Every single time their shifts start, police officers know they might not make it home alive. Still, they get tough and put themselves on the line to keep us safe. But this doesn’t mean they don’t have softer sides, too: to be a cop also means being deeply compassionate. A police officer in California made … Read more
Parents decorating their children’s bedroom usually just go to Home Depot, pick out yellow, pink, or blue paint, and hire someone else to do the job for them. They know the room will be destroyed as their child grows up, so they don’t go crazy trying to make it look unique. One dad from Yorkshire, … Read more
Kids can always be counted on to keep things real. If they’re happy you’ll know it, and if they’re unhappy you’ll definitely know it! One little boy is now going viral thanks to a quick video shot by his mom’s friend that perfectly captures the look of sheer joy and excitement. There’s no denying that … Read more
In the United States Marine Corps (USMC), there is a tradition called the “First Salute” (also known as the “Silver Dollar Salute“) where a newly commissioned officer selects an enlisted servicemember to give them their first salute. Typically, the officers select a mentor, instructor, or family member who made a significant impact on their journey … Read more
It’s not easy being separated from someone you feel a connection with, especially when you don’t know anything about their current circumstances. Considering the number of people who are adopted, it’s not as uncommon a condition as you might think. When one mother thought she’d tried everything possible to find her son, she’d all but … Read more
There are few things in this world more powerful than a mother’s love. This is not a simple idiom, either. Time and again, mothers have proven that they will go above and beyond for their children, even if they themselves are faced with great danger. There are a number of inspiring tales throughout the history … Read more
When NFL coach Deland McCullough — who worked with the Kansas City Chiefs’ running backs in 2018 — was just over one month old, his 16-year-old mother, unable to provide him with the proper care, gave him up for adoption. Young Deland didn’t ask too many questions about his biological mother and father. However, as … Read more
I want to leave my husband, but it’s not what you’re thinking. We’re not having marriage troubles (at least any more than the rest of you). We’re not dealing with infidelity (as far as I am aware). And neither of us is utterly depressed or completely unhappy (though a few cocktails surely help those grins … Read more
More Americans are turning to forms of complementary medicine such as yoga, meditation and chiropractors, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics. The National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, part of the National Institutes of Health, says in reports released Nov. 8 that more than 30 percent … Read more
Navigating the holiday season can be difficult as a parent, especially a parent whose child falls on the autism spectrum. But, thankfully, there are tips and tricks to make the holiday season a whole lot more enjoyable — and that includes events such as the one being held at this Midwestern zoo. The Saint Louis … Read more