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