I think everybody has a picture in their head about how it goes talking to their kids about puberty: you’re uncomfortable, they’re uncomfortable, and nobody walks away completely happy about the experience. Well, they recently started the puberty convo at Samm Davidson’s son’s school, and guess what? It went great! She writes: “My son eagerly hung up his backpack and kicked off his shoes as he motioned me toward the living room, eyes wide with excitement. ‘Come in here, Mom,’ he yelled. ‘Let’s talk.’”

Read the whole thing and find yourself profoundly reassured!

— Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

“Some moms decide to have an only child because they feel complete after having one. Others prefer not to divide their attention and resources among multiple kids. And some reveal they always wanted more than one, but after numerous miscarriages or unsuccessful fertility treatments, they realized they wouldn’t be able to,” writes Sarah Bourassa. Everybody has a different story… so we asked you guys about yours. Here’s what we learned.