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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 [...]

Dad Turns Kids' Sandwich Bags Into Artistic Masterpieces

Stephanie McMaster — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:53:32 +0000

A Massachusetts father gives his children a reason, beyond the possibility of string cheese, to look forward to lunch. David Laferriere of Attleboro has been drawing on his kids' sandwich bags for the past five years, posting pics of each doodle to his flickr account.

Mom Arrested After Slapping Kids Who Bullied Her Daughter

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 17:46:57 +0000

Rebecca Sardoni doesn't deny that she entered her nine-year-old's school bus to complain about her daughter being bullied by four of her fellow students.

But it's what happened next that is subject to dispute.

Mom Tattoos 11-Year-Old Daughter

Mike Adams — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:00:48 +0000

Some species eat their young. In North Carolina, they just ink them.

Last month, the Havelock Police Department arrested Odessa Clay, 30, for giving her 11-year-old daughter a small, heart-shaped tattoo on her shoulder. Clay now faces one count of tattooing a person under the age of 18 because apparently it is against the law for anyone to tattoo a minor in the state of North Carolina, even if there is parental consent.

Bad Parenting: Dad Puts Toddler In Washing Machine! [VIDEO]

Baby J — Tue, 22 May 2012 02:00:15 +0000

Newsflash parents: Large machinery and children don’t mix! We guess these parents didn’t get the memo when they tossed their toddler son into the washing machine at a laundromat. The parents seemed to be horse playing with the child, when quickly things got out of control. Warning: This video may be disturbing to some viewers.

Daddy Boot Camp Is for Soldiers in the Battle of Parenthood

Shauna Wright — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:00:46 +0000

Okay, new fathers, pop quiz: it’s 2 a.m. and your infant hasn’t stopped crying for an hour. What do you do? If you don’t know, maybe it’s time to enroll in baby boot camp. Boot Camp for New Dads is a program that has attracted some 300,000 expectant fathers in 45 states as well as [...]

14 Year Old Dies From Smoking Fake Pot

Marcie Pink — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 20:02:19 +0000

This story is tragic -- simply tragic. In June a 14 year old, eight grade student, Brandon from Pittsburgh smoked some pot. Tragically he tried to use a Pez dispenser as a pipe and inhaled partially melted plastic which coated his lungs with toxic chemicals.

Neutrogena's Wave for Change

Eliot — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:03:11 +0000

Skin care industry giant Neutrogena is working with globalgiving to help out with charitable causes all over the nation and the world! How you can help – after the jump.From July 17th to August 23rd every wave sonic power-cleanser and oil-free pink grapefruit acne wash sold will provide a one dollar donation from Neutrogena to [...]

Senior Pictures Are a Must

Marcie Pink — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:06:10 +0000

Capturing your graduating high school student’s transformation from a “kid” to an “adult” is one of the most contradicting moments of your life. Lifescript.com sums up the Senior Portrait very well — more after the jump. High school senior pictures are an American tradition that has been around at least since World War II. These [...]

Facebook Stepping In To Stop Bullying

Marcie Pink — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 15:53:20 +0000

Facebook is hosting an online summit with President Obama and the First Lady to find ways to stop and prevent bullying. If you would like to participate in this landmark forum it is at 11am today.

Yesterday the Obamas reached out via facebook to announce their role and point of view on this topic -- more after the jump.

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.

Mom Forces Son To Wear Sign Detailing His Bad Grades [VIDEO]

Jen Austin — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:04:13 +0000

15-year-old James Mond is being forced by his mother to stand on various Tampa, Florida street corners with a sign that details his poor GPA and bad score on an achievement test.

The sign encourages motorists to "Honk if I need an education."

Rhoda Holder says James will have to perform this task for a week, and believes her tough love will prevent her child from becoming a drop out.

Psychologist Stacey Scheckner, who My Fox Tampa spoke to, thinks this humiliating technique will backfire and result in James acting out more.