Parenting is the hardest and most rewarding job in the world. This upbeat book includes the best selections on parenting from Chicken Soup for the Soul's rich history, with 101 stories carefully selected to appeal to both mothers and fathers. This is a great book for couples to share, whether they are embarking on a new adventure as parents or reflecting on their lifetime experience with stories written by parents about children and by children about their parents. There is a common thread of caring, humor, hard work, and the joy of being a parent. Older parents will laugh, cry, and nod their heads as they recognize shared experiences shaping young lives. New parents will smile as they read about the adventures yet to come.