MediaNews Group/Orange County Register via Getty Images/MediaNews Group/Getty Images There are few things more endearing to me than a themed run, especially this time of year. I’m not a runner in any sense of the word, but I absolutely love watching people run a marathon or head out for their annual Thanksgiving Day runs. There’s something so special about it, and if you feel the same way, you need a few Turkey Trot Instagram captions in your back pocket to help you document. Whether you’re the one running (please tell me you’re wearing a turkey hat or a big pilgrim...
Woman Shares What Her Stepdaughter Says When Away From Her Mom
Blended families can be complicated. I would know; as a stepmom myself, there is definitely a nuanced way of navigating relationships, especially with your stepchildren and their biological family. Thankfully, we’ve all made it work for many years with little issue, but that’s because of thoughtful conversations and continual work to make our little blended family get along and stay happy. One mom shared her journey as a stepmom, what her stepdaughter says about her biological mom when they’re together, and her thoughtful responses in a viral video. In the video, Ciayra Ray-Mcilwain, captured the bittersweet moments when her stepdaughter...
Out of My Mind Is A Coming-Of-Age Story That Will Make You Laugh, Cry, & Everything In Between
As parents, we know how incredible it is to watch a kid come into themselves in small ways: finding the guts to ask a question in front of the class, deciding to do something on their own and then actually doing it, joining a group activity after a long time spent watching from the sidelines. And man — it always gets us. This feeling permeates Out of My Mind, a new original movie on Disney+. The story centers on Melody Brooks, a funny and whip-smart sixth grader who has cerebral palsy and as a result, uses a wheelchair and is...
My Kids Are No Longer Babies But Life Feels Harder Than Ever
SolStock/E+/Getty Images I remember the support parade beating down my door the moment I brought my first baby home. People arrived with gifts, delivered meals, and sent inquiring texts about my mental and physical health. It was like a big warm hug from my whole community, metaphorically (and sometimes literally) wrapping their arms around my baby and me as I transitioned into motherhood, everyone so genuinely concerned and wanting to help lighten my load. It was amazing, and I appreciated it so much. But the irony is that I didn’t really need much help back then. Now’s when I need...