Kids Tell Santa They Just Want Military Dad Home, Then He Appears -WATCH
When a little girl wants her daddy to come home from Afghanistan for Christmas, Santa makes him magically appear.
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Mini-Taj Mahal is a Retiree's Monument to Love of his Late Wife
An 80-yr-old man is building a replica of the Taj Mahal in his backyard as a memorial to his late wife so she'll never be forgotten.
Poet Decides to Use $500K Genius Grant to Send Caregivers on Vacations
A poet is using her half-million dollar MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant" to give exhausted unpaid caregivers week-long vacations.
Balloon Released at Gravesite Flies 25 Miles, Straight Home to Family
A man's wife and daughter released a balloon at his grave to send a "message to heaven" – and had it answered later that day.
Underprivileged Kids Choose Gifts for Parents, Not Themselves (WATCH)
Underprivileged kids made tough choices – between the Christmas gifts they wanted or ones for their parents. Inspiring...
Mom Stunned by Her Tuition-Winning Alley-Oop Miracle Shot (WATCH)
A mom's half-court basketball shot fell short... but then the bounce was fantastic! WATCH the blooper that won her $5,000 toward daughter's tuition
How To Make Holiday Travel Less Stressful for Children w/ Special Needs
For parents of children with special needs, hopping on that flight to see grandma for Christmas can be especially taxing... Here are some tips.
Dad Builds "Awesome" Giant Swing so Daughter in Wheelchair Can Play
A father builds a giant swing that can carry his 7-year-old daughter, her 450-pound wheelchair, and the neighbor kids, all at once.
24 Ideas for Raising Kind and Grateful Kids
It's a great time of year to remind ourselves how we can reinforce and encourage kindness and gratitude in our kids. December brings many opportunities for this…
Instead of Giving In to Grief, Musicians Celebrate Christmas With Song
Remembering loved ones that passed away can be especially hard during the holidays, but Nat and Eric are determined to stay positive through their tunes.
New Law Guarantees All Military Working Dogs Retirement on U.S. Soil
A defense bill signed into law two weeks ago allows US military dogs to return to the US after their retirement–and offers their handlers a benefit, too.
Strangers Finally Return Lost Dog After Year of Feeding But Not Catching it
Bear the little lost dog wandered the woods and hid out at a auto scrapyard until two women caught him and delivered him home just in time for Thanksgiving.
Adorable Moment Deaf Baby Hears for First Time (WATCH)
Lachlan Lever was just seven-weeks-old when doctors fitted his ear with a hearing aid. Without the device he would never have heard his parents' voices. From tears to smiles, this video captured the magical moment when he could hear for the first
Deaf Girl Adopted From China Hears Mother for the First Time
Thanks to a cochlear implant, a 5-year-old hearing impaired girl adopted from China was able to hear her mother's voice for the first time.
The Power of Thanks: Research Links Gratitude to Successful Marriages
A key ingredient to improving your marriage might be the simple sweetener called gratitude, according to researchers. "We found that feeling appreciated and believing that your spouse values you directly influences how you feel about your marriage, how committed you are to it, and your belief that it will last," said study co-author Ted Futris, […]
7 Ways To Teach Your Kids Gratitude
Do you want to teach your children to appreciate the positive in their midst? Here are 7 ways to encourage gratitude in your kids.
Four Free Apps to Make a Perfect Thanksgiving Feast
Face it. We all need help when making Thanksgiving dinners. These apps may be what you need to get the timing right and make delicious leftovers.
Mother-Daughter Duo Publish Children's Kindness Book
A little critter sneaking around doing random acts of kindness is the star of a new kids' story called Anonymouse.
Autism-Friendly Clothing Dumps Zips, Buttons and Tags, Offers GPS
Autism Awareness Day is also Independence Day, thanks to a new line of clothing designed to help autistic teens get dressed more easily—and stay on track.
Meet Goliath, A Baby Cow Who Thinks He's A Big Dog
A rescued baby cow is now convinced he's a dog after living around three Great Danes for two months.
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