Mitch Albom on What It Means to Be a Real Father to a Special Orphan
What is a real father? An orphan in Haiti teaches bestselling author Mitch Albom a wonderful new definition.
Students Noticed One Boy Was Wearing the Same Clothes Every Day, so They Stepped in to Help
"They went home and hunted through their own drawers and closets."
Read One Teacher’s Genius Response to the Question “What Do You Make?”
Teacher Taylor Mali's unforgettable, searing retort to a thoughtless question certainly put a dinner companion in his place—and can make...
A Man in His 60s Working Towards His Masters Proves That You’re Never too Old to Learn
At 63, Jerry Valencia was determined to get his college degree—and his master’s too.
One Student Taped a Dollar on the Whiteboard After He Found It on the Ground—Then the Money Started ...
High school students have a lot more power than they may realize.
A 4-Week-Old Baby Was in Desperate Need of a Home. The Couple That Took Him in Knew He Was Meant to ...
Sarah Mouracade thought she would never have a child—then a miracle happened.
17 Reasons My Favorite Teacher Changed My Life
It only takes one person to make a difference in the life of another—and teachers are often that person. Check...
You Won’t Believe What These Dads Invented to Make Life Better for Their Kids
Necessity may be the mother of invention—but change the word "mother" to "father" here, because these amazing dads saw a...
11 Stories That Prove the Life-Changing Impact of Take Your Daughter to Work Day
Visiting a parent at work can open up all sorts of career possibilities. To find out just how powerful this...
4 First, Humble Jobs of CEOs That Will Remind You Anything Is Possible
When we encounter top industry leaders it seems as though they were always successful. The truth is everyone has to...
This Police Officer Bought a Shoplifter Pizza for the Best Reason
It was his first week on the job, but the officer couldn't punish a 12-year-old shoplifter after seeing where she...
This Woman Is Raising Money to Open a Salon Accessible to People with Disabilities
Cat Rongitsch, whose stepdaughter has spina bifida, dreams of a place where anyone can feel safe and comfortable getting a...
14 Heartwarming Stories That Prove There’s Nothing in the World Like the Mother-Daughter Bond
Tales of infinite love in 100-words or less.
This Powerful Story Will Convince You to Stop Saying “Let Me Know If You Need Anything”
What does someone who has suffered a sudden trauma and grief most need?
The Remarkable Lesson a Teacher Taught Her Student—Decades After They Met in the Classroom
I loved what she saw in me, which was a range of abilities I had never seen in myself.
Behold, the Old Barn that Was Transformed into a Basketball Court
When they saw how their friends made an old barn the perfect space for a pickup game, this family decided...
This Military Mom Was Murdered in Afghanistan. But the Final Gift She Left Her Daughter Will Last Fo...
With a handful of videos, Lt. Florence Choe helped shape her daughter’s life–even after she lost her own.
This Adopted Woman Searched for Her Birth Mother for 33 Years. How They Met Again Will Warm Your Heart.
Last year, Ohio changed its law to give adopted children access to their birth certificates. For Julie Mooney, the result...
1,500 Feet in the Air, My Dad Gave Me This Confidence Boost I’ll Never Forget
You cannot deny this father's love for his daughter after reading this story.
After Her Little Girl Passed Away Unexpectedly, This Mom Started a Book Festival in Her Honor
How one mother's tragedy inspired her to make a difference in the lives of other children.
Doctors Thought This Disabled Boy Would Never Speak. Boy, Did Alexander Turner Prove Them Wrong.
Alexander was a strangely motionless and silent baby, and doctors knew of fewer than 100 cases like his in the...
Her Teacher Was Long Dead. Here’s Why This Student Wrote a Touching Thank-You Note Anyway.
This teacher not only taught his class about the periodic table, but also inspiration and curiosity.
A High School Student Attempted to Commit Suicide. You Won’t Believe What Her English Teacher ...
Brittni Darras knows that letters can help save lives.
My Husband ALWAYS Leaves His Keys in the Ignition. Here’s Why That’s A Good Idea.
Trust in your neighbors may be the best kind of home security there is.
Impossible: How Our Itty Bitty Nebraska Town Raised $45,000 to Save Our Son’s Life
Holden’s community gave him hope and support when he needed it most.
A Store Clerk Offers Wisdom to an Impatient Customer: Cherish Your Mother
"It's the little moments that'll come back to you. Moments like this. I know."
A Depressed Mother, A Lonely Daughter, and Mrs. Reese, the Neighbor Who Changed Their Lives
My mother refused to let me play next door. Breaking the rules made all the difference.
A Nurse’s Story: Taking in My Cancer Patient’s 9-Year-Old Son Was the Best Thing I Ever Did
I gave his mother all I could. Now it was Stephen's turn.
“I Wish My Teacher Knew”: One Teacher’s Brilliant Plan to Give Underprivileged Stu...
It's as simple as encouraging her students to write notes saying, "I wish my teacher knew..."
These 3 Teachers Gave Life Lessons You Can’t Find In a Textbook
Readers remember their most influential teachers who continue to impact their lives long after graduation.