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Mothering A Child Who Has Only Known Neglect

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Mothering A Child Who Has Only Known Neglect

When I first met the 26-month-old boy I would adopt, my heart sank — the level of neglect he had faced was overwhelming.

Sonia Naylor, as told to Valerie Howes, Today's Parent

Why I’ve Decided Not To Have Kids

Why I’ve Decided Not To Have Kids

I’ve decided it is unfair of me to bring a baby into the world knowing I might pass on my illness.

Kristen Hutchison

What It's Like To Foster 115 Kids

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What It's Like To Foster 115 Kids

When I retired, I opened my house — and my heart — up to foster kids. I thought I’d try it out for a few years — five, tops. But I’m still at it, 115 kids later.

Marcy Perron - as told to Kate Rae, Today's Parent

‘I Regret Having Children’

‘I Regret Having Children’

In pushing the boundaries of accepted maternal response, women are challenging an explosive taboo — and reframing motherhood in the process.

Anne Kingston, Maclean's

The Impossibility Of Another Baby

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The Impossibility Of Another Baby

When I found I was pregnant again, I had to wrap my head around how it could all work. But what if it couldn’t?

Imogen Wallace, Today's Parent