Children like to be active and have time just to be kids. That means that wherever we go, I look for a playground — which is often easy to find — where they can spend an hour or two running ...

We have four kids: Kevin is 30, Connor is 28 ... “Mr. Martin, you have stage 4 cancer,” only to learn very quickly it wasn't the worst call a parent can get. From a parent's perspective ...

I've known my best friend for 25 years now. Even though she doesn't have kids, she has been my rock as I navigate life as a mom. Chatting with her allows me to step out of my role as a mom.

I had three kids in my early 20s and then got pregnant again at 32. Having an infant feels like starting over with motherhood ...

Kevin Martin poses at mile 25 of the Boston Marathon.

We have four kids: Kevin is 30, Connor is 28 ... I tell people that I thought the worst thing I could hear was getting the call, “Mr. Martin, you have stage 4 cancer,” only to learn very quickly it ...