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

By Jim Stout

18 December 37 Views

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.

By Sharon Pritchett

17 December 49 Views

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.

By Jim Stout

09 July 41 Views

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…

By Jeanne Goddard

14 December 42 Views

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.

By Keith Densford

13 December 40 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

06 December 36 Views

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.

By Jim Stout

30 November 38 Views

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

By Jeanne Goddard

06 September 37 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

10 March 42 Views

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, […]

By Jeanne Goddard

28 November 41 Views

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.

By Bobby Woodrow

23 June 40 Views

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.

By Tiffani Spengler

14 November 39 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

14 November 49 Views

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.

By Jim Stout

02 April 48 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

08 November 36 Views