Now Collecting Parenting Stories

Stories From Parenting

We're collecting short, true parenting stories for a future published Stories From Parenting book. Send us the funny, chaotic, tender, exhausting, humbling, and unforgettable moments that become family stories for years.

How it works

Submit your story

What's your story? Share it using the submission form.

We read and curate

We look for stories with heart, humor, honesty, and a strong fit for each community collection.

Collections are published

Your story could be selected for publication and preserved in one of our community collection books to be read by others for generations to come.

Parenting stories we're looking for

You don't need a perfect essay. You just need a moment.
Just tell us what happened, who was there, why it mattered, and what stayed with you.

Something your child said that stopped you in your tracks
A funny disaster that became family legend
A parenting moment you were wildly unprepared for
A bedtime, mealtime, or car-seat battle you still remember
A tiny victory that felt huge at the time
A moment when you realized you were becoming a parent
A hard day that ended with unexpected sweetness
Something someone should have prepared you for in parenting

What contributors receive

Everyone who submits a story will receive 10% off a future Stories From book order.
If your story is selected for publication, you'll receive one free Author Edition copy of the book featuring your story!

Submitting a story does not guarantee publication.
Selected stories may be edited for length, clarity, privacy, tone, and fit.

Submit a Parenting Story

Privacy first

Please avoid using full names or identifying details about families or private situations unless you have permission. Changed names and general descriptions are completely fine. We want real stories told with care.

Books that give back to families

10% of profits from Stories from Parenting will be donated
to a nonprofit supporting families & children.
We'll announce the nonprofit partner before or when the book becomes available.

Have a parenting story you still think about?

If a moment has stayed with you, there's probably a reason. Send us the story. We'll take it from there.

Submit a Parenting Story