Given the importance of Christmas to little children, there can be no understating the influence Santa Claus can have. It’s why hospitals often bring in a Santa to visit children at Christmas time, and why almost all shopping malls have a Santa present to listen to wishes. Even so, when Julie Kay Ryff took her … Read more

While everyone was busy taking a look at and snapping pictures of the last full moon of the decade, otherwise known as the Cold Moon, Denarrika Fisher and Charles Bell were in an Illinois hospital preparing to meet their baby boy for the first time. Fisher was originally due on December 30, but “decided to … Read more

The older you get, the more special and important all your old photos and home videos become. They serve as a way to connect with your past and the life you’ve lived, evoking memories of people and places long gone. But one centenarian didn’t have any record of one of the most special parts of … Read more

A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the murder of Tessa Majors, an 18-year-old student at Barnard College in New York City. According to CBS2, the teenage boy, who matched the description of the suspect, was in the area while police canvassed the park where Majors was stabbed. The boy was brought in … Read more

As a woman we all know how important it is to have a tribe, not only to help lift our spirits but for a vital support network. But it turns out that if our tribes happen to be a small group of strong women this may also help us get ahead and be successful in … Read more

Of all the horrors that can befall someone in life, there are few I can think of worse than losing a child. One that perhaps is worse, however, is losing a child to murder. That’s what Elena Alexandrova had to endure when her ten-year-old daughter Yana was allegedly killed by her stepfather’s brother, 55-year-old Oleg … Read more

When it comes to babies being born, we can never be really sure what to expect. Some are born early, some are born later, some are born precisely on time. No matter when your baby is born, we can all agree that the birth is a blessing and a gift. Yes, even if that happens … Read more

There’s nothing like sitting in a twinkly-lit theater and watching a performance of The Nutcracker to get you in the festive mood. The beloved ballet has become synonymous with Christmas, after it was first staged in North America in the 1950s. It seems we can’t get enough of this fantastical tale of a nutcracker soldier, … Read more

Having a baby is a daunting prospect for anyone. There are so many things to worry and fret over, not to mention the rollercoaster of emotions that go with what is always sure to be a life-changing event. As such, I can’t imagine what people go through when their babies are born with issues or … Read more

Weddings are the ideal opportunity to gather all your loved ones and special friends together for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. Often, it’s one of the few times that family members get the chance to party together and celebrate the happy couple. But for some bride and grooms-to-be it can often be a reminder of the loved … Read more