13 Sweet Vintage Letters to Santa—from Almost 100 Years Ago
Sweet, vintage letters to Santa from Texas farm kids recall a simpler, more generous time.
Mitch Albom on What It Means to Be a Real Father to a Special Orphan
What is a real father? An orphan in Haiti teaches bestselling author Mitch Albom a wonderful new definition.
My Dad Sent Me a Fruitcake Every Year for Christmas. The Last One Didn’t Arrive Until a Year A...
My father resembled a fruitcake. One year, he even sent one. It never arrived.
I’m a Teacher—Here’s Why I Won’t Go Back to School When It Reopens
A college professor explains why online learning can benefit both teachers and students—and it’s not just about staying safe during...
My Immigrant Family Took on White-Sounding Names—And Here’s Why That’s a Problem
Is an Anglicized name key to a successful life in America? The issue is complex.
Students Noticed One Boy Was Wearing the Same Clothes Every Day, so They Stepped in to Help
"They went home and hunted through their own drawers and closets."
The Two Most Important Things My Dad Passed Down to Me: My Love of Bikes and a Strong Character
He taught me how to ride and all the rules of the road.
Read One Teacher’s Genius Response to the Question “What Do You Make?”
Teacher Taylor Mali's unforgettable, searing retort to a thoughtless question certainly put a dinner companion in his place—and can make...
10 Clever Ways People Are Celebrating Birthdays Under Quarantine
While COVID-19 may have limited people's abilities to actively go out and celebrate their birthdays, that doesn't mean creative celebrations...
11 Ways Teachers Are Going Above and Beyond During Coronavirus
Teaching isn't just a profession—it's a calling. No one embodies this more than these inspirational, innovative teachers, who are doing...
How Star Wars Helped Me Bond with My Dad
The film holds a special place in many people's hearts, but its place in my heart also includes my dad.
16 Things We’re All Looking Forward to Once Social Distancing Ends
Real-people share stories about what they're most looking forward to doing after self-quarantine restrictions finally let up.
Why I Stopped Complaining About Quarantine—And You Should Too
Staying at home provided me with a golden opportunity to embrace mindfulness and gratitude.
The New Quarantine Hobby I’m Never Giving Up
From making stained glass to growing sourdough starter, 14 people share their new passions—and some great ideas to fill your...
I’m an Extrovert—Here’s How I’m Surviving Quarantine
This "new normal" will never feel normal, but these five things are helping me feel a little more at peace...
Why It’s So Important for Daughters to See Their Parents Working
It's an apprenticeship in resilience.
Anonymous Donor Writes Check for $55,000 After Reading a Reader’s Digest Article
In one of the Nicest Places in America, high school students lead the way in caring for those in their...
This Family Raised a Baby Goose for a Year—20 Years Later, It Returned Home
When two adult geese left their gosling behind, a human family stepped in to raise him. Many years later, the...
After Losing Touch and Not Seeing Each Other for Years, This Woman Recognized Her Sister in a Crowd ...
I was crossing a very busy street when I heard something familiar.
A Man in His 60s Working Towards His Masters Proves That You’re Never too Old to Learn
At 63, Jerry Valencia was determined to get his college degree—and his master’s too.
One Student Taped a Dollar on the Whiteboard After He Found It on the Ground—Then the Money Started ...
High school students have a lot more power than they may realize.
You Won’t Believe What These Dads Invented to Make Life Better for Their Kids
Necessity may be the mother of invention—but change the word "mother" to "father" here, because these amazing dads saw a...
15 Cringe-Worthy Stories About the Worst Roommates Ever
And you thought it was bad when your roommates forgot to clean their dishes.
11 Stories That Prove the Life-Changing Impact of Take Your Daughter to Work Day
Visiting a parent at work can open up all sorts of career possibilities. To find out just how powerful this...
Real Teachers Reveal What It’s Like Teaching a Genius
If you spend enough time teaching, you're bound to eventually encounter a student with truly unbelievable brainpower. Here's how 10...
A Photographer Turned Kids with Disabilities Into Superheroes—and the Results Are EPIC
These kids deserve a Justice League of their own.
My Dad Passed Out at the Sight of My Blood When I Was a Kid—and He’s a Drill Sergeant
I was in the ER to be stitched up. He came to make sure I was OK, but when he...
14 Heartwarming Stories That Prove There’s Nothing in the World Like the Mother-Daughter Bond
Tales of infinite love in 100-words or less.
The Heartwarming Reason My Dad’s Favorite Chair Will Never Leave My House
It's not the most beautiful chair, but it represents the world to me.
These High Schoolers Wrote Letters to Kurt Vonnegut. This Is What They Got in Response.
Your homework assignment from a famous novelist: Make art. Then destroy it.