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Swim coach Jason Siegel expertly navigated a moment with an affectionate toddler. – Photo credit: Courtesy of men_being_gentlemen and superheroswimacademy/Instagram

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Swim coach Jason Siegel navigated a moment with an affectionate toddler using wise, quick thinking. – Photo credit: Courtesy of men_being_gentlemen and superheroswimacademy/Instagram

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College girlfriends help friend Avery get ready for first date. – Photo credit: erinv.log/Instagram

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