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Bullied 6th Grader’s Tears Turn to Joy After Community Rallies to Sign His Yearbook

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Friend Says “Of All People, You Should Get Why Someone Would Abort a Cleft Baby”—Dad’s Reply Is Perfect

"My ‘friend’ said, ‘Come on, of all people, you should get why someone would want to abort a cleft baby.’ That shocked me. Why would he think that?"

During a Kitchen Dance Party, Foster Mom Hears Heartfelt Words: ‘I Miss My Other Daddy’

"I felt the tug on my sleeve and looked down to find him standing motionless. His mouth was moving but I couldn’t make out his words. His quiet body in the noisy room caught me off guard. I bent down to find his voice."

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Why I Had ‘The Talk’ With My 9-Year-Old

I think I have a hangover from the blow to my head and heart still. If you need me, I’ll be over in the corner medicating myself with whatever yummy snacks I can find…

Don’t Shelter Your Kids from the Dirty, Dirty ‘S-Word’

"The problem is, all kids will find out. Parents are the ones who can decide how and when. After being a youth pastor for three years, and now a teacher for one, I have seen that the majority of parents are failing."