Tag: heartwarming

Love & Relationships

May 4

An Apology Letter to My Parents Who Take Care of My Children

A mom pens a heartfelt letter to the couple who has been there for her family since Day One

Dear Mom and Dad, I have always been thankful how you’ve helped us raise our kids while my husband and I worked.You’ve been there from Day 1 — bathing and feeding them, cleaning up their mess, playing with them, and taking them to
Family Fun

April 11

5 Heartwarming Films to Watch With the Family This Holy Week

Spend a quiet week at home and huddle with the kids with these inspirational films.

Get closer as a family and find inspiration in unexpected places by checking out a few heartwarming movies this Holy Week. We've chosen five that the whole family can enjoy together. These don't necessarily have religious themes, but they all show the
Preschooler

March 9

One Super Sweet Yet Simple Way Dads Can Raise Confident Daughters

Plus, two more ways you can raise daughters who believe they can be and do anything.

We want our daughters to grow as strong, independent little ladies with the potential to achieve what they have set their minds on. In today’s world, how can we ensure they see and feel the same about themselves?Research published earlier this year shows
Kids with Special Needs

February 15

These Pinoy Cuties With Down Syndrome Will Make You Smile

These snippets from the lives of four Pinoy kids show their humor, strength, and love for life.

Romance isn't the only thing the Philippines celebrates in February. It is also the National Down Syndrome Consciousness Month under Proclamation No. 157. Many who have the chromosomal condition live full lives, thanks to the support of a family who sees beyond
Kids with Special Needs

January 12

Boy with Down Syndrome, Stuffed Toy Undergo Surgery Together

The boy's doctor saw that his patient's best friend, "Mike Wozowski,” needed “tender loving care, too.

A doctor’s steady hands and expert sewing skills can come in handy for many things – including mending stuffed animals. Case in point, a photo of Dr. Travis Groth, a urologist at the Children's Hospital of Wisconsin in the U.S., which shows
Inspiration

January 6

How Sweet! Teenage Uncle Suits Up to Meet Newborn Niece

Meet the young uncle who dressed up to meet his newborn niece, a man who got his wish for a pillow fort, and a mom's traumatic (but sooo funny) experience with soap.

Sometimes, it can feel like the world is overflowing with terrible news. So, as the first week of 2017 comes to a close, we thought these bite-sized stories about everyday humans are just what the doctor ordered for a shot of endorphins.
Real Parenting

September 16

Here Are 3 Great Examples When We Say Parents Are Superheroes

A half-marathon running mom pumping milk, a dad's three-year dedication, and a pregnant mom who went to work with a 3-year-old on her back!

Being a parent is the most rewarding job in the world. But no doubt, it’s one of the hardest as well. Sometimes, a little parenting inspiration goes a long way to help keep our fighting spirits up. Here are three stories of
Inspiration

September 9

3 Stories From the Internet That Made Us Go 'We Love Humans!'

A dad on a plane, an amazing breastfeeding mom, and a fast food commercial deserve to go viral for the joy and inspiration they bring.

With all the sad, maddening and terrible news on TV and online, we find ourselves needing a little respite from the world’s woes and problems. We found it in three stories making the social media rounds this week. They warmed our hearts,
Inspiration

June 15

Your Heart Will Melt When You See What This Boy Did for an Injured Opponent

This boy is already a champion!

IMAGE MasterChef Junior (Spain)Here’s something to warm your heart this rainy season. A post on Facebook is making the rounds on the Internet about what 10-year-old Lukas did for his 8-year-old friend Laura. Taken from BooksAndWarlocks blog on Tumblr, both are contestants of the Spanish MasterChef Junior that
Kids with Special Needs

June 3

Crying Our Eyes Out at This Special Olympics Ad on Fatherhood

"In the end, it was you who ended up teaching me about life."
Inspiration

May 5

These Kids Say What They Really Think About Mom

The moms weren't so confident about their parenting, their kids thought otherwise.
Love & Relationships

April 19

Watch: Kids Talking About Their Moms Will Make Your Heart Smile

"Even when I'm being bad, she always sees the good in me." Get the tissues ready.
News

April 6

This Made Our Day: What Age Would You Rather Be?

This was asked to 50 individuals of varying ages. Here's what they answered and why.
Preschooler

February 17

This Made Our Day: Heartwarming Ad Shows What Kids Really Think of Their Working Moms

What they said brought their mom to tears.
Getting Pregnant

January 4

This Made Our Day: Watch a Deaf Husband's Reaction to Finding Out He's Going to be a Dad!

So heartwarming!
Love & Relationships

December 28

This Grandma Got an Unexpected Surprise for Christmas

Like it wasn't enough that her military son came home for Christmas, he and his wife brought a little surprise with them too
Holidays

December 18

My Christmas Story: The Good Samaritan

Though crimes spike up during the Christmas season, you can still depend on the kindness of strangers

I blame it on the macchiato, that deceptively harmless-looking cup. I don’t usually indulge in designer caffeine, preferring to spend the money on treats for my kids, but it was the last workday before the mandatory Christmas leave of 2008, and I
Love & Relationships

December 9

This Made Our Day: A Boy and a Man Talk About Life

"Will you fall in love? What will it be like?" asks the old boy to the young man
Holidays

December 4

This Made Our Day: You Can't Help But Tear Up at the Surprise This Boy Got for Christmas

Hint: it's worth more than all the toys in the world
Holidays

December 2

This Made Our Day: The Magic of a Smile at Christmas Time

Christmas -- when happiness is more contagious than any other time of the year. Agree?

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