But it's up to the mother to make that child understand that you are loved, you are loved by me, you are loved by your dad so that everybody is loving the child and the child understands that this is not less, this is more for him.

NPR: Technology Meets Single Motherhood

With time and distance separating so many loved ones, some of you are opting to share an activity instead of gifts.

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" (Applause.) You're the reason that families are able to say to their loved ones who served so bravely: "Welcome Home.

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