“Target was an ideal location because there was so much to hold Keira’s attention. When her mobility was better, she loved to wander (or sprint!) up and down the aisles of the store.”
Girl with terminal illness finds comfort in Target aisles as their ‘No. 1 fan’
7-year-old paints during his dad’s deployments to cope with sadness, frustration
“Deployments on children, on a family, is never easy. As an adult we find ways to relax and cope, but for children we need to find a different way to help them cope and relax.”
Toddler whose last name is Batman has epic Gotham City-themed cake smash
“We’ve learned to love the last name, not only because we have our own theme, but because no matter where you go, people hear your last name is Batman and then it’s the, ‘wait, what?'”
Teacher urges ability over test scores: ‘Dear Mom, today at school, I took a test. I do not know if I passed.’
“We give tests. I get it, I really do. They have their place. But when I look at Valeria’s drawing, I can’t stop thinking about how important it is to remember that our students are so much more than a numerical snapshot.”
‘Please pet me.’: Comfort dogs help heal survivors from the Florida shooting
“Our Comfort Dogs show unconditional love, are excellent listeners, and never judge those they serve.”
Texts between brothers Matthew and Sam Zeif during Florida school massacre will give you chills: ‘We’re gonna get out of here I promise’
“Just know, I love you,” the frightened younger brother texted as the gunman was on his rampage.
‘I was so nervous to break the news. ‘Really?! You’re lying.’: Touching moment little girl is surprised with adoption news
“My husband and I disagreed on adoption for years. We met at a restaurant to eat lunch and he struck up a conversation with her. She mentioned she just wanted a family to adopt her. That was it. Her reaction was more than I ever hoped for.”
‘I have no words for what I experienced today.’: Women deliver baby dolls to elderly dementia, Alzheimer’s patients
“I’m amazed by her passion for those affected by dementia/Alzheimer’s. Thank you for making such a difference. It’s a day I will never forget.”
HERO TEACHER: Tributes pour in for Florida geography teacher who died trying to shelter students
Students are hailing him their hero as they recount those devastating moments.
FLU UPDATE: Mom warns of 3-year-old son’s traumatic complications from flu-like symptoms
“Today I broke down. No one should have to see their child like this.”