It ain’t easy being a parent. And it can be pretty tough being a kid too. Everyone knows that families come in all shapes and sizes, making each family unique and the challenges that arise difficult to deal with. These are the families we have laughed with and cried alongside this year, and the parents who have impressed us with their resilience and creativity.

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