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Soldier dad is thankful Santa helped his little girl believe in magic Hard to imagine a better present than one soldier dad made happen with the help of some Santa magic. Frank Cordero, aka, “Papi” is featured in a video on USA TODAY. You see his little girl, Ella, making a visit to Santa Claus at a local mall. “Did you get the letter I sent you?” Ella asks Santa. “For a sleigh ride?” Santa replies. “For my Papi!” Ella
Pregnant mayor-elect Paige Cognetti is making all kinds of history in Scranton, Pennsylvania UPDATES: Baby Sloane Cognetti arrived just before Christmas and mom, Paige, was sworn in as Scranton’s mayor in early January. Mayor-elect Paige Cognetti will be the first female mayor of Scranton, Pennsylvania and the very pregnant Cognetti will be the first to give birth during her term in office. Quite a story for a young woman who is taking on a huge challenge. She ran in a
Cochlear implant has brought Gina Maravilla’s daughter’s hearing back for a second time A device called a cochlear implant is a miracle for AZ Family anchor Gina Maravilla, her family, and especially her 11-year-old daughter, Kennedy. Kennedy wasn’t born completely deaf, but she has had hearing issues from the beginning. When she was four-years-old she completely lost hearing in her left ear. That’s when she received her first implant. It has been a big success. A few months ago, Kennedy
Sarah Jessica Parker rejoicing in Halloween kindness after her pumpkins were stolen Sarah Jessica Parker is celebrating decency and kindness after some good Samaritans did a wonderful thing for her and her family. Earlier this week, Parker shared on Instagram how someone had stolen the pumpkins off the front stoop of the home she shares with her husband, Matthew Broderick and their three kids in New York City. It really put a “bah humbug” on people and Halloween. View this
Hearing impaired dad uses sign language that we can all understand This hearing-impaired dad brings you the most loving moment of your day. He is signing to his newborn daughter. Look at how alert she is! She’s taking in every sign, every gesture of love. This video originally posted back in January on Instagram on a feed called, “Untimely Blessing.” They write, “Daddy who is Deaf signing to Baby Arrow who recently passed the Deaf test. ASL is vital for
Little girl recounts adoption story meeting her mom for the first time I came across this adorable sweet adoption story video on NYPost.com. I’m not crying. You’re crying. A sweet little girl, Gabby, and her little sister, Lily, met the woman who is now her mom. It’s her adoption story. I can’t imagine anyone telling it any better. What a gift. For her mom. Her dad. Her little sister. To families. And the amazing, unforeseen ways we find each other.
Fallen 9/11 firefighters live on through their remarkable children. The legacies of several fallen 9/11 firefighters live on. 13 new firefighters for the New York Fire Department have firefighting in their blood. They have a connection to the work and the department unlike any other. 13 grown children of fallen 9/11 firefighters are set to join the department. A New Generation of Heroes The New York Post reports the current FDNY Academy class includes 13 members whose firefighter fathers were
How do you get high school kids to go phone-free for entire school day, everyday? San Mateo High School is going phone-free starting with this school year. It is the largest public high school in the US to make this move. How do you get high school students to loosen their cement clasp around their phones? It is the heart of Silicon Valley, so you go with some new technology. KGO-TV reports the school will be using something called a
Money advice from dad must’ve sunk in for these CNBC anchors to have such successful careers Did you get great money advice from your dad? I’m a bit late in posting this since Father’s Day was last month, but I think it’s a good segment. CNBC asked some of their anchors “What is the best money advice your dad ever gave you?” The tips cover quite a range. ‘Always have mad money’ CNBC Personal finance correspondent Sharon Epperson says her
New Dad Meteorologist Tom Meiners found himself in a tough spot last week. One that all sorts of parents can relate to. The babysitter didn’t show. What’s a parent to do? Took some quick thinking It’s not like he could call in late when he was expected to be live on the air delivering weather forecasts for WBBJ in Jacksonville, Tennessee. Way to rally, new Dad! Way to multi-task! He doesn’t seem to miss a beat–cradling his daughter’s head, responding
