Why the Boy Mom Bond Is So Unique

There’s a special connection between a mother and her son. It’s not better or stronger than other bonds — just different. My son often sees me as his safe space, his home base when the world feels too big. This era is filled with silly moments — funny sounds, made-up games, superhero role-play — but also deep ones, like when he asks why people cry or tells me he wants to protect me when I’m sick. He wants to be my “hero,” and somehow, I feel like one too because I get to raise him.

• Silly
• Funny