Dear Moms and Dads, I want to talk about something uncomfortable. It’s come to my attention that many of the best among you are making
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Kids Aren’t Expensive, But That Other Thing Sure Is – by Anna Barton
My husband and I have always wanted a lot of kids. (Of course, “a lot” is a relative term, depending what your social circles look
How to Raise a Good Man – by Colin Falconer
One night a father overheard his son pray: “Dear God, Make me the kind of man my Daddy is”. Later that night, the Father prayed:
Keep Smiling (Daddy) – by Pablo Stanley
We never know, for sure, what is really going on in someone’s life unless they have told us or we have seen for ourselves… At
Uplifting Photo of the Day is of Something Seen Hanging From the Steering Column of a Taxi Cab
Source: https://twitter.com/seanmichaelchui Kindness Blog’s previous ‘uplifting photos of the day’ include; A Mother Listening to her Deceased Son’s Heartbeat Inside the Donor Recipient ‘My Blind
We ALL need The Village – by Lizzi Rogers
“It takes a village to raise a child” This phrase is so well known it’s almost hackneyed, and gets trotted out when parents receive support
10 Ways to REALLY Help Someone Who Has a New Baby – by Shelly Lopez Gray (Registered nurse)
I would have given a kidney if someone would have done any of these things for me after the birth of my second child. To
I Blinked – by Lisa Osma
I BLINKED . . . I blinked. . . When I opened my eyes I was responsible for four precious human beings. As they sit,
My Friend Jason – by Brock Mitchell
This is the story of how Jason Rodas lost his mother a few years ago. Jason had to make the toughest decision of his life,
Does Kindness Matter? (My Grandmother’s Legacy of Love) – by Kristin Shaw
My grandmother kept two freezers full of food at all times; she was a product of the Great Depression, born in 1916. Every time she
Mommy, do You Still Love Daddy? – by Ginger Lobdell
“Mommy, do you still love Daddy?” The question took me by surprise. I had navigated through the aftermath of the divorce as well I could,
The 3-Second Pause That Can Save a Morning & Spare Some Pain – by Rachel Macy Stafford
I wish I hadn’t taken my husband’s coffee pot and smashed it in the sink. I knew it the moment I steadied my shaking hands
My Kindness Unexpectedly Helped a Grieving Couple – by Fedora La
I used to work in a hotel a few years ago. We had an account with this one company that had Austrian workers come to
What I Should Have Said…To The Mother Who Believed Her Daughter When She Told Her I Kicked Her Backpack Across The Room
Bio: My name is Mary Tarantini and I am a high school English and special education teacher. I’ve written fiction for many years and have
The Day I Stopped Saying Hurry Up – by Rachel Macy Stafford
When you’re living a distracted life, every minute must be accounted for. You feel like you must be checking something off the list, staring at
An Open Letter To My Daughter On Her First Date – by Scott Dannemiller
Dear daughter of mine. You reached a milestone tonight. Your first date. Every dad dreads this day. And, I must admit, I am very much
Exposed by My Children for What I Really Look Like – by Bridgette
Flipping through the pictures on my phone, I see it. My first reaction is shock. Who took this hideous picture of me? Self-loathing and disgust
A Beautiful Soul – by Billie Ann Doner
Casey and I just had the pleasure of meeting a beautiful soul. We were in the Vinita, OK. Walmart and, as is always our policy,
The One Question Every Parent Should Quit Asking – by Scott Dannemiller
“It’s like she’s not even practicing.” Audrey’s piano teacher was standing in front of me, giving her honest assessment. Her eyes were kind, and her
Love Notes – by Leo Babauta
My family leaves little unintentional loves notes for me all over the place. I’m a bit of a neat freak — I like things decluttered
Singing a Song to My Mom Who Has Alzheimer’s
“I recently stopped bringing my guitar to my Mom’s home because she no longer recognizes me and doesn’t respond to it anymore. I wish I
Daughter Sets Up a Date for Her Hard Working Mum and Dad
My parents own a farm, so they don’t have time to go on very many dates. I made them dinner at home, complete with music,
A Stranger’s Small Act of Kindness Helped One Woman to say Goodbye
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The Chinese Man – by Hope the Happy Hugger
When we boarded a connecting flight from Honk Kong to Johannesburg, we were utterly exhausted. My nerves were, to say the least, a little on
A Mother Finds The People Who Saved Her Son’s Life
Ten years after a tragic car accident, Kellie wants to find the heroes that saved her son’s life and thank them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwKyauE_l-k To learn more
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