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TikTok dances are totally mesmerizing. Who hasn't gotten sucked into watching stunning choreography to your favorite songs? While most of us struggle to nail those dance moves,...
After her 8-year-old daughter passed away, Manju Mittal stopped cooking altogether. But a simple birthday meal sparked a quiet revolution — one that would uplift over a...
A home in Ghana rescues trafficked child slaves and rehabilitates them. Founded by a former child slave, his story and those of the inhabitants are as inspiring as they are...
Riding a bike is many children’s first taste of freedom — a memorable milestone youngsters eager to exercise independence cherish for life. Sadly, some kids don’t get to learn...
When a child collapsed on a flooded road in Chennai, 24-year-old Kannan didn’t think twice; he acted fast and saved a life. Here’s how he did it, and you can learn too.
An amazing retirement village is accepting guests in Shropshire, England—but instead of catering to elderly people, it's designed for elderly cats. Shropshire Cat Rescue has...
The 80s seems like a completely different lifetime when it comes to what was considered acceptable behavior. Things people deemed acceptable or were just part of everyday...
A boy who couldn’t wear shoes until the age of 13 due to a childhood injury that left his feet deformed has had a life-changing surgery. Courtesy of the floating medical...
Last Wednesday, a team of English surgeons and attendants arrived in the city of Leicester to be briefed on an upcoming surgery never before attempted or imagined in the...
Screaming protestors surrounded the building as federal marshals escorted a brave six-year-old girl on her way to making history. In first grade. It was November of 1960 when...
Teachers play a much larger role than simply being educators. And elementary school teacher Alice Yates (@missaliceinteacherland) understands what it means to go above and...
When Rocky Kanaka first met Katie, a scruffy beige Australian Shepherd mix, he thought she was a senior dog. As it turned out, the shelter pup was only about a year old. She...
“Children” and “cancer” shouldn’t mix — but sadly, thousands of kids are diagnosed with this disease yearly. The survival rate could be higher, so every young warrior who...
Based in the Punjab region of India, The D. V. Singh Foundation for Child Development aims to improve access to education for young children, especially girls, with the...
The Native Bees Society turned locals into citizen scientists to help them create an exciting new bee atlas — the first of its kind in British Columbia.
From a simple idea to comfort her daughter, Veena Peter's venture, 'Tara's Doll House,' has become a popular brand in Bengaluru, offering eco-friendly and handmade dolls that...
Dad and ally John Piermatteo figured out a way to show support for the LGBTQ+ community: Play Catch With a Dad.
In recent years, some city registrars in Italy had begun to record only the name of the biological mother on birth certificates and not the name of her partner.
Childhood friends Naren Raj and Ashutosh Ananth are the co-founders of Rescript, a Bengaluru-based sustainable stationery brand that is reshaping how India thinks about paper....
Balancing motherhood and storytelling with heart and passion, the moms of The Better India create videos that go viral and stories that inspire — all while being cheered on...
From the south of England comes the eyewitness account of a road rescue by a hoard of good, young, Samaritans. A photograph taken by a bystander shows one of the rescuers on...
Tiki has been in the care of his foster family for just 26 days. His transformation has countless followers in tears.
In a heartwarming TikTok video that’s making waves across the Internet, a class of young children perform the original song they wrote to honor the beginning of spring. “This...
A recent study from Penn State suggests that humor is a valuable parenting tool, fostering better relationships and reducing tension. Researchers found that a significant...
What if your child could learn science by building, bake their first cake, or explore nature with someone who truly cares? These workshops, led by inspiring mentors, go beyond...
This school break, The Mind Museum offers a refreshingly cool lineup of interactive and creative science experiences through its “Cool Learning Adventures”. Families and...
Some of us are lucky enough to take our parents for granted. We have a brain full of memories of them, and many decades to form new ones. We learn who they are as people, who...
Domestos is committed to ensuring that all school children have access to clean and safe toilets through its Cleaner Toilets The post Domestos Remains #Unstoppable In Advancing...
Young people today will never know the agony and excitement of writing and mailing a letter. You had to choose your words carefully and say everything you wanted to say. Once...
In a world where most families are making their homes more automated with high tech devices, one mom has decided to go the opposite route—all in the name of teaching her kids...
BlogTalk with MJ Racadio is back—and this time, we’re turning the spotlight on a trailblazer in kids fashion who’s making waves during Asian American and Pacific Islander...
This Easter, turn simple household items into magical memories with your kids. From colourful DIY egg wraps to creative clues, these fun and eco-friendly egg hunt ideas use...
Charlotte’s Web did a lot for giving humanity more compassion towards our arachnid companions, but let’s face it—many, if not most people would still shy away from a spider if...
Over 16,000 new teaching positions will be opened in the Philippines for the 2025–2026 school year to support and strengthen the public education system. This rollout marks the...
One of the biggest topics in parenting these days is the mental and physical drain that comes with being the default parent in a family. The default parent is the one who is...
In celebrating Mother’s Day, we explore the transformative power of hobbies for mothers who dedicate themselves to family care. Discover five inspiring women who redefine...
There are two types of parents in the world: Type A and Type B. Type A parents can be defined as highly organized, structured, and punctual. While Type B parents tend to be...
Rebecca Chobat has spent the last three years making delicious meals on a budget. In her latest challenge, she turned 20 bucks into four amazing meals for the whole family.
Dogs are more than pets—they are family members. They are there for big life events and the mundane days. For couple Ryan and Libbee, their wedding day would not have been...
From ages 7 to 14, children are ready to learn more structured lessons. This is also the time for them to inculcate important life skills, values, and social behavior. At this...
Cakes Body now covers up to $36K in child care for staff, an industry-leading move to retain talent and support working parents. The post Cakes Body’s $36K Child Care Credit...
Teaching kids about sustainability doesn’t have to be complicated. These five everyday activities are easy to try at home and gently introduce eco-friendly habits through play...
From Montreal comes the story of a Good Samaritan who saved an elderly man’s life by performing CPR for 20 minutes before paramedics arrived. Without following-up at all with...
The spotlight turns once again to young talents in the United States as the 2025 Los Angeles Kids Fashion Show returns for its fourth season on June 7 with the heartwarming...
One little girl is somersaulting her way into people’s hearts, and reminding us all of how important it is to put yourself out there every once in a while. In a now-viral...
This week marks Teacher Appreciation Week, and we can’t think of a better role model than this preschool teacher who spotted a developmental quirk in a little boy who was then...
Some of her best childhood memories were filled with revving engines, spinning tires, and cheering crowds while her brother drag-raced—but in those days there were no driving...
Dave Chappelle may be one of the most popular comedians in the world, but to his wife Elaine, he's just Dave.Chappelle had his big break with his Comedy Central Show Chappelle...
Babies often cry to express discomfort, hunger, or tiredness. But singing can soothe them quickly. According to studies, when parents sing to their infants, it helps calm the...
Taking in the great outdoors while camping as a kid is often that first taste of freedom and independence for kids (even if it's right in your backyard). So when blogger Rhyan...
TikTok user alexxx1915 recently posted a short video with the caption: "I just learned the term 'living room family' and I never understood why my kids never played in their...
Told for generations under neem trees and starry skies, these folk tales are perfect for reconnecting — with your child, your culture, and the joy of a quiet story.
One mom is giving the whole “take care of yourself first” adage a refreshingly cool spin. Her advice? “Be a baddie first, and a mom second.”In a clip posted to her TikTok, Mary...
Some days, you feel like you shouldn’t even get out of bed. They happen to everyone, but no matter how bad things get, we can’t let them ruin the rest of the day. Eliza...
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM For many families, reading aloud is a cherished part of childhood—a bedtime story, a favorite picture book, or a well-loved series that...
A little Welsh boy has drawn 99 animals to celebrate Sir David Attenborough’s 99th Birthday which just passed this week. Spanning across eight A3 sheets of paper, the giant...
A throwback to sun-soaked, gadget-free summers — this list of adventures in and around Ernakulam helps kids (and parents) break free from screens and rediscover the simple joy...
Actor Rannvijay Singha’s video of exercising with his kids is a reminder that summer is the perfect time to bond, move, and build joyful habits — together.
Two longtime English neighbors are celebrating their joint 101st birthday, born on the same day in 1924. Josie Church and Anne Wallace-Hadrill have lived side-by-side in Oxford...
Nobody needs convincing that the cartoons of yesteryear just hit different. They are miles away from the noisy, uber colorful, fast-paced (read: overstimulating) shows that a...
In the fall of 2023, young mother Sage Pasch’s unique family situation attracted a ton of online attention after the 20-something shared a six-second video on TikTok. The video...
A manuscript once considered an unofficial copy of Magna Carta is now believed to be a genuine version and ''one of the world's most valuable documents'', according to two UK...
“Copyright is the engine of free expression" was the theme of a day The post Creative Arts Workshop for West Rand kids – By Thabo Motlhabi appeared first on The Home Of Great...
Forget kids. Grandmas say the darndest things. One grandma in particular took TikTok by storm for her brutally honest, yet hilarious “funeral rules.” And though Grandma Lill...
Sure, parents who have the additional “village” support of grandparents are fortunate in many ways. But often that help comes with the headache of having to deal with an...
Bad Habits to Break Before 2025 While there’s no perfect day to start bettering yourself, the arrival of a new year often serves as a great time to reflect on our lives and...
Two of the most popular pet dog breeds-- Labradors and Golden Retrievers-- are loved by most people, and for good reason! Both the pets are known for their friendly nature,...
Happy Birthday to Pete Townshend who turns 80 today. The English musician, singer-songwriter, and co-founder of The Who. Born in London to musician parents, he taught himself...
Let your kids explore the magic of wildlife from the comfort of your living room. These documentaries will captivate young minds and help them understand the natural world in...
This summer, encourage your child to choose the wheel. Well, the pottery one. Here are retreats and one-day workshops across India to pick from.
Hi, I celebrated my 28th birthday last week and am sharing 28 lessons I learned till my 28th birthday. I am not a life coach or guru or something, but I want to share what I...
It’s a bittersweet situation for many adults—you live close enough to your own parents that grandma and grandpa can help out with the kids from time to time. On the one hand,...
It’s great to work in an organization that feels like family—one where people care deeply about each other, trust runs high, and collaboration comes naturally.… The post Is...
Jessie's The Main Toy Now: Toy Story 5 Just Got Juicy as Pixar Announces. No— It's Not Just Another Sequel! Okay, Pixar. We see you. Just when we thought the toy chest was...
From football legend to fashion icon or business guru, David Beckham is the man many see as having it all. So, let's celebrate the former England captain marking his 50th...
125 years ago today, L. Frank Baum’s first children’s novel The Wonderful Wizard of Oz was published in the US. The first edition was printed and bound by Baum himself for...
Decades after the trend first emerged, people are still debating whether dog birthday parties are cool or "too extra." One woman on TikTok threw her tiny one-year-old puppy,...
Having twins is unarguably a wild ride straight from the get go, but having identical twins is a whole other layer of fun. Two babies at once who look exactly alike right down...
325 years ago today, Luigi Vanvitelli, one of the most influential architects of 18th century Italy, was born. His birthday is a fitting day to celebrate the construction of...
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