For Dads

My own dear mom, who somehow survived parenthood without Google, e-books, Facebook forums, cell phones, or even her own mother, had the best words of wisdom for me when I gave birth to my son.

"I've realized that the state of my marriage often sets the tone of our home. Our unity encourages kindness. And, at it’s very best, our partnership illustrates the values of honor, loyalty, and respect."

Spoken conversations in the time of texting are sort of old-school now. And, call me traditional, but I think they're important.

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We’re not perfect, but we’re perfectly paired. Ten years feels like a lifetime, and yet at the same time it doesn’t. We’re still young in marriage but feeling a bit older, and hopefully a bit wiser. And as I continue to reflect on the road we’ve traveled thus far, one thing is clear: I got the better end of the deal.

Dad doesn’t have to be Dad. When you see a man doing the duties of a parent, he is doing something that’s not always expected. The dad who “just shows up;” the dad who participates? He does deserve a trophy.

Tips from an experienced mom on flying with children. From window clings to sippy cups, your next air travel with kids will be a smooth flight!

Our mom-approved holiday shopping guide includes gift ideas for everyone in the family! Pick a category and find our list of hand-selected products just for them and enter to win!

One mom's story of meeting her son through foster care and the walk from foster care to adoption as a path to parenthood.

"What do you say to someone you’ve never met but is giving you love and life?"