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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 Stranger Who Gave My 3-Year-Old a Bracelet in the McDonald’s Bathroom

"You heard me tell her we had a long drive home and she needed to use the potty. You heard her tell me she was scared the toilet would flush while she was sitting on it."

Daughter’s “Pootergirl” Costume for Picture Day Goes Viral After She Rejects Dad’s Outfit Choices

"She walked up, looked over each of her choices, turned and said ‘POOTERGIRL!’ and well…I couldn’t argue with that answer...”

Tag: Parenting

Mom & Baby Die Within 6 Months of Each Other—Here’s the Heartbreaking Note She Left Behind

"I won’t be around to see you grow up. It’s a hard thing to say and even harder to face."

I Used To Be a Good Mom

"We didn’t know the answers, but one thing we did know: we were no longer the parents we used to be and as all of our children struggled, we no longer felt like 'good parents' at all."

How to Stop Reacting to Your Child’s Pleading Texts

How do you discern when to bail your kid out and when to let natural consequences be their guide?

Mom Yells at 5-Yr-Old for Not Helping—Every Parent Needs to Read This Kid’s Response

“Why are you crying?” I asked in frustration. “Because I just wanted a little help?!” It was one of those Mommy Moments where I felt like I should be the one crying. But then she spoke through her veil of tears.

Just Remember, I Called You Baby First

"One day, some girl is gonna like you..."

Relative Asks Boy for a Big Hug & He Says “No”—Mom’s 6-Word Reply Has the Internet Cheering

"And what may have been considered as slightly awkward or rude on my part, it’s something I’m proud as a parent to say or do."

6 Ways Screen Time Is Making Your Kids Moody, Crazy, and Lazy

What’s happening? Both parents and clinicians may be “barking up the wrong tree.”

Overwhelmed Mom Goes Out After a Bad Day With Her 2 Sons—3 Hours Later, She Sees This Note

She was completely "worn out, tired, frustrated and overwhelmed." Then she came back to this letter...