Certain to appeal to all parents-whether they are expecting o r raising their first new addition, in-the-trenches veterans o r empty-nesters- this delightful Chicken Soup book offers a collection of inspiring a nd entertaining sto r ies that relate to the triumphs, tribulations, challenges a nd joys of raising a family. Chapters include: The Joys of Parenting, A Mother's Love, A Certain to appeal to all parents-whether they are expecting o r raising their first new addition, in-the-trenches veterans o r empty-nesters- this delightful Chicken Soup book offers a collection of inspiring a nd entertaining sto r ies that relate to the triumphs, tribulations, challenges a nd joys of raising a family. Chapters include: The Joys of Parenting, A Mother's Love, A Father's Love, Special Connections, Special Moments, Insights a nd Lessons, Overcoming Obstacles, Surviving Loss, Across The Generations, a nd Letting Go. With contributions fr om celebrity a nd ",o r dinary", parents alike, each sto r y speaks to the range of emotions a nd experiences of all types of parents-single parents, foster parents, parents of adopted children, o r part of a two-parent family with biological children. By sharing the personal experiences of others, this book will offer inspiration a nd advice to parents going through a difficult time, provide reassurance to those who wo r ry that they're not living up to the Supermom o r Superdad ideal, a nd share a wealth of experiences that show why being a parent is such a wo r thwhile a nd rewarding vocation. This book is a must-read fo r any parent o r parent-to-be!