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1st Grader Picks Out Green Dress for Picture Day—The Results Leave Mom Cry-Laughing

“This is the story of a little girl’s love of a green dress, a mother who tries to instill independence, and how those two things came together in the most epic and brilliant combination possible."

Student’s Humble Plea to Teacher at the Bottom of His Test Goes Viral for All the Right Reasons

"This note gave me so much hope. Let us all be a little more like this young man!!"

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1st Grader Picks Out Green Dress for Picture Day—The Results Leave Mom Cry-Laughing

“This is the story of a little girl’s love of a green dress, a mother who tries to instill independence, and how those two things came together in the most epic and brilliant combination possible."

Daughter Texts Mom “I’ll Be Home Soon” from Burger King Bathroom—20 Minutes Later, Her Worst Nightmare Comes True

"She's my only daughter, my best friend. She was supposed to start her new job today, now she's on life support.”

To the Man Behind Me at Target Who Wouldn’t Take “No” for an Answer

"You told me I deserved it when I started to tear up."

Vaccines, Sunscreens & the “Sneaky Lie” Moms Need to Stop Believing

"Whether it’s vaccines, essential oils, gluten, GMO’s, or epidurals, we’ve made ourselves susceptible to a very sneaky lie."

“Oh Wow, They Just Dump Their Kids Off on Their Parents”: Stop Shaming Moms Whose Kids Are Close to Their Grandparents, Mom Pleads

When I tell people my kids go for a sleepover once a week at their grandparents, they almost fall over, and always end up shaming me.

“PLEASE Clap for Our Kids Too”: I Know You’re Not in the Stadium to See the Marching Band or Cheerleaders, But They Need Your...

"At most high schools, members of the football team are lauded and applauded and respected and admired, which is great for them. But at some of those same schools, members of the marching band, especially, are made fun of."

Today I Took a Picture of Myself in a Bikini

"My daughter would question me as to why I wasn’t wearing a two-piece bathing suit. I would tell her 'Mommy just doesn’t feel comfortable in it,' and when she would push for me to explain what I meant I would just deflect the conversation and bring up a new topic."

“It’s Just One Night, It Won’t Hurt”: Grieving Mom Begs Parents Not to Co-sleep After Baby’s Tragic Death

When I woke up, there was blood on my shirt and coming from her nose. She was as limp as a rag doll. I remember crying and screaming, ‘no, no, no.’

Dear Son, It’s OK to Be a Mama’s Boy

Everyone refers to you as a mama's boy, as if it's somehow a negative thing. They laugh and joke, and make comments here and there about how soft I am making you.