You’ve probably heard the myth that if a couple sleeps apart, their relationship is doomed. It’s the supposed first crack, the first sign that all is not well between the couple. But in reality, this is far from the truth. [1] So many happy couples slumber apart, a decision that actually helps and strengthens their...
Emma battled cancer for most of her life. At seven months old, she was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor and her family has left no stone unturned to help her. When she was six, she and her family visited Boston for her treatment, which led to an unpleasant encounter. Brent Gehring was carrying his...
Kristin Lammert has spent three August 25s in the delivery room in the past six years. Her first daughter, Sophia, was born on August 25, 2015. At that point, Sophia only shared her birthday with the family rescue dog, Koda Bear. But three years later, Sophia celebrated her birthday by meeting her sister Giuliana for...
According to the World Health Organization, about one in 1,000 babies are born with Down syndrome in the world every year. [1] But Savannah Combs gave birth to twin daughters with Down syndrome, an insanely rare phenomenon. “It’s very rare what they have, but they’ve been my little gems,” she said. “For every 1,000 twin...
His parents gave him an ultimatum: Leave his girlfriend and newborn baby or get cut off. The teenage dad chose his daughter. He went from struggling with addiction to going sober for his baby, in addition to getting his life together. But his girlfriend left him, leaving him with an infant to care for, no...
The love story of Mary and Jake puts Romeo and Juliet to shame. They met in the 1940s and fell in love. But mixed-race couples were not accepted at the time. It was their love versus the world. However, they never gave up. They got married and got to live to see an age where...
Christmas traditions are so important, whether they are with your family, friends, or community. Families will wait eagerly for December (maybe even November if you’re that excited) to start putting up Christmas decorations and playing Christmas music. Some family Christmas traditions include cutting down and decorating trees, hanging advent wreaths or Christmas stockings, setting out...
Great Grandma Ella Setzler is truly a hero in our time. At 72 years of age, she was a military widow raising all six of her great-grandchildren on her own in Las Vegas, Nevada. She has no family members to turn to for help. And despite the challenges, she believes her efforts are worthwhile. As...
A Secret Life of Mom Highlight Story: Sometimes there are stories that are just too memorable, too beautiful, or too touching to keep locked away. That’s why we scour the archives and bring some of them back to experience again. They may inspire you, make you smile, or shed a tear, but they’re always meant...
Many siblings have close relationships but these twins shared the unbelievable experience of giving birth at the same time. Jalynne Crawford and Janelle Leopoldo each delivered a baby boy at the same Arizona hospital. They had C-sections two hours apart, conducted by the same doctor. Keep in mind, these aren’t first-time moms. This is Crawford’s...
There’s an art to giving. Of course, giving charity and helping others is a good thing, but it’s important to consider the feelings of the people asking for help. No one likes feeling like a burden or pitied. The r/MadeMeSmile subreddit shared a beautiful story about a mother who helped her neighbors with empathy and...
American actress Candace Cameron Bure is known for her role on Full House, as well as her many appearances in Hallmark Channel productions. However, she has recently left Hallmark to become a chief creative officer for the new Great American Family channel. “It basically is a completely different network than when I started because of...
