“I had no idea how obsessed I’d be with another being’s poop and pee.”
7 Surprising Things About My First Month Of Breastfeeding
Hey Mama, You’re Strong And Resilient — Despite Everything That Forced You To Forget
“Let out that breath you’ve been holding in since you woke up. You’re doing the best you can.”
‘Humor, sometimes dark, sustained us. As Kristy often says, ‘Laugh or cry. Right?’: Dad details navigating daughter’s Pfieffer Syndrome, other medical diagnoses, ‘No condition defines her’
“We had learned to function on ingenuity and instincts, but we always found a way. Life became stable, imperfect, and ours.”
‘My size 11 boots were made for walking, not scaling playgrounds clearly marked for ages 5-12.’: Mom shares hilarious playground fail
“I made it to the top, but unfortunately, that was not the goal as my six-year-old was now halfway around the circular death trap and looking to see what was taking Old Lady River so long.”
‘Isn’t this picture sweet? We lit our candles, opened presents and had fun together. But it wasn’t so simple.’: Mom of 3 says ‘holidays can be special, but they can also be A LOT’
“This time of the year, we’ll see smiling, shining faces on Instagram, holiday cards, maybe at parties, or in pictures sent between phones. But what you don’t see is it took us two tries (1.5 hours apart) to finally light candles together because of a tantrum.”
‘I felt in my heart we had a serious connection.’: Woman shares beautiful international, multicultural love story
“Dogs in rural Ethiopia can be quite aggressive. Tewabe gently pulled me to his side. ‘I don’t want the dog to get you because I love you.’ I was shocked. He did not completely realize the cultural significance of his words. Yet I was living in an alternate reality at that moment, so I said it back: ‘I love you too.'”
Ohio Marching Band Stuns Crowd With Michael Jackson Inspired ‘Moving Moonwalk’
Being a member of a world-famous marching band involves a lot more than simply being a great musician.
‘My parents taught me it’s a blessing to be a blessing.’: 13-year-old boy uses only Make-A-Wish to feed homeless community
“If I was out there on the streets, homeless, I would want somebody, at some point, to think of me.”
‘I am smart!’ ‘I am a good person!’: Teacher boosts students’ confidence with heartwarming daily affirmations
Neffiteria teaches math and science at Gideons Elementary School, but her students are getting a lot more than just book-learning in her class.
Please Don’t Judge Grieving Moms For Sharing Hospital Photos — Sometimes It’s All We Have
“For 5 of the 6 days of my son’s life, he was hooked up to hospital machines. It can be hard to look at, but if you look past the tubes and tape, you’ll see my beautiful baby boy.”
4 Strategies To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
“I compared myself to everyone. I assumed everyone was more intelligent than me. No matter how many credentials or physical proofs said I was ‘good enough,’ I still felt I was unqualified.”
‘You are different and always will be.’ I carried that fear with me into adulthood.’: Woman openly shares journey with Cystic Fibrosis, kidney transplant, and diabetes
“’I think I’ve heard of that.’ He had tons of questions. On our wedding day, I had a huge lung bleed that lasted two hours. Nothing like this had ever happened before.”
Developing Your Kids’ Imagination Is A Parenting MUST—Here’s 5 Reasons Why
“Nurturing imagination and exploration are two proven ways to help children learn through play.”
Utilities Crew Goes Above And Beyond To Rescue Injured Osprey Stuck In Nest
“An eagle-eyed neighbor had been watching the nest for a few weeks and noticed the bird tangled in twine, abandoned by its parents weeks ago, and relying on a sibling for bits and pieces of fish.”
Woman Creates Innovative Prosthetics For Animals, Improving Their Quality Of Life
“Many pet owners aren’t aware there are alternatives to treating animals in pain. Angela hopes to change that.”
It’s OK If You Have To Assemble Your Own Village
“We hear so much about the importance of having a village, but so many of us are, in the same breath, admitting we just don’t have one.”
Breast Cancer Survivor Builds Sets To Photograph Chipmunks, And It’s Reminding Us To Chase Our Joy
“It’s the one normal thing that keeps me wanting to be well. It’s a bright spot during the dark days. It’s the best medicine ever.”
Adele Orchestrates Sweetest Surprise Proposal For Her Biggest Fans
“I saw him down on one knee and then Adele was there and then I was like, ‘Am I alive? This could be a dream.'”
‘I couldn’t hear anything the staff said. All I could think was, ‘Isn’t that bad?’ I felt like the air was gone’: Mom shares journey to accepting son’s Congenital Muscular Dystrophy diagnosis
“’This office is so grey. It’s definitely not a pediatric specialist.’ I think somehow I knew. I think a mother always knows. I wasn’t ready to keep living like we had not just gotten the worst news imaginable.”
Grieving Mothers Need Grace And Compassion, Not Judgement
“If you really knew, your views would be different. Your judgment would melt away.”
How A Nearly-Fatal Car Accident Taught Me The Power Of Letting Go
“We brushed the glass off the suitcases filled with wedding attire we wouldn’t get to wear and unpacked from a trip that I never got to take. As the details came out, I became more and more upset.”
‘These pictures are some of the sweetest I own.’: Mom shares touching co-parenting moments, urges others ‘choose love’
“We could have had a crushing, painful, toxic relationship. We could have all hated one another. We could have fought and made the kids miserable. Instead, we chose love.”
‘I turned to Evan. ‘How are we going to do this?’ To which he replied, ‘We are going to find a way. We will bring our baby home.’: Couple battle infertility surprised with 2 miracle babies via embryo donation
“Our doctor said, ‘What we are dealing with is incredibly rare. I’ve never seen anything like it.’ We were blindsided.”
‘As the hungry boys shrank in view of this 6’5″ giant, the words issued made my day. ‘Y’all want a slushie? Come on up here, let’s get you something.’: Stranger shares act of kindness in Taco Bell
“Today, love and kindness looked like a 12-pack of soft tacos and 3 Starburst Freezes.”
‘Kinley and Lily are best friends.’: Service dog has sweetest way of helping deaf sister
“Due to neurological problems, Kinley lost her hearing at just 6 months of age.”