Tag: mom

Paralyzed Woman Told She Would Never Walk Again Proves Doctors Wrong on Her Wedding Day

A woman who was told she would never walk again after a severe spinal injury due to an ATV crash has proved her doctors wrong by walking down the aisle on her wedding day. On July 10, escorted by her father, 26-year-old Brittney Hitchcock of Indiana rose from her wheelchair and walked to meet her…


Navy Mom and Daughter Get Rare Chance to Serve on the Same Ship: ‘It’s Awesome’

A Norfolk, Virginia-based mom and daughter, both in the Navy, have been given the rare opportunity to serve on the same ship. For the married mom of two daughters, who has dedicated nearly 30 years to the U.S. Naval service, it’s the first time she gets to take a piece of her family with her…


‘Do You Know What’s in the Books Your Kids Are Reading?’: Homeschool Curriculum Founder

When an American mom discovered that her daughter’s rude attitude was coming from the popular, modern books she was bringing home from her school library, it set her on a life-changing journey. She not only succeeded at completely reversing her daughter’s attitude but also launched a successful homeschool curriculum company—which now helps hundreds of thousands…


Photos: Creative Mom’s Extraordinary Food Art for Kids Is All-Edible and Healthy

Inspired by the textures and colors of healthy food, a mom of two started transforming meal prep for her kids into plate-sized works of art. Her creations, both lifelike and edible, have attracted an online following of fascinated foodies. Belgium-based artist Jolanda Stokkermans goes by the moniker De Meal Prepper. A graphic designer by trade, she…


Mom Does Jail Time, Beats Drug Addiction and Wins Back Custody of Her Son: ‘Thank You, God’

A woman from a loving home followed in her father’s footsteps when she became addicted to drugs. She was homeless, a nine-time felon who did jail time, and eventually lost custody of her son. But she found a sponsor and channeled her faith into a recovery plan. Today, Shay Walters, 30, celebrates her family, God’s…


Foster Mom Helps Birth Mom Beat Drug Addiction and Regain Daughter’s Custody

An unlikely friendship between a mom suffering long-term drug addiction and the woman who fostered her daughter has changed all three lives, and many more by association. Not only has former addict Heather Bone beaten her demons, but she has earned back custody of her child, Kristina. Heather and foster mom, Nanci Weinstein, remain close…


Mom Arrested Weeks After 2 Girls Found Dead in Florida Canal

LAUDERHILL, Fla.—A 36-year-old South Florida woman has been arrested, weeks after the bodies of her two young daughters were found floating in a canal. Tinessa Hogan, 36, was arrested Tuesday night on two counts of first-degree murder, news outlets reported. The bodies of Destiny Hogan, 9, and Daysha Hogan, 7, were found June 22 floating…


Preemie Triplets Born After 3 Miscarriages and High-Risk Pregnancy Are Now Thriving

A Florida mom was in disbelief on learning she was expecting triplets after losing three babies to miscarriages. Back in November 2018, Christine Taala of Miami—already a mom to a preteen and a newborn baby—was extremely worried, thinking how she was going to care for five kids, and she feared the worst. Yet her mother’s…


Mom Transforms Plain New House Into Multicolored Home With Bold Paint and Vintage Items

A drab new house has been transformed into a multicolored home, thanks to its creative owner. Adele Thomas, 50, used brave strikes of bright paint and her upcycling skills over the course of four years in a bid to transform her home in Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales. The family’s home, where Adele lives with her husband,…


‘Let’s Let Mom Sleep’: Sweet Son Comforts Sister With Down Syndrome Who Rises Early

A patient older brother who rose early to comfort his little sister with Down syndrome, allowing their mom to sleep in, was caught via the sleep monitor whispering and cuddling with her. The touching footage has warmed their mother’s heart. It was the day after Mother’s Day when a mom of three Tara McCallan, of…