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Father's Letter to Victoria's Secret Goes Viral [POLL]

Amy Austin — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:36:51 +0000

I say it time and time again, the world is so different than when I was young. To some of you who are reading this post, this may sound like an “old-fashioned” or “uncool” statement, but it has validity. Our children are exposed to so much more than we were as kids, in some ways [...]

Study Says Turning Off Violent TV May Lead to Less Violent Children [POLL]

Nora Schreiber — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:29:03 +0000

With the rash of school shootings, school-yard fights, and general mayhem in our children’s lives, where can we look for a solution? One research team says turning off violent TV shows could be the cure for this violence. How can you take what these researchers found and help your kids? Though no study has come [...]

Adult Children Living at Home Are Really Stressing Out Their Parents

Mike Adams — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 23:00:22 +0000

In today’s world of the super-expensive everything, more kids are making the decision to stay at home with their parents well into adulthood rather than get out on their own. However, while this idea might sound like an ingenious plan for a kid with a cold feet complex, oftentimes this decision comes with a little [...]

Brace Yourselves, Parents! The Cost of Raising a Child Just Went Up — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 11:30:13 +0000

Pretty much everyone knows that raising a child is getting more and more expensive. But did you know that the cost of doing so went up $8,000 in just one year? A report by the United States Department of Agriculture took into account food, shelter and other necessities and found that middle-income families who had [...]

Why Haven't Children Slept Well for More Than 100 Years?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 09:00:27 +0000

It may not be news to you that today’s kids are deprived of sleep, but before you blame smartphones or computer games, consider this: children haven’t been getting enough shut-eye for more than a century. In a new study about sleep deprivation in children, Lisa Anne Matricciani from the University of South Australia in Adelaide [...]

8 Year Old Weighing 200 Lbs Taken From Mother [VIDEO/POLL]

Baby J — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:57:14 +0000

In Ohio, reports say that an eight year old boy was taken from his mother because he was deemed severely obese. The boy weighed in at an astonishing 200 lbs! This particular case has sparked debate on whether or not a child that is severely obese should be taken from their parents custody.

Baby Born in Philippines Declared World's Seven Billionth Person

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:14 +0000

Danica May Camacho was born in Manila, Philippines just before midnight on Sunday, weighing five-and-a-half pounds. But a much larger number will always be associated with the baby girl, as the UN has declared her the world’s seven billionth person. “She looks so lovely,” Danica’s proud mom, Camille Dalura, told reporters. “I can’t believe she is the [...]

Intrepid Toddler's Daring Crib Escape Caught on Tape [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 03:00:51 +0000

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare: Your toddler would rather go exploring than stay in the safe confines of his crib. So he does. Over and over and over. One mother found herself in such a situation and couldn’t figure out how her child kept escaping. So, she set up a camera in the kids’ closet. [...]

Study Shows TV Can Hinder the Development of Children Under 2

Kathy Landin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:00:44 +0000

Pediatricians and development experts have strongly urged parents, once again, to limit the amount of television their young children watch.

The American Academy of Pediatrics released a recommendation to all parents of children under 2 years old Tuesday. It stressed that any time spent in front of a video screen provides no educational benefits for children under age 2 and can even delay development by leaving less time for important interaction and play.

Eight Percent of Parents Regret Their Child's Name — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 17:00:54 +0000

Naming a child is usually the first big decision a new parent makes, and one that almost one and ten would like to do be able to do again. A new survey by Your Domain Name has found that eight percent of all parents admit to baby naming remorse, which is up from the three percent [...]

Parents Warned Against Using Bumper Pads in Cribs

Shauna Wright — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 16:00:26 +0000

In its latest guidelines for doctors, the American Academy of Pediatrics is advising against the usage of bumper pads in cribs, saying they may increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, or SIDS. Because infants lack the strength and motor skills to turn their heads when their breathing is blocked, the group fears rolling [...]

Mom with Cancer Dies to Save Unborn Baby [VIDEO]

Kathy Landin — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:15:46 +0000

A selfless mother has died to save her unborn baby.

The woman was diagnosed with a life-threatening form of cancer and refused chemotherapy so that her child could be born, even though it meant she would die.

Little Girl Has a Very Important Message About Her Bowels [VIDEO]

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 20:00:49 +0000

Setting: a backyard pool somewhere in suburbia. Crickets chirp, the air-conditioner hums, and a little boy standing by the pool chews on his goggles. After about 15 seconds of this tranquil scene, the camera finds a little girl, also poolside in a bathing suit. “I’m pooping,” the little girl matter-of-factly declares. Check out this YouTube masterpiece below: [via [...]

Cute Kids Breakdance for American Apparel's Mesmerizing New Ad [VIDEO]

Andrea Rosen — Mon, 20 Jun 2011 11:00:43 +0000

Breakdancing gorilla, step aside. We’re all about breakdancing kids now — namely Jalen Testerman and Lil’ Demon, the stars of a new American Apparel ad directed by photographer Tony Kelly. Both are well-known B-boys: in addition to their many live performances, Testerman appeared on ‘Ellen’ at the tender age of six and Lil’ Demon (née Angelo Baligad) had the same honor at seven. We could watch these kids break (and mug for the camera) on a downtown LA rooftop for hours on end.

Check out the video below:

We Want To Know Your Best Knock Knock Joke

Marcie Pink — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:17:51 +0000

May is National Smile Month -- to celebrate I had everyone do a "Knock Knock" joke for you!

You remember the jokes as a kid or play them with your child. The standard format has five lines:

The joke-ster: Knock, knock!

The recipient: Who's there?

The joke-ster: A response, sometimes involving a name (Doctor)

The recipient: A repetition of the response followed by who? (Doctor who?)

The joke-ster: The punch line, which typically involves a "punnish misusage" of the word set up during the response (How did you know?!)
After the jump -- check our our corny fun!

Big Kid and Little Kid Show Off Amazing Dance Moves [VIDEO]

Lucky Larry — Sat, 07 May 2011 13:23:01 +0000

One of the downsides to YouTube is that it provides a steady stream of stark evidence that you are not a very good dancer.

The latest set of humbling dance moves comes from what we believe to be two brothers, one big and one small.

As you can see, the smaller of the duo can match any move the bigger fellow throws at him - and then some. Read on to see their amazing moves.

Obama Shows Kids How To "Throw Down"

Marcie Pink — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 18:38:22 +0000

Michelle Obama hosted hockey clinic for D.C.'s students. These kids were lucky enough to be given

some pointers from NHL's Chicago Blackhawks and Washington Capitals players.

Is Bullying Really a Part of Childhood?

Marcie Pink — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:02:33 +0000

In a special announcement of Facebook -- Michelle Obama and President Obama set the stage for an online summit "Bullying Prevention" -- starting March 10, 2011.

Calling to action all parents, coaches, teachers and students to step forward and become the solution. You can participate online at StopBullying.gov or on Facebook.

More after the jump.