“Jackson’s Bad Choice” by Kristen Petry

Yawning, seven-year old Jackson woke up from his nap; smiling, stretching and luxuriating in his sick day.

“Does the President Poop?” by Kristin Markovich and Laura Moore

“Kids, it’s been awhile. Should we try to poop in the potty?!”

“NO!!!!!!”

“How to Raise a Warhol” by Maggie Gale

There was an odd quietness in the house, a stillness I could only describe as beautiful.

“Replaced” by Melissa Ostrom

You’re supposed to be the littlest. You were yesterday.

“Death and Preschool” by Erin Weber Boss

I have a five-year-old. She’s fierce and stubborn. She’s sweet and empathetic.

“Afro-Puff Daddy” by Nkosi Ife Bandele

Granted, my three year old daughter looks adorable in Afro-Puffs.

“Over Before It Started” by Robert Mangeot

The coyote pups have got bold, come right beside the porch near sundown. Gives me someone to talk to, I suppose.

“Tears of Growth” by Monica Pollin

The September he started first grade, my son cried every morning.