A two-minute conversation with a four-year-old changed Jonathan Stanley’s life.  Stanley was sitting behind a stack of his own books at a Barnes and Noble when four-year-old Ella walked up to him and let him know that she wanted to be an author, like him, someday.  Their conversation was captured by Ella’s mom and quickly…Read more »

Taylor Schenker is on a mission. The North Carolina woman takes walks in the area where Hurricane Helene wreaked its havoc six months ago. In the mess she’s been finding photographs, saving those treasures, and reuniting people with their keepsakes. She says, “It’s one thing I could do to help,” and people like Mary Moss…Read more »

Since March 2021, the city of Utrecht, Netherlands has implemented an innovative system to help migratory fish travel through the city’s water channels. This system is known as the fish doorbell. The fish doorbell works by having a livestream of the channel for viewers around the world to watch. When they see a fish, they…Read more »

Music has a way of reaching us in ways words alone cannot. It helps us process emotions, find peace, and embrace joy. Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan recently appeared on Sesame Street, using his gift of music to help children understand and navigate their feelings. His uplifting song encourages young listeners to embrace their emotions—joy, sadness, frustration, excitement—and…Read more »

What could be better than kids creating joy for other kids? The Giving Game was created by brothers Talin and Anik Bhow to bring awareness and donations to non-profits for kids facing challenges. Their energy and creative passion for helping kids help other kids develops empathy while making an important difference in their community. Click…Read more »

A group of volunteers in California are working feverishly to save some tiles. Better yet, they’re saving some joy. The tiles are Batchelder tiles. Ernest Batchelder designed art deco tiles more than 100 years ago, and they adorn many fireplaces and chimneys in Altadena. These historic pieces of art are the only thing some homeowners…Read more »

The unbelievable Dr. Z . . . that’s how he’s known in his Baltimore neighborhood. He’s been practicing medicine for more than forty years, and his patients love him. He’s a family doctor with a big heart. His motto: Can’t pay, that’s ok. He takes care of everyone with love and care and kindness. Recently…Read more »

March Madness is upon us! Is your bracket ready? Ama Sow is from Senegal and had a dream to play basketball in America. When a private school in Pennsylvania sponsored him and brought him here, he thought his dream came true. Unfortunately, things changed quickly for Ama, and his hopes were shattered until he met…Read more »

Hank Vogel is eleven years old, and he’s a huge fan of the Portland Trail Blazers. Hank is visually impaired, so watching a game is difficult for him. Until now! Thanks to Jerred Mace and his team of engineers, Hank can enjoy a basketball game in a whole new way. He can “see” the game…Read more »

There are some Little League baseball players making the news. Not for their play on the field but for their kindness on the playground. That was the scene at an Arizona park recently. Some boys from a local team were there for practice when a little girl approached them and started to play. Olivia has…Read more »