The Lengths Parents Will Go to Make Holidays Memorable For Their Kids: Poll
nnIn the spirit of making really memorable holiday magic, two in three parents are even pulling all-nighters to get it done.nnThat’s according to a new survey of 2,000 parents of school-aged children that examined the lengths parents will go to make the holidays special, and found 66% have stayed up the entire night in a […]
Inspirational Artist Transforms Drab Hospital Rooms One View at a Time for Cancer Patients
nnAn inspirational artist is giving patients a “window view” with murals designed to spark an escape from the sterile environment of chemotherapy, taking them on an imaginary journey to a sunny place.nnColleen Wall’s journey into the Arts & Healthcare field began in 1995, when she was diagnosed with cancer while four months pregnant. This life-changing […]
“Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher.” – William Wordsworth
Quote of the Day: “Come forth into the light of things, let nature be your teacher.” – William WordsworthnnPhoto by: Aleksandra SapozhnikovannWith a new inspirational quote every day, atop the perfect photo—collected and archived on our Quote of the Day page—why not bookmark GNN.org for a daily uplift?nn
Ex-Paratrooper Who Survived a Horrific 1,000-ft Fall Now Breaks World Records as The Ultimate Runner
nnA former paratrooper who cheated death after plummeting 1,000-ft to the ground has overcome injuries to make amazing strides and become a record-breaking ultra runner.nnThe 41-year-old Superman is the first person ever to win all four of the world’s toughest races in extreme climates.nnSince healing from injuries, Jon Shield has battled through jungles, deserts, frigid […]
Good News in History, December 8
101 years ago today, a sign was erected in the California hills advertising a new housing project called “Hollywoodland.” Real estate developers Woodruff and Shoults advertised it as a “superb environment without excessive cost on the Hollywood side of the hills.” Not only were, the lights eventually turned off because they became too expensive, but […]
Midwife Created a Game-Changing Kangaroo Pouch for Babies Born via Caesarean Section
nnA midwife has created a “game-changing” kangaroo-style pouch that promises to upgrade neonatal care for babies delivered by Caesarean Section and improve outcomes for the tiny newborns.nnStacey Boyle invented the special top for birth partners to wear during surgery, instead of the normal scrubs. It features a pouch that allows vital skin-to-skin contact to take […]