by PAL | May 1, 2025 | Parent Like You
  I am the mom of three children, one son, one daughter, and one baby in Heaven. I also have two stepsons and four grandchildren, with one in Heaven. My first child, Justin, was a bright, talented child with lots of energy! Early on in grade school, he had some...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by PAL | Mar 31, 2025 | Parent Like You
  I am a proud father and grandfather of three grown children and four beautiful grandchildren. I was raised in a major city in the Midwest.  My family was deeply affected by substance use disorder. My father battled alcohol addiction for years, but he finally stopped...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by PAL | Mar 1, 2025 | Parent Like You
    We are a family of four.  My husband and I have two children, a daughter (22) and a son (23).  We are a close family, and I had so much fun raising both of our children.  I always wanted a son and a daughter (I actually wanted twins) and I am thankful that...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by PAL | Feb 1, 2025 | Parent Like You
  For this child, we have prayed. Our son Ben was what people refer to as our “rainbow” baby, he was born after the loss of a child due to a miscarriage. He represented hope and renewal, and the entire family was excited.  He came into our family, and I...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by PAL | Jan 1, 2025 | Parent Like You
My husband and I have been married for 43 years and have two sons. Our oldest son is married and has a baby. When our sons were growing up, our home was filled with neighborhood kids and school friends. Our youngest son began with marijuana in middle school and...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					 by PAL | Dec 1, 2024 | Parent Like You
  I am the mother of two grown children, a daughter and a son. I have one grandson and two granddaughters.  My husband and I have been married for 40 years.  Growing up, my children were involved in several sports and activities, and we were very involved in our...