These Were the 15 Most Heartbreaking Parenting Headlines of 2016

Nearly four years after their 3-year-old son accidentally shot himself with his father's gun, Mark and Melissa Easter shared their devastating story to emphasize that this tragedy could happen to anyone. In March 2013 Michael Easter was home with his mom and two older sisters — and alone for less than three minutes — when Melissa heard the gunshot that would change their lives forever, causing them to relive the mistakes they made in regards to gun safety every single day.