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New Sandy Hook PSA reports tomorrow's chilling news

New Sandy Hook PSA reports tomorrow's chilling news

A new PSA from the Sandy Hook Promise, in the form of a newscast the day before a school shooting, highlights the red flags for gun violence.

Liz Krieger

I was molested; now I'd never ask my kid to sit on Santa's lap

I was molested; now I'd never ask my kid to sit on Santa's lap

After being molested on her grandfather's lap, this mother seeks to teach her daughter about physical boundaries, and that includes Santa's lap.

Nicole Paseka Grundmeier

After his son's latest heart surgery, Jimmy Kimmel makes an impassioned plea

After his son's latest heart surgery, Jimmy Kimmel makes an impassioned plea

A week after heart surgery, Billy looked perfectly content as Jimmy Kimmel brought him on stage. But the comedian got choked up talking about his son.

Liz Krieger

This mom totally won Elf on the Shelf while also escaping her nightly duties

This mom totally won Elf on the Shelf while also escaping her nightly duties

Elf on the Shelf can be a total chore, but this mom found a way to get out of it while keeping the magic alive for her kids. Here's how she did it.

Kevin John Siazon

Santa made a stop in the sky for these special kids

Santa made a stop in the sky for these special kids

These families are usually in and out of the hospital but these special flights in search of Santa let them make lasting holiday memories

Erin Phelan

An ode to the Sears Wish Book, my childhood obsession

An ode to the Sears Wish Book, my childhood obsession

As a girl living in rural Canada, the Wish Book let me imagine myself in a grown-up world. Now, I’m nostalgic for the days of catalogues.

Sarah Boesveld, Chatelaine

How much people spend on holiday gifts may surprise you

How much people spend on holiday gifts may surprise you

A new report on holiday gift spending from RetailMeNot has surprising data on how much money people spend on holiday gifts.

Liz Krieger

You have to watch this dad talk about feelings with his upset daughter

You have to watch this dad talk about feelings with his upset daughter

This dad has more patience in his pinky than all of ours combined. Watch him calmly talk his daughter through her anger—you might even learn a thing or two.

Kevin John Siazon

This kid is so done with Santa

This kid is so done with Santa

You have to read this kid's epic Santa letter—a scathing indictment of the man in red and the entire North Pole establishment.

Liz Krieger

Mom's brutally hilarious Christmas card tells it like it is

Mom's brutally hilarious Christmas card tells it like it is

You'll never guess which "accomplishments" this mom decided to celebrate in her family's Christmas card.

Kevin John Siazon

Career advice for the PJ Masks

Career advice for the PJ Masks

Dear PJ Masks: Think of me as an observer—a consultant, if you will. I've got some ideas to take your business to the next level!

Duana Taha

Facebook unveils a messaging app for kids as young as 6

Facebook unveils a messaging app for kids as young as 6

With no ads or data tracking and heightened privacy and security measures, this new app lets your kids talk and text safely without you having to stress.

Liz Krieger

Pink had the best response when her daughter said she was going to marry a woman

Pink had the best response when her daughter said she was going to marry a woman

Jessica Spera

Before your kid is diagnosed with ADHD, consider this

Before your kid is diagnosed with ADHD, consider this

A new study from Finland reveals the surprising reason why ADHD is sometimes misdiagnosed among schoolkids.

Valerie Howes

Teach your kids kindness with this cute Elf on the Shelf alternative

Teach your kids kindness with this cute Elf on the Shelf alternative

December has just begun and you're already tired of moving your Elf on the Shelf every single night. Luckily, these Kindness Elves have got you covered.

Kevin John Siazon

This 6-year-old has found a magical way to help sick kids

This 6-year-old has found a magical way to help sick kids

Lennon Aucoin doesn't need a spell book or a lightning-bolt scar to bring some magic to the sick kids in his New Brunswick community.

Christine Chua

You’ve got to see Prince George’s Christmas list to Santa

You’ve got to see Prince George’s Christmas list to Santa

Prince William hand delivered Prince George’s Christmas list to Santa and it’s so cute—and his handwriting is pretty impressive.

Alyssa Ashton

Prince Harry has been undertaking some very special babysitting duties

Prince Harry has been undertaking some very special babysitting duties

Besides getting engaged, Prince Harry found some time this week to take up a bit of babysitting.

HANNA FILLINGHAM, Hello Canada

Dad makes sure his daughter feels his birthday love even after he's gone

Dad makes sure his daughter feels his birthday love even after he's gone

Every year on her birthday, Bailey Sellers gets a bouquet of flowers from her dad who died when she was 16. This year, she received her final gift.

Kevin John Siazon

Barbie is an ally of the LGBTQ community and we love it

Barbie is an ally of the LGBTQ community and we love it

Mattel just posted photos on the Barbie Style Instagram of Barbie and Aimee Song wearing Love Wins T-shirts and we're so here for it.

Kevin John Siazon