It might not be easy growing up in the shadow of a father like Tom Hanks and a mother (or stepmother) like Rita Wilson. But Colin, Elizabeth, Chet, and Truman Hanks have all made names for...
Steve Irwin: Australian legend, Crocodile Hunter star, stellar father to Bindi and Bob Irwin, and eternal love of widow, Terri Irwin. Now the Aussie icon can add Hollywood Walk Of Fame star-holder...
At the end of a long day, it's nice to know that you have your family to go home to — one that will love you and appreciate you, even if you messed up at work. And that's one of the great things...
Self-help guru Dr. Phil didn't need to look far for an inspiring example of resiliency and forgiveness. His sister-in-law Cindi Broaddus, the sister of his wife, Robin McGraw, survived a sadistic...
When you think "royal baby" your mind instantly travels to Prince William and Kate Middleton's adorable, chubby-cheeked children. But you mustn't forget that there are other monarchies across the...
Best friends Alan Robinson and Walter Macfarlane of Oahu, Hawaii, were gifted with a Christmas miracle this holiday. The pair, who have been friends for more than 60 years, found out they are...
This essay was written by Patricia Williams and is an excerpt from her book, While They’re Still Here. After becoming her elderly parents’ full-time caregiver, William took over handling the...
Any parent of multiple children remembers that as youngsters, the kids were often at each other's throat, arguing about who got the bigger slice of birthday cake and why the older kids have a later...
Meghan Markle is fast becoming the most Googled name in the world, and for good reason. She’s the Californian beauty who happens to be the love of everyone’s favorite British royal, Prince...
We've heard stories of women wearing their mother's or grandmother's wedding dress, but a first-day-of-kindergarten dress is a something new entirely. That said, it probably does make getting...
If you're looking for a more hands-on way to remember your loved ones after they've passed, there's a new urn on the market that will turn your deceased family member's ashes into a tree — a...
It has been seven years this month since Mark and I met online and ventured into a relationship that most certainly has been challenging at times, but also so passionate and gratifying that we’re...
A Minnesota father was having a typical daddy-daughter outing with his little girl at a coffee shop when she asked him a simple but poignant question: “Daddy, can you not read the paper or doodle...
Julie Hayes, a mom and relocation consultant, lives in Colorado Springs, CO. She shared her story exclusively with FirstforWomen.com.
No one in my family or my husband's has a history of diabetes,...
Legendary crooner Frank Sinatra had three children who gave him three grandkids and one great-grandchild. Too bad the late singer isn't here to see them all grown up! Check out the entire Sinatra...
Taking family portraits can be quite the challenge, especially when you’ve got a lot of kids involved. But what's even more difficult is trying to get the perfect photo while you're on vacation!...
It's typical for kids to take after their parents in many ways--hair color, eye color, body type, and so on. But sometimes, genetics like to throw us a curve ball in the form of a physical...
Talk about having a Coke and a smile!
This Coca-Cola polar bear mascot was posing with fans of America's favorite carbonated beverage when he decided to add a humorous spin on the typical shoot....
Talk about seeing double! Two identical twins married two identical twins in India. Dilraj and Dilkar, paired with Reema and Reena, obviously make a beautiful and mind-blowing set of lovebirds. But...
Aww, siblings. If you're an older brother or sister--or even if you have one--you may well know that protective, loving feeling that comes with the territory of having younger people who look up to...
Pregnancy is quite the journey, but it's often so filled with nervous anticipation, busy preparations, and feelings of exhaustion that by the time the baby arrives, most moms and dads can barely...
This is one beautiful family photo that left us truly breathless.
Katy Patten is a mom of two daughters, Ava and Giuliana--but she really has four kids. She and her husband, Justin, are also...
Meet a very special nurse, Renee.
While handling new babies is never an easy job, Renee is a NICU nurse at WellStar Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia--caring for the most tiny, helpless,...
Tattoos in honor of loved ones are common--but how about a tattoo that's actually drawn by a loved one?
On a recent episode of the reality TV show “Ink Masters,” which pits talented tattoo artists...
Sure, kids say some funny things--but one father is finding that the real humor actually comes from what he says to his kids.
Nathan Ripperger is a video producer and graphic designer from Iowa...