Category: Family

Mom Single-Handedly Homeschools 7 Kids During Air Force Husband’s Longest Deployment

A military wife, who has seven children with her husband in the U.S. Air Force, has opened up about the faith-driven, humungous task of homeschooling during her husband’s long deployments, and the love that makes every second worthwhile. Stay-at-home mom Marcie Ball, 37, was a teacher until 2010 when she had her first child. She…


How One Teacher is Using Geocaching to Inspire A Love for Nature and Geography in Kids

What child, or adult for that matter, doesn’t love the thought of going on a treasure hunt? Did you know that there are real-world treasure hunts that you and your family can participate in no matter where you are traveling or where you live? Well, that is exactly what geocaching is! With summer upon us,…


For This Young Military Couple and Their Baby, Saying Goodbye Is a Bittersweet Moment

To serve our country, all three of them have given up a lot of their personal happiness. We thank them for their sacrifice! (Video courtesy of Shauna Connor) …


Bride Shares Emotional Wedding Dance With Her Grandfather

The love between a little girl and her grandpa is something that can’t be described in words. (Video courtesy of Shaun Reilly Photography) …


Dad Quits Drugs and Has Incredible Transformation so He Can See His Daughter

The love for his child helped this man to clean up and get his health and life back. (Video courtesy of Austin Greene) …


Paralyzed From the Chest Down, This Man Stops at Nothing to Become the Best Dad to His Baby Girl

Being a great dad starts with presence, not presents. (Video courtesy of Brian Kinney) …


Small Back-Seat Rider Is a Breeze

By Lori Borgman From Tribune News Service I am about to make my umpteenth trip to the grocery and am not happy about it. Having gathered my shopping essentials — wallet, car keys, cellphone, a list in illegible handwriting, reading glasses and a small chip on my shoulder — I hear a soft voice ask,…


The Only Person in the World With Benjamin Button Condition

Little Isla is perfect just the way she is! (Video courtesy of islaspaige) …


5 Family Challenges That Add Magic to Childhood

Childhood is fleeting, but the memories of childhood can last a lifetime. What we tend to remember most fondly are shared experiences and family traditions. One way to add the sort of magic that can be treasured and passed down is to take on fun goals or challenges as a family. Here are some ideas…


Everyday Beauty: A Good Summer

One of the joys of summer is treasured time spent with family, as daylight stretches long into the night. In the idealized painting “The Sinews of Old England,” English painter George Hicks portrayed the enduring qualities a man and woman need for a happy marriage and good family life. “The Sinews of Old England,” 1857,…