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Around age three, your child begins to comprehend pregnancy and birth, and will ask you about his birth story and whether he was "in your tummy" — though you can start the conversations even earlier. | Keep reading »
SINGLE PARENTING
“ I’ll admit that being a single mother is hard, and there are days when strong doses of courage, determination, humility, and coffee get me by. But I’ll also confess that being the head of our little household has had tremendous, unexpected rewards. ”
Q: "My 16-year-old recently connected with his birth mother. His conversations with her are warm and emotional, while he is surly and resentful toward me. I want to be supportive, but I feel anxious and threatened." Read the answer »
In honor of Mother's Day this month, we want to see photos of moms and kids. Please share shots of your children with their moms, birth moms, and grandmothers!
As Father's Day approaches, we want to see photos of dads and kids. Please share shots of your children with their dads, birth fathers, and grandfathers today!
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