Content Warning: language, child abuse, suicidal thoughts Five years ago, at nearly thirty years old, I ended my relationship with my...

Bryanne Figlia is a woman I've known for over a decade now, and she's pretty special. She's a Mom. She's the wife of a police officer....

I know that as a parent, I’m responsible for ensuring my children’s well-being. I need to make sure I provide food, clothing, and...

When I started having kids over 27 years ago (man I’m old), I wanted to be the best mom for them. I wanted to instill values in them,...

WARNING: Vulgar language in this post Elizabeth was continuing to do well in school. She was not exactly an “A” student, but so much...

WARNING: Vulgar language in this post I knew that being a stepmom would be challenging. I watched the issues my own stepmom encountered...

*language warning* My daughter, as I've mentioned before, is 8. She's an amazing kid: a good student, a thoughtful friend, a funny, happy...

Hear me out. My daughter is 8. I know that she loves me, based on the mere fact that she wants to be with me practically every second of...

Hello Girl Gone Smart readers! My name is Kristen. I'm a mom. And I am exhausted. To be a bit more descriptive, I'm a 38 year old working...