'Why Are My Eyes Watering?' Watch The First Time A Child Cries for Joy
A very human adult emotion when experienced by a three-year-old girl can be surprising for the child, but lovely for us to witness.
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This CEO Urges His Workers to Take 6 Weeks Paid Vacation
The leader of a giant digital media firm believes time with family is good for business, so he's urging workers to take six weeks of paid vacation per year.
Long Separated Brother and Sister Are Reunited… After Matching on Tinder!
After being separated during their parents' divorce 16 years ago, and failed attempts at searching for his sister, Erik de Vries swiped right on Josephine Egbert.
Football Coach Ends Career To Be With Daughter, Who Suits Up for One Play
When this coach decided to give up the game for quality time with his daughters, one of them took to the field to show their love for him.
Man Aims to Reunite 100 Homeless Folks With Families, to Honor His Uncle
This California man is traveling the country, posting video messages from the homeless to social media in an effort to reunite 100 with their families.
Sick Boy Gets Fantasy Bedroom Makeover Courtesy of Design Gives Back
A courageous boy battling life-threatening brain tumors received a Miracle Makeover from a designer who makes it her business to give back to suffering cancer patients. This boy was especially deserving. He started an annual toy drive—Charlie Santa Day—where he collects toys from family and friends and distributes them to kids at St. Louis Children's Hospital. "Charlie believes he was put here on this earth to help others."
Soldier Arrives Home Just Before His Sister Walks Down Aisle -Watch
We all love a good soldier homecoming video—this one is an instant classic.
Mother Starts Campaign To Bring Baby Carriers To Refugee Moms
After seeing Syrian refugee moms lugging their toddlers across countries to safety, Cristal Logothetis started a hugely successful relief campaign to help.
Orphaned Sisters Reunite Working at Same Hospital Half World Away
"I can't believe I finally found my sister… I knew she was somewhere out there." But Holly never thought she would find that sister working in the very same hospital in the United States where she worked. An orphan from Korea adopted by an American couple when she was nine, there had been no record […]
Quadriplegic Dad Dances First Time in 17 Yrs For Daughter's Wedding
All Brittany wanted was to dance with her wheelchair-confined father at her wedding. A few training sessions later, they were rocking the dance floor.
Malala is Inspiration for Her Mother To Go Back To School
Malala Yousafzai has inspired millions of women and girls to stand up for their right to an education. Her mother turned out to be one of them
Dad's Photos Elevate Boy With Down Syndrome to Superstar Status
A photographer father has created stunning photos of his son flying as a way to raise esteem for those with Down syndrome.
Man Serenades Wife's Return to Airport with 'What a Wonderful World'
A retired musician serenaded his wife of 33 years with his trumpet, as she entered the airport, returning from overseas after her father was stricken ill.
Son Builds A 'Tank' Wheelchair to Delight His WWII Veteran Dad (WATCH)
A son adapted a motorized wheelbarrow and car seat to resemble an armored tank for his World War II veteran father's custom wheelchair.
They Wanted Her to Undergo Cancer Treatment, But 90-Year-old Hits The Road Instead
After her husband of 67 years passed away and a cancerous mass appeared in her stomach, Norma made a life-changing decision: hit the road.
Beating the Odds: A Tale Of A Single Parent
What follows is a story of how my children and I weathered the hardships and handicaps of single parenting to beat the odds.
Delivering Flowers for Old People in Nursing Home
Today a kind act touched two people's lives at an elderly home. My wife made two really special floral bouquets and we jumped in the car and drove them down to the home.
Cancer and Christmas Both Begin with C
My good friend Wally Bock wrote an article for his newsletter which he titled Christmas and Cancer Both Begin with C. Wally's mother died of cancer in 1982 after fourteen years as one of the earliest recipients of chemotherapy. One of her life's mottos was What good can we make of this? I was honored when Wally wrote about my experience alongside his mother's.
Romantic Firefighters Save Couple's Wedding After Snow Caves in Roof
An Arlington, Virginia fire captain and his team of romantic firefighters saved the day for a bride and groom Saturday after a snow storm wrecked their wedding plans.
Arkansas Woman is Hero to Thousands of Ex-Offenders Who Need Jobs
After prison, many of those who have paid their debt to society confront major hurdles in providing for themselves and their families. Darlene Lewis, whose son faced the same situation, decided to dedicate herself to helping ex-convicts find jobs so they don't fall back into a life of crime.
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