Parentless Parents

Becoming My Father — For My Son

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I cannot rescue my dad, but I can mentor my child.

Up in the Andes, a Wish Come True

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Thirteen years after my parents died in a plane crash, 4,000 miles from home, and alongside other 'motherless daughters,' I finally began to heal.

Motherless Daughters on the Road

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Authors Hope Edelman and Allison Gilbert are leading a group of motherless women on an ambitious trek and volunteer vacation in Peru.

To Be a Motherless Mother on Mother’s Day

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Five years after my mom’s sudden death, the birth of my son returned to me something I had been missing.

How To: Talk To Your Kids About Your (Late) Parents

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Five tips for talking to your kids about your late parents.

Parentless Parents: A Primer

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Without mom or dad there to witness the milestone, the transition to parenthood can be fraught — but also healing.