Heather Wake

Heather Wake is an Upworthy Staff Writer based in Los Angeles.

Photo credit: Canva – Sweetness stitched into every bit of this story.

Community, Joy, Popular

Teacher asks teen daughter to mend a student’s coat and gets it back with a funny surprise

Heather Wake

2/9/2024
Daniel Hatoum (left) and Sarah Chen with son Mills (right)

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Culture

Meet the second-generation immigrants who are helping protect your civil rights.

Sarah Watts

7/8/2026
Photo credit: @advicewitherin/Instagram, used with permission – This part of the interview almost always comes up, and it's almost always uncomfortable.

Education, Learning, Popular

Expert breaks down brilliant way for answering the ‘hardest interview question’

Heather Wake

2/8/2024
Photo credit: @soimjenn/Instagram, used with permission – You never know where chance encounter might lead.

Joy, Love Stories, Popular

‘I’m shaking.’ Woman spots her future husband in a photo years before they actually met

Heather Wake

2/7/2024
Photo credit: @cat.janice/TikTok, used with permission – A dance bop with so much meaning

Community, Joy

Dying mom creates one last song for her son and it tops the charts

Heather Wake

2/7/2024
Photo credit: Canva – Who doesn't want to get better sleep these days?

Health, Popular, Wellness

One simple breathing exercise could be all you need to enjoy a good night’s sleep

Heather Wake

2/6/2024
Photo credit: Hans Hillewaeart, WIkipedia, David Bergman/Wikipedia – Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs performed an epic duet of "Fast Car" at the 2024 Grammys.

Music, Pop Culture, Popular

Tracy Chapman makes rare appearance to sing ‘Fast Car’ with Luke Combs at the Grammys

Heather Wake

2/5/2024
Photo credit: Canva – Not a dry eye in the house

Community, Joy

Man tears up at his wedding sharing emotional vows to his new 7-year-old son

Heather Wake

2/4/2024
Photo credit: Canva – Nearly every kid will experiment with a curse word

Family, Kids, Popular

Teacher gives little girl a ‘safe space’ to cuss so she doesn’t do it in front of others

Heather Wake

2/2/2024
Photo credit: Uber Eats/Youtube – David and Victoria Beckham recreate their viral "he honest" moment for Uber Eats

Celebrity, Pop Culture

David and Victoria Beckham recreate their iconic ‘Be Honest’ moment for the Super Bowl

Heather Wake

2/1/2024
Photo credit: Canva, @melissamesser/TikTok – Postpartum can be a challenging time. Extra support goes a long way

Family, Parenting

Woman creates detailed list of things men ‘should’ be doing for their postpartum wives

Heather Wake

2/1/2024
Photo credit: George Biard/Wikipedia,Paramount Pictures/Wikipedia – Jodie Foster recently said that everyone should see "Team America" at lest once?

Popular

Jodie Foster names two movies ‘everybody should see’ and one of them may surprise you

Heather Wake

1/31/2024
Photo credit: Canva – For kids who get separation anxiety, sleepunder might be a great alternative.

Family, Parenting, Popular

Parents are opting for this sleepover alternative when kids aren’t ready for the real thing

Heather Wake

1/30/2024
Photo credit: George Biard/Wikipedia, Canva – Would you add eating a bowl of cereal to your shower routine?

Celebrity, Pop Culture, Popular

Jessica Biel was slammed for admitting she eats in the shower but most moms totally get it

Heather Wake

1/30/2024
Photo credit: Wikipedia/Alison Martinof SimonCowellOnline.com/Wikipedia – "Somewhere Over The Rainbow" is just one of those perfect songs

Music, Pop Culture, Popular

America’s Got Talent singer hits incredible high notes in stunning ‘Over the Rainbow’ cover

Heather Wake

1/29/2024
Photo credit: @christinakdub/TikTok, @thefriendshipexpert/TikTok (used with permission) – Not wanting to go out on the weekends could be a symptom of "learned loneliness"

Health, Mental Health, Popular

More people say that weekends feel ‘different’ and they’d rather stay home than go out.

Heather Wake

1/29/2024

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