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Hoda Kotb shares 1st family photo with baby Hope, Haley Joy and Joel on Easter

What a beautiful way to mark Easter.

Once nonverbal, man with autism writes children's book so kids feel less alone

In "I Will Light It Up Blue," young twins with autism learn how to speak up for themselves.

What would my 1970s mom do? (Drink Tab and lock us outside)

It never crossed my mom's mind to "entertain us" or "create stimulating activities for our brain development." She said, "Get the hell outside," and we did....

Blind golden retriever has 'Seeing Eye' puppy to help him out

An 11-year-old dog named Charlie has formed an adorable bond with a 4-month-old puppy, who serves as his guide.

Southwest Airlines rescues forgotten bridesmaid dress, saves the day

After a bridesmaid forgot her dress at home, Southwest Airlines saved the day by flying the dress to Costa Rica.

Dylan Dreyer shares the epic family surprise she pulled off

She worked closely with her sister-in-law to make it a day to remember.

Kindergarten teacher gets same haircut as bullied student: 'I'm here for her'

When Shannon Grimm saw one of her students being teased for short hair, she decided to do something about it.

Abandoned for being 'too old,' 16-year-old dog finds fame during Super Bowl

Karlie the dog is ready for her close-up in "Dog Bowl II" this weekend.

Baseball player surprises parents by paying off all their debt for Christmas

Kansas City Royals pitching prospect Brady Singer thanked his parents for all their sacrifices with a surprise they will never forget.

To the mom struggling to hold it together

Like me, you wear a brave mask. You get up every day, put yourself together and do what needs to be done.

This family's holiday ornament tradition is so sweet you might want to steal it

It's a holiday tradition that has yielded a Christmas tree full of family memories.

Man says he received condolence call from Pope Francis after father's death

Matias Verna says Pope Francis called him to offer condolences on the death of his father, Dr. Mario Verna, who developed a friendship with the pope as a teen....

Giving Tuesday: 11 simple acts of kindness that families can do together

Giving Tuesday is the perfect time to reach out and make someone's life better.

This powerful viral Christmas video will make you want to hug your mom

An emotional short film about a man and his late mother has been viewed millions of times as it reminds people of what really matters on Christmas.

Laura Bush marks Jenna and Barbara's birthday with cute throwback photo

It's Barbara Bush and Jenna Bush Hager's birthday, and to celebrate, their mom shared an adorable photo and message.

When his son was severely injured, one star chef discovered what really matters

He worked hard to achieve his American dream... and then everything changed in an instant.

See how this little girl stole the show during mom's Election Night victory speech

The 4-year-old daughter of newly-elected Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger melted hearts on Election Night.

When kids with special needs get 'A Chance To Dance,' just watch them shine

Kim Smith couldn't find dance studios that would take her daughter, who has autism. She started a new kind of class and her students are making their mark....

Shoeshiner who donated $202,000 in tips to sick children leaves behind legacy of kindness

Albert Lexie collected a lot of money in tips over 30 years. He donated it all.

'God heard my prayers': Mom who fosters sick kids adopts son before his death

"I realized it wasn't that he was not wanted, it was that he was waiting for us."

17-year-old dachshund reunited with owners 5 years after she went missing

The family never imagined they'd see their dog again.

Mom touched after Olive Garden server offered to feed her fussy toddler

A new mother posted a heartfelt thank you to a waitress who helped feed her 1-year-old daughter so that she could enjoy a hot meal.

The amazing way Rory Feek sent his daughter off to school... inspired by Joey

'Something beyond heartbreaking became something beyond beautiful.'

Volunteer helps raise money for pet shelter ... by napping with cats

These photos of a volunteer taking catnaps with his furry friends are melting hearts everywhere.

4 little girls reunite for touching photo after completing cancer treatments

The quartet, who met when they were all being treated for cancer at the same hospital, re-created a picture they took together in 2016.

Kids buy back dad's beloved Mustang, 17 years after he sold it to pay medical bills

A pair of siblings surprised their father by buying back his 1993 Ford Mustang GT nearly 20 years after he sold it to pay for their mother's cancer treatments....

Hero volunteer rescues 6 dogs from rising Florence floodwaters

In a dramatic video, a good Samaritan saved a pack of frightened dogs locked outside in North Carolina.

Man gets honest about relationship’s ‘pecking order’ in hilarious engagement pic

Joe and Nikki Tingley chose a clever (and adorable) way to feature their dog, Buddy, in their engagement photo shoot.

When a woman with cerebral palsy was denied a manicure, this cashier stepped in

Because of her cerebral palsy, Peters’ hands tend to shake, meaning a manicure would simply take a bit more precision than usual.

Cassidy Gifford writes sweet message on 3rd anniversary of father Frank's death

Cassidy Gifford remembered her famous father, football and broadcasting legend Frank Gifford, on the third anniversary of his death.

Cat and chicken found huddling together after deadly California fire

Firefighters found a cat and a chicken "finding comfort in each other" after the Carr Fire in Shasta County, California.

Here are the top US vacation spots to visit with your dog

Rod and Amy Burkert took their two dogs on a 15,000-mile road trip across the United States, and picked their top destinations for pet-friendly travel.

An 'angel' helped one struggling widow buy groceries; it was Ludacris

Crying with gratitude, she asked who he was and he said, "Just a guy."

2-year-old girl hands out burritos to exhausted firefighters battling wildfire

Watch this toddler cheer up firefighters battling the deadly Carr Fire in northern California.

Mom's song pleads for children to 'Slow Down' and stop growing up so fast

You're going to need to hug your kids after watching this one.

Watch Mariah Carey help pull off surprise engagement for backup dancer

Mariah Carey ceded the stage during one of her shows to allow for the boyfriend of one of her backup dancers to pull off a surprise proposal.

A couple's beach wedding was ruined by storm — and then a stranger saved the day

A Mississippi wedding was almost ruined when a storm hit, but a nearby stranger stepped in to save the ceremony and the day.

How to be the worst mother-in-law ever

See, I know how this works. In order to stay close to my son, I need to stay close to the one to whom he gives his heart.

Be the one: A mom's reminder to enjoy summers with kids while they're small

Writing in the TODAY Parenting Team, North Carolina mom Adrian Wood encourages fellow moms to stop, breathe and enjoy summertime. "Be the one who remembers...

To the mom at the water park, thank you

I vowed to myself, there in that kitschy water park, that I won't ever deny myself a pool date because I don't want to wear my bathing suit.

What would my 1970s mom do? (Drink Tab and lock us outside)

I was born in 1974. It no more occurred to my mom to coddle us Precious Snowflakes than it did to quit drinking a case of Tab a day.

‘One America’: Small town welcomes thousands of refugees with Southern hospitality

The city of Clarkston, Georgia, is a destination for international refugees that packs 40 nationalities speaking 60 languages into the town's 1.4 square miles....