in the heart of a bustling city, amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life, a touching scene unfolded that warmed the hearts of all who witnessed it. Street cameras captured a moment of pure compassion and selflessness, as a 7-year-old boy chose kindness over convenience, extending a helping hand to a paralyzed stray dog abandoned on the roadside.
After the school bell rang, signaling the end of the day, most children hurried home, eager to embrace the comforts of their familiar surroundings. However, one young soul, a 7-year-old boy named Ethan, lingered on the school grounds. His attention was captured by a sight that would change his life – a stray dog, frail and paralyzed, struggling to move on the roadside. While others passed by without a second glance, Ethan felt an immediate connection with the helpless creature.
Driven by empathy and an innate sense of kindness, Ethan approached the paralyzed dog cautiously, his eyes reflecting a blend of concern and determination. He gently petted the dog, offering the comfort of a human touch, and realized that the dog was in desperate need of assistance. Without a moment’s hesitation, Ethan decided to stay back and help the dog, even if it meant postponing his journey home.
With unwavering determination, Ethan used his backpack to fashion a makeshift stretcher, carefully lifting the dog onto it. Despite his young age, he demonstrated remarkable strength and resourcefulness. With the dog cradled in his arms, he set out on a slow, deliberate journey, his small legs determinedly carrying the burden of his newfound furry friend. Passersby watched in awe and admiration as the young boy navigated the bustling streets, his eyes focused on the well-being of the paralyzed dog in his care.
Ethan’s refusal to go home after school did not go unnoticed. The street cameras captured his act of kindness, and the footage quickly made its way onto social media, capturing the attention of people far and wide. The image of a 7-year-old boy, resolute and compassionate, serving as a guardian angel to a helpless creature, resonated deeply with viewers. Messages of admiration and encouragement flooded the internet, praising Ethan’s extraordinary act of selflessness.
Ethan’s parents, upon learning about their son’s noble deed, felt an overwhelming sense of pride and gratitude. They recognized that their child possessed a heart of gold and an innate understanding of compassion. They supported Ethan’s decision wholeheartedly, reinforcing the values of kindness, empathy, and responsibility that he had displayed.
As news of Ethan’s act of compassion spread, the local community rallied together to ensure the well-being of the paralyzed dog. Veterinary clinics, animal shelters, and concerned citizens offered their assistance, providing medical care, rehabilitation, and a safe haven for the injured dog. The story of Ethan’s selfless act inspired others to extend their support, leading to a collective effort to provide a better life for the once-abandoned canine.
Ethan’s story became a symbol of hope and compassion, a testament to the impact that a single act of kindness, no matter how small, can have on the lives of others. His actions served as a reminder that empathy knows no age, and that even the youngest among us can make a difference in the world. The story of Ethan and the paralyzed stray dog became a beacon of light, illuminating the path toward a kinder, more compassionate society, where the well-being of all living beings is valued and protected.
In the end, Ethan’s story taught the world a valuable lesson – that acts of compassion, no matter how humble, have the power to create ripples of change, transforming lives and inspiring others to follow in the footsteps of kindness. His selfless act will be remembered as a shining example of the boundless potential for goodness that resides within each of us, reminding us all that a single act of kindness can truly make the world a better place.
15 Things Moms Do That Make Them Even More Incredible
Each pregnancy alters your body irrevocably. And we don’t mean the stretch marks or the scars. We mean the forever-changed DNA. Ask any new mother and she’ll list out a litany of things that are now different for her. Like a forgetful mommy brain that, according to science, makes the mother-child bond stronger.
We at Bright Side salute all moms and believe that they are real-life superheroes. To honor all mothers, we found some mommy facts proving there’s nothing like a mother’s love. Or the science behind it.
1. Motherhood changes you, and your DNA.
A chimera is a legendary beast made of different animals. And we are likening mothers to chimeras because every child that a mother carries leaves their DNA inside her. Basically, fetal cells enter a mother’s bloodstream and stay in her body forever. Researchers allege that these cells can affect the mother both positively and negatively. On one hand, it can speed up healing but on the flip side, it can increase the risk of cancer.
So when they say motherhood changes you, it does so at an elemental level as well. Jennifer Garner’s stunning countenance reflects just that.
2. The baby can taste what their mother eats.
Studies show that what a mother eats flavors the amniotic fluid. Something a baby gulps down several times a day. Basically, a baby can taste what their mother eats from within the womb.
A study showed that infants whose mothers ate carrots while pregnant seemed to enjoy cereal prepared with carrot juice more than others. So if you want to develop your baby’s palate for healthy, crunchy veggies, chow down on them while you are pregnant.
3. Kissing babies is more “healing” than we think.
Any new mom will tell you that the urge to kiss a newborn is intense. It’s innate and biological in nature. And science says that when mothers kiss their babies, it’s not just love, it’s medicine.
A mother’s body samples the pathogens found on the baby’s face, and more magic happens within her own body. Especially to her breastmilk, the main source of nutrition and immunity for the baby.
4. Pregnant women make enormous amounts of estrogen.
Pregnancy sends a woman’s body into overdrive. The uterus expands to 500 times its normal size and then shrinks back after birth. The blood volume increases and to tackle that, the heart expands a little too.
And it’s not just this, a woman makes more estrogen in a single pregnancy than she would in her whole lifetime if she never got pregnant. There’s a reason why women are exhausted when expecting and need sleep and rest for a healthy delivery and recovery.
5. A mother’s smile is near magical.
Moms are near magic, and so is their smile or affection. While you need your mother at all ages, it’s the helpless infant who is most dependent on their mom.
Studies show that when mothers smile, coo, and show affection to their babies, their heartbeats synchronize into the same beat. So if a baby is distressed, it calms them down. This is the reason why newborns need mothers the most when they are fussy and refuse to be calmed down by other family members.
6. Carrying boys can make you more nauseous.
There’s a reason why little boys are made of “snips and snails and puppy dog tails” or so goes the nursery rhyme. This is because mothers who carry boys are more likely to be nauseous in the first and second trimesters, a study shows.
This is not to say that women expecting girls cannot have morning sickness or that all women who carry boys have more nausea. It’s just that if you are expecting a boy, chances are you may experience more nausea or food aversions.
7. Babies name their mamas.
“Mom, mama, mummy, mamma, ammi, ma, me, emi, mimi.” There’s a pattern in the name for mother in all languages and this is because the “em” sounds are usually the first vocalization for a baby. It’s also the easiest sound a baby can make while babbling. And so it’s our babies who name us and call us mamas.
8. The mommy brain fog is very real.
If you see new moms looking lost, there’s a scientific reason for this. Each pregnancy affects a woman’s brain and makes her lose gray matter. The effects last for around 2 years. Science says that this temporary bewilderment makes mothers closer to their babies as well.
That said, the gray matter regenerates and any confusion or forgetfulness is passing. The bond between a mother and her child is permanent.
9. A mother’s voice is as soothing as a hug.
A study has shown that a mother’s voice, even on the telephone, is as calming as a hug. Researchers introduced stress to a group of girls and then had 1/3 of them hug their mothers, another 1/3 of them talk to their mothers, and 1/3 watched an emotionally neutral film. The girls who spoke to their mothers calmed down much faster, just like those who hugged.
This proves that if you are under stress, your mother’s voice can flood oxytocin into your bloodstream, making you feel better. And we think Jennifer Garner already knows that, pictured here with her mother.
10. Babies can cry in the womb.
The baby’s first cry is not post-birth, rather studies now show that they can express displeasure inside the womb. This can happen as early as 28 weeks gestation.
Researchers played low-decibel sounds on the mother’s belly and could see that the baby opened their mouth and exhibited crying-like behavior. But it’s a silent cry. Researchers also added that this in-vitro crying was nothing the mother should worry about.
11. Pregnancies leave women vulnerable to tooth decay.
Pregnant women are at risk for tooth decay and there are many reasons why. The changes in diet due to cravings may give some women a sweet tooth and the hormones that cause nausea, meaning more acidity on your mouth, to mention a few. This leads to gum disease and decay.
A simple way to prevent it all is by making oral health a priority, especially when you are pregnant.
12. The earliest milk bottle use came to be 7,000 years ago.
As it turns out, the breast/bottle debate is prehistoric. And mamas back then were pretty innovative too. Researchers have found little clay vessels, some shaped into mythical animals with hands and feet, with milk residue in them.
The earliest of them date back to 7,000 years ago and have been identified as prehistoric feeding bottles for babies. The dairy residue has been identified as breastmilk and milk from a cow, sheep, or goat.
13. The Ice Age made human breast milk more nutritious.
Human beings need sunlight to survive because our bodies only synthesize vitamin D in the sun. Allegedly, the last Ice Age should have wiped us out because newborns were not getting any vitamin D, considering the intense cold and lack of sunshine.
Scientists believe that a genetic tweak happened and mothers could transmit vitamin D and essential fatty acids to their newborn babies, and this may have ensured human survival.
14. Pregnancies can be contagious.
A study of more than 30,000 women conducted in Germany has indicated that pregnancy is contagious. It spreads from woman to woman in workplaces, in an endearing way. The results stated that “in the year after a colleague gives birth, transition rates to first pregnancies double.”
So if you are in the workplace and someone is pregnant, expect more pregnancies to pop up.
15. Most mammal moms carry their babies on the left.
Human mothers and even some mammal mamas cradle their babies on the left side of their bodies, closer to their heart. This is irrespective of a left-handed or right-handed mom. Science says that all the sensory information that comes from the left side of the body is processed on the right side of the brain.
The right side is where all the emotions are. And surprisingly enough, babies prefer to keep their moms on their left side as well, so it works for both mom and babe.
Bonus: Celebrity moms speak about motherhood.
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
“I did start to feel this new sense of life. And now my confidence is so much greater.”
Lauren Burnham Luyendyk
“Breastfeeding is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. I’m in awe of the ladies that make it look so effortless, and even the ones who don’t, you are superheroes.”
Do you have any other experiences as a child or a mother that show us that moms are actual superhumans? Share your motherhood stories with us and spread the joy.
Please note: This article was updated in June 2022 to correct source material and factual inaccuracies.
Preview photo credit laurenluyendyk / Instagram
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