7 Real Moms Who Give Us #Goals

Courtesy of Gillian Nigro

We asked several Parents' editors to share who inspires them. These are the women who give our team #MomGoals. Head over to Parents' Instagram page and tell us who you admire.

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My mom—Executive Operations Coordinator Adrienne Farr

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My mom, Christine Farr, is so gentle, kind and patient. She has been that way her entire life but she never stops smiling and being a good person. She's a grandmama of four. The pic is her with my daughter when she was 6 months!

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My Wife—Photo Director David Cooper

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My wife, Jessica, is an amazing role model for our daughter, Paloma, 3, who is mixed with Dominican, Jamaican and American heritage. Jessica is a writer and editor who focuses on telling stories of women who are making an impact in the Hispanic culture.

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My Friend—Deputy Editor Diane Debrovner

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My friend Penny Haff has raised three delightful sons, ages 24, 22, and 19, who call her nearly every day to check in and say “I love you.” A few years ago, Penny and her husband invited a teenage girl whose mother had unexpectedly passed away to come live with them, and she is now thriving in college.

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My Mom—Associate Editor Emily Elveru

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My mom, Theresa Elveru, worked full-time while earning her degree and raising me. Every day she showed how a diligent work ethic and a positive attitude can lead to accomplishing big goals. Love you, Mama!

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My Sister—Beauty Director Kate Sandoval Box

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This is my sister, Laura Sandoval, who is nearing the 1-year mark of motherhood and completely rocking it. In the past year she moved to a new home in a new city where she doesn’t know many people and is far from family, found a job and then got promoted, and—oh, ya—had a BABY! Total #momgoals

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My Sister—Senior Health Editor Julia Edelstein

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When our mother died quite suddenly two and a half years ago, my sister, Laura, mom of two, ages 5 and 3, bravely took up the reins of so much that my mom did—without even a moment’s hesitation. Laura keeps our family together and showers my kids with love.

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My Future Sister-in-Law—Social Media Editor Gillian Nigro

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My future sister-in-law, Sara Curran, somehow makes parenting 3 kids, ages 5, 3, and 8-months (one who has special needs) and working full time look easy. I'm in awe of her.

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7 Real Moms Who Give Us #Goals

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My mom—Executive Operations Coordinator Adrienne Farr

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