As mothers of little girls, it is our job to raise strong, independent women who will contribute to society. But how do we create independence without pushing our children away? The urge to hold my little girl and never let go is so strong that I sometimes forget she needs time to explore on her own. This list […]
Communicating effectively in a relationship is one of the most powerful ways that couples can strengthen their bond. Marriage researcher, Dr. John Gottman can often determine whether or not a relationship will eventually fall apart. A part of his analysis includes listening closely to a couple’s communication. Here are the four most dangerous types of […]
Earlier this week, the Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary in Green Bay, Wisconsin, shared these adorable photos of one of their volunteers. The post has since gone viral. It’s currently been shared almost 10,000 times and made it to the front page of Reddit. Elizabeth Feldhausen, the founder of Safe Haven Pet Sanctuary, told BuzzFeed News […]
Shelby Winder is a special education teacher at Grand Oaks High School in Texas, and for her first year teaching a Life Skills class – which is specifically for students with significant cognitive impairment and adaptive disabilities – she came up with an out-of-the-box idea that is impressing her colleagues and parents alike. “Shelby came […]
Have you ever wondered what the vast majority of success stories floating around on the net have in common? I’ll give you a moment. Ready? That’s right! They almost always involve somebody young overcoming the odds and achieving great things. In other words, success stories are usually about the talented, not the hard-working. But let’s […]
Small wonders surround us every day — you just need to be more attentive to see them. Hugging hamsters, saved kittens, receiving long-awaited news, and giving free lessons on the street — all these and many other things from our article will prove that life is wonderful. We at Bright Side got our moods boosted to the skies while looking at these pics and we want you to experience these […]
There’s something special about Finland, known as the world’s happiest country. Living here was an enlightening experience that taught me some valuable lessons about life, happiness and community. Discovering these lessons didn’t happen overnight. But as I immersed myself in the Finnish way of life, I began to understand why they consistently top the happiness […]
Flying can be a stressful experience, but sometimes, moments of kindness can turn an ordinary flight into something extraordinary. Such was the case on a flight where a simple, selfless gesture captured the hearts of many. As passengers boarded, one man made an unexpected move, offering his first-class seat to a female soldier. What followed […]
Although immigrants have a bad reputation in certain parts of the world, some countries welcome them with open arms and hearts. They are more than just people who also deserve a fighting chance, they’re also an example of unyielding courage and strength. Especially when things don’t go according to plan and most of us would […]
An act of kindness by a teenager from Georgia made quite a lot of waves. This act took place at a Dollar General, and unbeknownst to the teenager, he was being filmed by his aunt during his humanitarian action. Later, in a heartwarming post on Facebook, his aunt- Connie Belle Jenkins Sweet, went on to […]
Good samaritans seem to be few and far between these days. A UPS Driver found himself in the right place at the right time to help a woman and her child from her husband. The rescue by the delivery man is something you’d usually see in a movie. His observant eyes helped him notice the […]
The Baby Boomer generation, born between 1946 and 1964, has seen the world transform in extraordinary ways. Despite the rapid changes in technology, culture, and lifestyle, Baby Boomers still hold onto certain traditions that younger generations might find quaint or outdated. However, these practices are more than just habits; they represent a connection to a […]