Moms who want to get away, get centered are heading to retreats just for them; My son left his beloved stuffed cat on a plane. Panic ensued.; Why is it so expensive to adopt a child?; A father-son road trip in Death Valley: One muscle car, one teenager and the American West;     Making sense of death for my 5-year-old — and myself “How many more minutes until our bodies stop working?” he asked, growing desperate. I had rehearsed this moment in my mind many times, but my words fell flat. By Candida Gazoli  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   Moms who want to get away, get centered are heading to retreats just for them For busy moms who are struggling to meet everyone else's needs, an afternoon or weekend away can help refill their cup. By Erin Silver  •  Read more »   My son left his beloved stuffed cat on a plane. Panic ensued. I had nightmares of the flight attendants chucking Milo into the aisle-cart garbage bag with the pretzels and Fresca cans. Still do, actually. By Jeff Vrabel  •  Read more »   Why is it so expensive to adopt a child? Adoptions can cost anywhere from a few thousand dollars to upward of $30,000. By Claire Swinarski  •  Read more »   A father-son road trip in Death Valley: One muscle car, one teenager and the American West A powerful automobile driven on the right stretch of road brings a taste of freedom and excitement. By Logan Ward  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   KidsPost   Make your own snow globes at home The glittery orbs are an easy project for a chilly day. By Christina Barron  •  Read more » Common Sense Media   What to watch with your kids: ‘Moana,’ ‘Fantastic Beasts’ and more Disney’s newest adventure has lovable characters and memorable music. By Common Sense Media  •  Read more » Recommended for you   News as it breaks Get immediate email when major national or political news breaks. You can also sign up for email alerts on: World News, Economy/Business, Technology, Health/Science/Environment, Entertainment or Sports at washingtonpost.com/newsletters. Sign Up »         Share On Parenting:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for On Parenting or a related newsletter. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071