Washington Woman Opens Up About The Day Her Brother Became Her Son

Older sisters shoulder lots of responsibility. Whether they've got a few years of seniority or there's a big age gap, the big sis often gets stuck as an auxiliary parent for the little ones. But when things go wrong, the pain in the butt of having a younger sibling is instantly replaced with fierce loyalty. One Washington woman was navigating her own motherly responsibilities, when horrible news left her infant half-brother's wellbeing in question. The emotional toll never stopped this older sister from showing up for her brother in the way he needed most...

Molly Schultz

One look at Molly Schultz's motherhood blog, Tried & True Mama, shows she didn't shy away from a parenting challenge. The 27-year-old served as the glue of her household, which constantly echoed with the giggles and footsteps of her four curly headed daughters.

The Kids

Though she and her husband swear they didn't plan it, all of their girl's names have a common theme. Presley, Sawyer, and identical twins Lennon and Halen have the surnames of famous figures for their first names.

Guiding Philosophy

As a full-time mom, Molly developed a parenting philosophy that kept everything in perspective. So no matter how many car ride tantrums, sticky counter tops, or hundreds of repeated Doc McStuffins viewings she had to endure, she could reset, and concentrate on what truly mattered.

Moments Over Things

Molly shared on her blog, "We live with the intention of a simplistic childhood, not focusing too much on materialistic things, but rather experiences and memories." Along with her husband Tim, she prioritized family.