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parent voices
"For the love of God, stop burning things down to tell everyone about your kid's penis," wrote Jenna Karvunidis.
"Stay woke. ― Kids at bedtime."
Some children are left waiting much longer to be adopted than others – three families share their stories.
We asked families – at different stages of lockdown – for their top tips on coping.
When my husband died suddenly, the pain was raw and all-consuming for me and our son – but it does gets easier in time, writes Jo Cole.
"I remember his bright pink face, his loud cry. I just knew he’d be alright."