All Amazing Babies

Mom is the nurturer, protector and first caregiver of a baby. After all, the two started to forge their bond in utero! Mom tends to be a little more sensitive to her baby’s needs with the tendency to always watch over and make sure her baby is safe, well-fed, guarded and out of harm’s way. But what about dad? Dad’s role is just as important but it’s a little different. He gets to start bonding once the baby is born. He’s a little more hands-on and shares the responsibility with mom in a different way.

In this video, we get to see a dad babysitting his baby girl, and what he does and how he does it is making hearts flutter from beginning to end!

Just before the video starts, this adorable baby girl was upset and crying. She needed a little love and attention, so dad scoops her up in his arms, hits play, and the rest is magic. Sam Cooke’s “A Change Is Gonna Come” comes on and the moment it starts, dad starts to sing, and this hunky dad has a serious set of pipes!

His name is Mani Hoffman and he’s a French singer, songwriter, and music producer. But when he’s not writing and producing for the masses, he’s at home with his family recording himself belting out soulful sounds to his little girl. And she loves it! She’s fully intrigued, and enjoying the sound of her father’s incredible voice. How could she not? The man summons some serious blues-sounding vocals that are just too good!

And like daddy like daughter. She perks up and tries to sing along with him, making cute little sounds, followed by a big smile. The two are dancing around the bedroom, as he moves up and down with her, gently twirling her around while hitting a couple of high notes. No big deal. He’s totally a multi-tasker. So much so, right at the 2:38 mark, sounds of another child are heard and dad spins around on his heels, instantly making sure she’s okay. And he doesn’t break from the song! He’s still singing flawlessly, as another little girl comes running in shouting, “Daddy!” He scoops her up too, finishing up the song while breaking hearts!

Click below to watch this heartwarming video of one handsome dad singing his heart out to his favorite girls!

As a kid, I played street hockey and basketball. I loved volleyball (still do!), climbing trees, ice skating, biking around the neighborhood and going swimming. I’m happy I had an active childhood, I was always moving, engaged in some kind of athletic sport. I even did ballet for a while! But, the one thing I really wanted to do or get more into, was gymnastics. I never really fully realized that interest (probably because I had my hands full doing other things!) but I often wonder what would have happened if I had pursued it!

I don’t know if I ever would have been even half as amazing as this little stunner, Ulyana Travkina, because wow, she is something else. I’m pretty sure her body is made of elastic!

Ulyana, from Russia, is only eight years old, but she’s taking the gymnastics world by storm. In this video, she emerges from the corner of the mat, in a pink tulle skirt. The audience is a little sparse, but they are captivated nonetheless. She works the floor like she’s done a million times, no doubt. Her practice has lead to the perfection of her routine, and it’s obvious she is a master at what she puts her mind to.

Her body is little, but mighty, able to stretch and bend in ways I’d assume a body can’t, but she proves me wrong. From the minute she starts her routine, she’s defying the law of gravity and what the human body is capable of doing. Ulyana’s routine is a mix of dance and gymnastics. She has no props, no partners, it’s just her and the floor – she dominates! Her bends and folds are impressive, to say the least, because she is able to really sink into a stretch or fold over like a contortionist.

The little girl has energy and drive, and if she keeps up her attitude, continuing to train long into her adolescence, there’s nothing she can’t do! It’s hard to keep your eyes off her, I mean, how does a body move like that?!

Click below to watch Ulyana rock the floor and steal the show because clearly, the natural laws of physics don’t apply to her!

Jasmine Clarke is barely a tween but she’s already singing like a seasoned professional – and she’s even set up like one too! Notice her top-of-the-line microphone and the background music to her song that even has sound effects! She’s got her family’s support because they know their little girl has got the talent. All Jasmine has to do is open her mouth and let her song be heard.

While she may be small in size, her voice and passion are loud. That’s why she’s got the in-home studio so she can practice perfecting her craft – and she’s only ten years old! She’s just going to get better and better!

Originally from Perth, Australia, Jasmine has been musically inclined since she was a tot. Her parents wanted to encourage their daughter, so they helped her by moving to Los Angeles where there’s more opportunity to pursue what she wants. In this home video, Jasmine has chosen to sing Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” for her adoring fans. Not an easy song! While some parts are smooth and not too challenging, other parts and lifts are. Especially in Jasmine’s version. She starts out slow and methodical, building interest. Her voice is sweet and present. She’s not taking too many risks or jumping between notes, but it’s steady, and it sounds pretty.

After the second verse and chorus, Jasmine kicks it up a notch on the third verse. She switches gears to give a more heartfelt emotional performance. Her notes become higher and more pronounced, and she throws her voice a little more, showcasing what she’s able to do with it. Notice how she becomes a little more animated too – she finds strength in her voice by moving her arms and using more of her body. Jasmine also adds a little bit of a pop flair by changing up the syllable emphasis on the word “Hallelujah” a couple of different times in the closing of the song.

While the first part of the song was a bit more of a warm-up, she definitely brings it home later in the song, gaining confidence and trust and believing in herself and her talent. It seems to me that this girl has got lots of potential and she’s going to go far in a matter of a few years! I think we’ll be seeing her on “American Idol” soon enough!

Click below to watch Jasmine in her comfort zone. She’s got it going on!

These twins are having a very important conversation about socks when mom walks in and sees them in the laundry basket. She had to get out her phone and record the chat because it’s just too cute!
18-month-old twins Stella and Lilah are just trying to help fold socks and talking about the upcoming nap time probably!

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Most parents will report that grandparents tend to have a much different role in children’s lives than parents. That’s not much of a surprise, given that grandparents don’t have to be as involved in the day-to-day raising of children. They just get to spoil them and enjoy all of the fun!

Raising kids is a tough job and grandparents have plenty of experience raising their own kids — they may even have plenty of advice to offer. But, it’s not their job to be the parent. While parents may have to be the “bad guys,” grandparents have the option to always be the “good guys”.

They are older and therefore, mellower in their parenting styles and position as a disciplinarian, they tend to try harder because they are not the primary caretaker in the child’s life, and they may be taking advantage of a chance for a “do-over” in their own experience of raising kids.

“But moving to the next generation, grandmothers (or grandparents in general) typically aren’t called upon to deal with their grandkids at their most challenging worst. Nor are they required to function as disciplinarians, so they can be more lenient. Having completed the arduous, worrisome, and super-responsible job of childrearing, they’re in a far better position to simply sit back and enjoy all the things that children say and do that make them so lovable…The daily stresses that go with parenting are largely absent in this quite different grandparent-to-child relationship. And so their role is less complicated, less taxing, less laborious.”

At the end of the day, kids don’t care about all this — they just like spending time with their grandparents. The little boy in this video has a very simple explanation for why God made grandmas, particularly his own grandma. In the sweetest, most genuine way, he explains that “God made grandmothers to love and care about you, that’s all I know.” He’s also very impressed with how old she is!

This little boy is lucky to have a loving, caring grandma in his life. As adults, we may think too hard about family dynamics and who plays what role in a child’s life. But, I think he has the right idea about what’s really important. I hope his grandma knows that she is loved!

Watch the adorable video below and share it with all the loving grans you know!

I believe that everyone is talented. People are born with something that is unique about them, and they carry this element of individuality with them every day of their lives — this statement applies to babies and children. You may think that babies don’t get a chance to showcase any “talent” because they’re still developing. But, really, who has the power to make a room full of people laugh hysterically loud with a single motion, gesture, or cutesy sound? That’s gotta be a baby. If you ask me, that’s quite the talent!

On a more serious note, the video below showcases, six-year-old Connie Talbot who has an impeccable voice and innocent stage presence. She confidently goes on stage and stands in front of the three infamous judges of “Britain’s Got Talent.” She even holds her ground when Simon Cowell chimes in and says he’s going to speak to her like an adult.

To begin with, the judges had no faith in Connie and her talent. She’s a singer who has had no professional training, and they figured that this was just another one of those auditions that would walk away disappointed. It’s not until the girl opens her mouth and belts out the first note that they’re left floored.

Connie takes the stage and starts to sing everyone’s favorite, “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.” As soon as the cameras turn to capture the judges’ reactions, one of them is seen sitting there teary-eyed, with her hands clasped tightly over her mouth. It’s clear that she has no words to describe what she’s watching on stage.

Connie went on to be a significant part of “Britain’s Got Talent” that year. Although she didn’t win the final round, she made room in the hearts of many people all around the world.

Click on the link below to watch her excellent rendition of this classic.

From “America’s Got Talent” to “The Voice,” and the classic “American Idol,” reality television and singing and talent competitions are all the rage. You might think that after watching these types of shows for years, we would be tired of them by now. But the truth is that they are only getting more popular and I’m one of the people that simply can’t get enough of them.

It’s hard to figure out why so many people enjoy these shows as much as they do. I think that the reason might be different for everyone. There are actually a lot of different aspects of these shows that different people may find entertaining, engaging, or even addicting.

For instance, some people may love the suspense that comes with watching a talent competition from week to week and wondering or trying to guess who is most likely to go home. Other folks may just like watching the various performances and choosing their own favorites to root for and doing a little bit of “armchair judging” of their own. There’s definitely something in people that makes them root for certain contestants because of their background and personal stories, usually if it’s something that is emotionally compelling or that we can relate to in our own lives.

For most viewers, it’s probably a combination of all of these things that make us keep coming back to these wonderfully entertaining shows. While I enjoy all of these aspects and more, my favorite part of any television talent show just may be the auditions. Not only do I love watching a true talent surprising everyone and being discovered for the very first time, I love watching normal people, who like myself, have pretty much zero natural talent.

Thankfully, the little boy in this video is a member of the first category — he’s very talented and the judges and audience are getting to experience his singing talent for the very first time. Seven-year-old Shaney-Lee’s own mother describes him as an “old man in a little person’s body,” and when he takes the stage on Britain’s version of “The Voice,” he is not only adorable but wise and talented beyond his years.

The little boy auditioned with John Denver’s “Take Me Home” and immediately charmed the judges and the audience with his voice and adorable country twang. Watch him in the video below and please like and share to spread the smiles!

Too often, we focus on the dreadful parts of parenting: the diaper changes, the tantrums, the expenses of raising children, and so on. But what about all the good aspects of parenting? You know, the parts that make you smile and laugh and genuinely make you proud to be a parent? Yeah, those! There are a lot of them.

In one video on the web, a father tickling his adorable triplet boys reminds us that joy can be found in the simplest of things. It also reminds us why we shouldn’t take parenting for granted. Sometimes reading our children one more story before bed or engaging in Ring a Ring o’ Roses for the seventh time is worth seeing the smile on their face.

The beginning of the video reveals three identically-dressed, curly-headed baby boys lounging on a couch. Then daddy storms in, in “tickle monster mode.” Instantly, the three cuties squeal of excitement! Seeing their little faces light up was a joy in itself.

The best part is next. Dad walks away like nothing ever happened and stalls for a bit while the boys settle back down in their chill state. But back comes the tickle monster once more! At this point, I die with laughter as each triplet squeals with laughter at the exact same time. It appears that the father and his three boys are having equally as much fun with his tickle monster act!

More rounds continue where the tickle monster leaves and comes back roaring before providing another tickle attack. The three boys have the same hilarious reaction, acting surprised each and every time. Like them, I have the same reaction each time too, smiling and giggling at their adorable laughs.

The fact that this father had the energy and took the time to play around with his three boys after a long, tiring day of work really says something. Sure, many parents still take on their mother or father duties regardless of how tired they are, but hey, the tickle monster requires quite a bit of zest if you ask me!

With millions of YouTube views and hundreds of positive comments, it’s clear that others enjoyed the tickle monster video too.

If you have children yourself, what is/was your favorite game to play with them to keep them entertained? Peek-a-boo? Hide-and-go-seek? Maybe you were a tickle monster too? Let us know!

To see dad play around with his three sweet babies, watch the video below!

Being a dancer means you can dance anywhere, and mostly, on anything! All you need is two feet and a heartbeat (ok, music and speakers too!) and you can transform any surface into your dance floor! What’s more, it’s so expressive and personal. It’s about communicating what’s on your mind and in your heart by moving your body.

It’s this “body movement” that stands as the crux of the matter in the 1984 cult classic Footloose, where public dancing and rock music were made illegal in a small American town. Everyone ends up getting involved and at the end, they’re finally allowed to dance! The hit song “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins is a celebration of the law change, and it’s played in the big scene of the movie after everyone is legally permitted to bust a move.

Not surprisingly, this song is a favorite among many, and that’s why these Irish-dancing young ladies chose to put on a spectacular performance using it! Anna Meese is a student at the Murray Irish Dance School in Oregon, an esteemed school that specializes in teaching children of all ages and backgrounds this specific form of dance. Founded by Geraldine Murray, hundreds of students have perfected their Irish dancing skills and have gone on to win championships, or in this case, create videos that go sensationally viral!

Spearheaded by Anna, the young girl has assembled a team of dancers to join her in this collaboration that ties traditional Gaelic folk dancing with 1980’s American rock ‘n roll. It is a bizarre mash-up, but it works. One look at the video and you can see how much fun the girls are having doing something they love. And, they’re so talented! Each girl has her own set of skills and style, and when they come together to dance as a group, it’s lovely to watch! The choreography is high-energy and intricate, plus it’s performed all over town in different parts of a really pretty city. Different monuments, parks, and paths set up the environment for some action-packed dancing to go down. It’s impossible to get bored watching this, there’s just so much to see!

Click on the video below to watch an extra fun version of a nostalgic song that’s been around for so long. It’s great to see some new life and vision brought into it!

A good work ethic is something that is oft-lamented these days. While hard work and determination have been the backbone of this country for years, many children have grown soft and don’t know the feeling of a hard day’s work.

Just because a lot of kids are that way, though, doesn’t mean all of them are.

Nine-year-old Kolt Kyler from Pierceton, Indiana, knows the meaning of hard work. He helps his dad on the family farm, and that often includes chores like feeding and cleaning up after their pigs.

While many boys his age might scoff at such hard and dirty work, Kolt works tirelessly and without complaint.

“His work ethic is amazing,” Kolt’s sister, Hannah Himes, said.

After one particularly arduous day on the farm, Kolt’s dad, Andy, had a proposition for him.

“You know, I kind of tested you a little bit today,” Andy told him. “I wanted to see how you’d react because I knew you were tired. You never once complained. You worked hard.”

He then asked if Kolt would be up for one more job. He warned his son that it would take a lot of time – probably all day – but the hard-working young man agreed to the task before he even knew what it was.

That’s when Andy handed him an envelope and told him to open it. When Kolt saw what was inside he immediately melted into tears.

Instead of another chore, the envelope contained tickets to go see Kolt’s beloved Chicago Cubs play at Wrigley Field, a reward for working hard on the farm, at school, and on his baseball team.

“He may or may not be their biggest fan!” Hannah said, adding that Kolt has “been carrying around a bat, ball, and glove since he could walk.”

Hannah posted a video of the sweet moment on Twitter where it immediately caught fire, spreading as far as the Cubs themselves.

Anthony Rizzo, the Cubs’ first baseman, retweeted the video and said he would have batting practice passes waiting for Kolt so he could experience the game from right on the field!

The whole team will give Kolt and his father a warm welcome at their game against the St. Louis Cardinals in June, and we’re sure Kolt is eagerly counting down the days!

What a fitting reward for such an exceptional young man!