grieving

With Queen Elizabeth’s funeral around the corner, some people are wondering if any royal children will attend—and if kids should attend funerals in general.

Grieving a pet as a family is so hard, but I let my kids know that grief is normal and it will take time to process the death of our beloved dog.

One of the hardest parts about having kids was losing quality time with my spry and sensitive Jack Russell Terrier, Brooklyn.

I had to remind myself how lucky I was: I was under 35, I was healthy, and we could afford IVF. But I also found it hard not to feel sorry for myself through all the pregnancy losses.

I was shattered after the death of a parent, and I worried how the loss of my mother would affect my son and my ability to raise him.

My daughter hung a sign saying “No crying!” on her hospital room door. I only broke her rule once—just before she passed away from a cancer without a cure.

The mother of a child with severe autism talks about special needs parenting and the grief, overwhelm and isolation she experiences.