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School
Kids Choose Their Own Greetings to Start the School Day in a Positive Way
These preschoolers start their day by choosing between a variety of fun greetings for each other after their teacher wanted to encourage positive interactions.
Family
Woman Tracks Down Biological Father Online, Shares Tearful First Hug After 25 Years
A woman has shared a tear-filled first-ever hug with biological father after 25 years, having tracked him down through Facebook and then waited four years to finally meet.
Parenting
Parents Secretly Plant Treasure Chest on Beach for Girl, 5, to ‘Discover’ on First Beach Trip
When it came time for Lindsey to visit the beach for the first time, her parents planned an epic surprise sure to make it a memorable one.
Family
96-Year-Old Grandpa Returns to Hometown in Ireland One Last Time
A family's trip to Ireland with their 96-year-old grandpa went viral after they shared a video of his emotional reunion with his hometown.
Family
Son Surprises Biological Dad With Letter Adopting His Surname
A dad who had always had a different name from his biological son cried tears of joy when the 14-year-old finally asked if he could share his name. For Martin White, 31, it was a dream come true.
Funny
Two-Year-Old Boy’s Excitement for New Dinosaur Backpack Warms Hearts on Flight
Adorable toddler Beck showed off his new backpack to every passenger on his flight, spreading joy and smiles along the way. His mom's video of the heartwarming moment has gone viral.
Heartwarming Gestures
Colorblind Groom Sees the World in Full Color for First Time Thanks to Bride’s Wedding Day Gift
A bride's thoughtful gift brought her colorblind groom to tears of joy. Kalle Larsen presented Tyler Goeckeritz with a pair of colorblind glasses at their first-look wedding shoot in the Utah mountains.
Family
Daughter Surprises Parents With $20,000 Stuffed in Chick-Fil-A Boxes to Pay Off Mortgage
Janice Tan paid off her parents' mortgage by stuffing $20,000 in cash into Chick-Fil-A nugget boxes. The heartwarming gesture was caught on camera and has since gone viral.