No matter what you decide to do this holiday season, remember to take pauses to think about, verbalize, and act out your thankfulness. Not only are you doing yourself a favor, but you’re teaching your kids tools to be healthier, more well-rounded members of society. Read More
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard Forgot Their Anniversary (And Say They Probably Always Will)
Bell says marrying Shepard was the “best decision” she’s ever made, and also admits that she will never celebrate the actual day of their wedding. “I will never remember the date of our anniversary @daxshepard, and i know you won’t either,” she wrote. “And that’s just one more thing i love about us.” Read More
CEO’s Reaction to Mother Crying at Her Desk Is Refreshingly Kind
“Silently she was sobbing at her desk, early at about 7:45 a.m. I asked her if everything was OK. She told me that her child was sick and that she had been up all night. Bags under her eyes,” he said. “I asked her ‘So, what are you doing here at the office?’ She said that she had run out of ‘sick days’ and could not afford to miss another day.” Read More
Dad’s Breastfeeding Tips for Fathers Should Be Required Reading
The thing that is the most lovely about this post is that it’s expecting men to take part in the work (and joy) of parenting a newborn. Mom has both the privilege and hardship of growing the baby, and a lot of the time is solely responsible for sustaining their life through nursing. Sometimes, it seems, men feel helpless and useless, and therefore they shy away from a lot of the caretaking. Read More
Teacher’s Illustration About Carrying Baggage Is What We All Need to Hear
From there, she asked each student to write down things that were bothering or hurting them, crumple up the paper, and toss is across the room. The students then, one by one, walked over, picked up a crumpled sheet of paper, and read it out loud to everyone before finally placing it in a plastic bag hanging by the door. Read More
Retirement Community Posts Adorable ‘First Day’ Photos of Residents
This album reminds me that life doesn’t end when we hit a certain age. We are still the same people we have always been inside… just with a lot more perspective. I am grateful that Village on the Park gave us a glimpse into the lives of these special people! Read More
Comedian Amy Schumer Perfectly Responds to Fan Asking What She’d Do If Her Son Had Autism
“How I cope? I don’t see being on the spectrum as a negative thing,” she said. “My husband is my favorite person I’ve ever met. He’s kind, hilarious, interesting, and talented, and I admire him. Am I supposed to hope my son isn’t like that? I will pay attention and try and provide him with the tools he needs to overcome whatever challenges come up, like all parents.” Read More
Video of Two Kids Helping Friend with Cerebral Palsy Will Give You Hope
Jeffrey has cerebral palsy, a condition that involves impaired muscle coordination. While playing with a group of family friends at Thunder Island, a water park in New York, he began to tense up and had difficulty walking. Read More
Formerly Bullied Boy’s T-Shirt Request For First Day of School Will Melt Your Heart
While other kids are trying to soak up the last few bits of summer break, picking out new school supplies and freshening up their haircuts, Blake had only one request of his mom, Nikki. He wanted his classmates to know that, even if they felt alone, they had a friend waiting in him. Read More
Drowning Investigator’s Post About Water Safety Goes Viral (And For Good Reason!)
In June she wrote a Facebook post that has since gone viral in which she not only shares her experience and thoughts on drowning accidents and deaths, she also shares with her readers some tips and rules that she and her family follow to keep everyone safe around water. Read More