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December 5, 2024 at 4:54 PM

POV: You leave home a sister and come back an aunt

Edyn Denise surprised her sister at the airport after she'd been away for several months to let her know she was going to be an aunty.
December 5, 2024 at 4:54 PM
POV: You leave home a sister and come back an aunt
December 5, 2024 at 4:39 PM

Toddler shares sweet bedtime routine

She does this every night and we swear we're not crying!
December 5, 2024 at 4:39 PM
VIDEO: Toddler shares sweet bedtime routine
November 27, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Brother and sister sneak into kitchen to steal popsicles

Little did they know they were being watched!
November 27, 2024 at 4:02 PM
Little did they know they were being watched!
November 25, 2024 at 2:24 PM

Grandparents join grandson on field trip to the zoo

"It's their first time living too."
November 25, 2024 at 2:24 PM
VIDEO: Grandparents join grandson on field trip to the zoo
November 20, 2024 at 5:34 PM

Mom surprises kids with 'Bluey'-inspired Christmas tree

Samir and Samaya were completely surprised!
November 20, 2024 at 5:34 PM
VIDEO: Mom surprises kids with 'Bluey'-inspired Christmas tree
November 11, 2024 at 4:17 PM

1-year-old loves to do 'the robot'

Ivy Kate loves to dance!
November 11, 2024 at 4:17 PM
Ivy Kate loves to dance!
1 month ago

Babies who met in NICU get married 28 years later, visit staff who cared for them

Rachel and Hayden Sackey first met in the NICU in 1996 and tied the knot in September 2024.
1 month ago
Babies who met in NICU get married 28 years later, visit staff who cared for them
1 month ago

Ballet dancers have ‘fin-tastic’ Halloween costumes

Dancers at Ballet Etudes Academy in Mesa, Arizona, danced in shark costumes to celebrate Halloween.
1 month ago
Dancers at Ballet Etudes Academy in Mesa, Arizona, danced in shark costumes to celebrate Halloween.
1 month ago

Husband does interpretive dance to help distract wife during labor

Jezlyn Bearden asked her husband Grayson to distract her with an interpretive dance while she was experiencing contractions and he delivered.
1 month ago
Jezlyn Bearden asked her husband Grayson to distract her with an interpretive dance while she was experiencing contractions and he delivered.
2 months ago

3-year-old gives soccer a 2nd chance and has the best time

Braylen Shaw was terrified during his first soccer game but after giving soccer a second chance, he had so much fun at the next game!
2 months ago
VIDEO: 3-year-old gives soccer a 2nd chance and has the best time
2 months ago

‘Dang it, moose': Young boy in Alaska is adorably angry after moose eats his pumpkin

“This is his villain origin story,” posted one commenter on the video which now has 18 million views.
2 months ago
VIDEO: ‘Dang it, moose': Young boy in Alaska is adorably angry after moose eats his pumpkin
2 months ago

Mom basks in the joy of motherhood with her baby on the beach in magic hour

“Being her mom is the best thing ever!!!” Mom Adi Kehl captioned the video, which has amassed over 20 million views on TikTok.
2 months ago
“Being her mom is the best thing ever!!!” Mom Adi Kehl captioned the video, which has amassed over 20 million views on TikTok.
2 months ago

Daughter defines what it means to 'persevere' to mom

Coco doesn't plan to give up today!
2 months ago
VIDEO: Daughter defines what it means to 'persevere' to mom
2 months ago

Baby has the best reaction to trying pizza for the 1st time

Baby Remi has a new favorite food.
2 months ago
Baby Remi has a new favorite food.
2 months ago
Watch the adorable moment this baby meets Princess Aurora at Walt Disney World
2 months ago

Toddler adorably argues with mom that her shoes are on the right feet

Two-year-old Alyssa Adewale is ready to prove mom wrong!
2 months ago
Two-year-old Alyssa Adewale is ready to prove mom wrong!
3 months ago

Flight attendant has a surprise reunion with her dad on his flight

Brittney McQuiller, a Delta Airlines flight attendant, surprised her dad on his flight after not seeing him for over a year.
3 months ago
CAP: Brittney McQuiller, a Delta Airlines flight attendant, surprised her dad on his flight after not seeing him for over a year.
3 months ago

Mom records adorable conversation with 1-year-old about their days

Zina Okeke wanted to hear all about mama's day!
3 months ago
Zina Okeke wanted to hear all about mama's day!
3 months ago

Toddler goes viral with adorable 'Boom Chicka Boom' song with mom

Three-year-old Witley Seaman sang "Boom Chicka Boom" with his mom, Tara, who captured the moment!
3 months ago
Three-year-old Witley Seaman sang "Boom Chicka Boom" with his mom, Tara, who captured the moment!
4 months ago

Little boy loves living on same street as grandpa

Two-year-old Walker couldn’t wait to get a hug from his grandpa Neil.
4 months ago
Two-year-old Walker couldn’t wait to get a hug from his grandpa Neil.
4 months ago

Little girl gets emotional meeting baby sister

Cataleya couldn’t hold back her tears when she met her little sister.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Little girl gets emotional meeting baby sister
4 months ago

Toddler has best reaction to mom’s homemade roller coaster

Two-year-old Heloisa loves her mom’s creative roller coaster ride.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Toddler has best reaction to mom’s homemade roller coaster
5 months ago

This baby on a flight became besties with the passengers behind her

This little tot was a peek-a-boo princess on the plane!
5 months ago
VIDEO: This baby on a flight became besties with the passengers behind her
8 months ago

Parents transform house into Disney World to give kids a magical vacation at home

The Diwa family didn't have the budget to take their kids to Disney World, so they brought Disney to them instead.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Parents transform house into Disney World to give kids a magical vacation at home
8 months ago

Teen breaks out dance moves after birthday surprise

Thirteen-year-old Jorge was so excited to show off his new sneakers.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Teen breaks out dance moves after birthday surprise
8 months ago

These NICU babies are ready for the solar eclipse

Newborns at Cleveland Clinic Children's wore adorable eclipse onesies and glasses to celebrate the rare occasion.
8 months ago
VIDEO: These NICU babies are ready for the solar eclipse
8 months ago

Teachers partake in hilarious inflatable costume race

Educators at a school in Canada know how to have some after school fun.
8 months ago
VIDEO: Teachers partake in hilarious inflatable costume race
8 months ago

Great-grandpa reads 'Baby Shark' to great-granddaughter without knowing the song

He might not know the tune but the effort is appreciated!
8 months ago
VIDEO: Great-grandpa reads 'Baby Shark' to great-granddaughter without knowing the song
9 months ago

Baby girl loves to cook with her dad

11-month-old Ehva is so comfy in her dad Troy's arms.
9 months ago
VIDEO: Baby girl loves to cook with her dad
9 months ago

2-year-old girl is a news anchor in the making

Watch out local news, Thessa TV has some major star power.
9 months ago
VIDEO: 2-year-old girl is a news anchor in the making
9 months ago

Little girl has best reaction to friendly surprise at airport

Elba was excited to see her friend Lian at the airport and was ecstatic after learning he would be joining them on their vacation to Mexico.
9 months ago
VIDEO: Little girl has best reaction to friendly surprise at airport
10 months ago

Little girl adorably tries to convince her dad to make mac-and-cheese for dinner

We should try this the next time we want something.
10 months ago
VIDEO: Little girl adorably tries to convince her dad to make mac-and-cheese for dinner
1 year ago

Watch these 6 siblings serenade their mom with 'So Long, Farewell' for her birthday

Carolyn Grace and her siblings performed the song for their mom, whose favorite movie is "The Sound of Music," in honor of her 60th birthday.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Watch these 6 siblings serenade their mom with 'So Long, Farewell' for her birthday
1 year ago

See why this librarian is going viral on TikTok

Mychal Threets, a librarian and lover of all things books, creates content that focuses on reminding the world of the importance of local libraries.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Local librarian uses social media to promote the importance of libraries
1 year ago

Hilariously brilliant Mr. Potato Head headpiece gets best reactions at Disney

Donning his custom Mr. Potato Head headwear, Greg Saniatan said he now knows what it must feel like to be a Disney Parks character.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Hilariously brilliant Mr. Potato Head headpiece gets best reactions at Disney
1 year ago

Toddler eating potato chips experiences pure, unfiltered bliss

We totally get where she’s coming from.
1 year ago
VIDEO:  Toddler eating potato chips experiences pure, unfiltered bliss
1 year ago

City of Bayonne, NJ, hosts basketball game for seniors

A crowd of supporters gathered to watch the city’s recreation department hold their first senior basketball game, complete with a choreographed halftime dance.
1 year ago
VIDEO: City of Bayonne, NJ, hosts basketball game for seniors
1 year ago
VIDEO: Toddler tries his very best to whistle tune of 'Baby Shark'
1 year ago

Massachusetts hospital throws party for longtime volunteer's 102nd birthday

Herb Norman, 102, has been volunteering at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts, since 1990.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Massachusetts hospital throws party for longtime volunteer's 102nd birthday
1 year ago
VIDEO: Grandfather gets creative when he hears how much professional baby photos cost
1 year ago

Minnesota state troopers help deliver donor heart to transplant recipient

Troopers Mitch Elzen, Quintin O’Reilly and Mike Pevear all worked together to safely deliver the heart.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Minnesota state troopers help deliver donor heart to transplant recipient
1 year ago

Little boy can’t wait to see his BFF, the trash collector

Three-year-old Ben loves trash day, when he gets to see Mr. Juan.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Little boy can’t wait to see his BFF, the trash collector
1 year ago

Doctor turns heads by 'rolling' his way into retirement

Dr. Phillip Masterson retired from his medical practice after a nearly 40-year career.
1 year ago
Dr. Phillip Masterson celebrated his retirement by rollerskating at the TotalCare Emergency Room office in Denton, Texas.
1 year ago

Hong Kong Disneyland, Make-A-Wish grant wishes for 11 kids with critical illnesses

The special event was inspired by one child's wish to meet the Imagineers involved with the new World of Frozen.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Hong Kong Disneyland, Make-A-Wish grant wishes for 11 children with critical illnesses
1 year ago
VIDEO: Little girl cries tears of gratitude unwrapping Stanley cup from her dad
1 year ago

94-year-old grandpa grows all the flowers for granddaughter’s wedding

"I was so proud, I was two inches taller!"
1 year ago
VIDEO: 94-year-old grandpa grows all the flowers for granddaughter’s wedding
1 year ago

This little boy is not a morning person, not even on Christmas morning

Tell me you’re not a morning person without telling me you’re not a morning person.
1 year ago
VIDEO:  This little boy is not a morning person, not even on Christmas morning
1 year ago

Mom receives thoughtful gift from 8-year-old son

Ruth had lost her favorite toy as a child, so her son Hudson decided to surprise her with another one for Christmas.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Mom receives thoughtful gift from 8-year-old son
1 year ago

Dad has emotional reaction after learning stepdaughter's baby is named after him

John Roy Hennigan broke down in tears when he saw his own first name on his newborn grandson's hat.
1 year ago
VIDEO: Dad has emotional reaction after learning stepdaughter's baby is named after him
1 year ago

No one was more excited than this toddler to receive a jar of pickles for Christmas

"It's a jar of pickles!" the 3-year-old exclaimed before showing it off to his family.
1 year ago
VIDEO: No one was more excited than this toddler to receive a jar of pickles for Christmas