Perhaps you’ve heard about a Safe Haven Baby Box. If not, it’s a pretty simple concept. They’re installed outside of hospitals and firehouses in which parents can safely and anonymously drop off their babies if they’re unable to care for them. Founding a Nationwide Mission Monica Kelsey is the founder of the mission. She began...
Smoking is an expensive habit. Of course, it often comes at the cost of good health, but it also thins the wallet. Especially in Australia and New Zealand, where there’s the highest prices of cigarettes in the world. For a 20-pack of Marlboro cigs, you’d need to pay $27.74 USD in Australia and $23.67 USD...
Some of us were fortunate enough to grow up in fully functioning households. Some of us, not so much. We, as humans, crave loving and supportive parents who accept us for who we are. Sadly, this is not the case for thousands of children worldwide. many end up in the system because of unwanted pregnancies,...
In 2016, one-year-old Sophie Skiles was diagnosed with lymphoma. Her mother was always by her side, and it was during this time she grew to love and appreciate the medical staff attending to her daughter. The nurses at the hospital she was being treated were so kind and compassionate that she just had to write...
We’re not going to sugarcoat it. Birth is messy, raw, and downright scary for many, but it’s also an undeniable miracle. Women are powerful creators and they really do not get enough credit for the things they put their own bodies through. Capturing these moments with the most intimate birth photos can be truly magical....
On December 11th, a tragic event unfolded at the Solihull lake in West Midlands in the UK. A haunting thickness hangs in the air where three children, aged 8, 10, and 11, perished. The fourth was rushed into ICU that night and was fighting for his life after being pulled from freezing waters. Police are...
A Secret Life of Mom Highlight Story: Sometimes, there are tales that are just too good, too beautiful, or too unbelievable to keep locked away. That’s why we scour the archives and bring some of them back to enjoy again. They may make you smile or shed a tear, but they’re always meant to add...
Being diagnosed with cancer can be the most horrific thing for anyone to endure. But, when that someone is your child, there are no words that equate to that pain. One little girl with terminal brain cancer was about to celebrate her last birthday at four years old. Her devastated parents have asked their followers...
It’s tough to watch someone we love suffering or in pain, but nothing seems to be harder as a parent. Most parents would agree there’s nothing more difficult than watching our kids suffering or in pain. One mother from Dublin recalls the final moments of her son’s life. She shares that he had a rare...
A’leasha is a mom of 2 from Queensland, Australia. She has been preparing for the holidays all year and has come to realize that she’s spent $1,400 on Christmas presents for her daughter. The truly amazing thing is that she hasn’t been working with a budget and plans to buy more before the holiday arrives....
The holidays represent a time of decorations and festivities. Smells like baked goods, hot beverages, and trees tickle our senses. Often, holidays invoke a range of emotions. For many, the holidays are a time to celebrate and spend extra time with loved ones. Meanwhile, others may find them to be an emotional time that reminds...
Foster care is a double-edged sword. Some children find loving homes and make friends with their foster siblings. On the other hand, many children feel traumatized and unsettled moving from home to home. Regardless of their experience, children are always deserving of love. One sweet little guy named Caison has entered the foster care system...
