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“I never ever ever thought I’d see the day where I got to call him into the bathroom after finding out the test was, finally, positive 🥺 … A dream come true."
“You start to bond on this different level… like you just get each other.”
“Joy and fear consumed that man QUICKLY.”
What can today’s parents learn from a couple who raised an entire generation—without the conveniences (or pressures) of modern parenting?
The video captures the instant she told her dad she had passed her college exams. And his reaction? Pure, unfiltered joy.
When Republican leadership denied Rep. Brittany Pettersen the ability to vote by…
As her older son, Mason, sobbed, mourning the loss of a loved one, his younger brother, Owen, quietly stepped in.
Parental emotional immaturity can manifest in different ways, from excessive criticism to a lack of emotional validation.
Parents may worry that siblings with a significant age gap won’t form a close bond, but studies suggest otherwise.
“We get them for however long we get them. Being young doesn’t guarantee more time.”
“I think we get judged because people may think we’re spending hours on our appearance instead of spending time with our children."
"These simple moments remind us how much things change—and how much they stay the same.”
If guests couldn’t comply, they were encouraged to give the child a handmade card...
“You know I love you, right?”
A routine flight took an unforgettable turn when a mom went into labor mid-air—leading to a remarkable team effort at 30,000 feet.
“From a dad to a dad. Thank you for being the dad they need you to be regardless of who’s watching..."
“This sweet girl noticed I was overwhelmed at the nail salon and offered to hold baby girl so I could get my nails done..."
If this isn’t peak mom brain, we don’t know what is. But before we brush it off as forgetfulness, science suggests there’s more to it.
Instead of accepting this vague promise like previous generations of children, his daughter turns to Alexa and says, “Alexa, set a timer for one minute.”
As the brushes spin and water cascades down the windows, his expression shifts from curiosity to awe to sheer delight.