Hair.

Bestselling Author Comforts 1000s With Peaceful Promises For Anyone Grieving A Loss.

‘She was abandoned with nothing, not even a name. ‘There’s a 10-day-old,’ he told us. ‘She only has 3% of a brain.’: Adoptive mom, ‘We get to be the lucky ones who love them forever’

Chance Meeting Lands Struggling Mom Of 2 New Life As A Fashion Model.

Community Rallies To Repay Pub Owner Who Helped Them Through The Pandemic.

‘I love you, I hope you know that. But I’m small and new and I can’t say it yet.’: Mom pens touching letter from perspective of newborn

‘He’s a biter. Will you take him?’ He was dropped off with nothing but the clothes on his back.’: Single foster mom shares journey, ‘I was made for this’

‘How can you waste the best years of your life fostering children?’ People questioned if I’d find a husband.’: Single foster mom says ‘these children are worth it’

‘I called 47 homes today. Can you take her in?’: Teen’s gut wrenching plea to stay with foster parents who feel like ‘mom and dad’

‘Linda, I have news.’ The delivery room was hush-hush. ‘She will be a burden.’: Mom details emotional journey advocating for daughter with Down syndrome

‘My 5-year-old and I were ready to leave Target when it started pouring. ‘Do we wait?’ I asked.’: Mom learns powerful lesson from daughter at Target

‘I’m grown, married, and a momma to my own herd, but I’ll never stop needing you, mom.’: Woman praises mother’s ‘sacrifices, love’ in emotional letter

‘You need to place our child for adoption.’ I was totally alone.’: Birth mom becomes part of son’s adoptive family, ‘The moments we share are priceless’

‘She texted me a positive pregnancy test photo. ‘Do you want another baby?’: After struggle with infertility, couple share beautiful open adoption journey

‘We received a little boy. We didn’t have enough clothes or toys, but the joy on his face was the biggest blessing.’: Mom shares important lesson about foster care

‘The photographer asked, ‘Would you like to retake the photo without the tooth?’ She replied, ‘Nope, I’m good!’: Mom admires ‘strong-willed’ daughter after hilarious school photos

15 Before And After Photos That Hilariously Capture The Chaos Of Parenthood

‘I used to read him stories, now he studies textbooks. I wondered if he’d ever sleep through the night. Now, I pray he’ll get home safely.’: Mom talks parenting grown-up child

‘Hours after we unloaded her into her new, tiny dorm, I grabbed my keys. ‘I’m coming back to get you.’: Mom urges parents dropping off kids at college to ‘watch them fly’

Crowd Goes Wild When Mom Sprints Onto Soccer Field To Tackle Runaway Toddler.

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