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Mom Forces Stepdaughter to Wear Thrift Store Clothes for Being a Bully

Donald Deane — Wed, 22 May 2013 23:45:58 +0000

We've seen parents use unique methods to punish kids in the past -- through Facebook and by making them carry signs on busy streets, for example. But a Utah woman punished her stepdaughter in the most creative way yet by forcing her to wear ill-fitting thrift store clothing for being a bully.

Dad Turns Kids' Sandwich Bags Into Artistic Masterpieces

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:53:32 +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.

Funny Tweets By Parents The Week Of March 4

Stephanie McMaster — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:00:20 +0000

The popularity of social networking has given parents all new ways to embarrass their offspring, and often in hilarious fashion. Our favorite funny tweets by parents this week perfectly captured the frustration (and humiliation) that comes along with parenting. Check out 10 of our favorite things said on Twitter by parents this week: Danny Zuker [...]

Dad Makes Curfew Breaking Teen Daughter Wear T-Shirt With His Photo on It

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:00:18 +0000

The latest parental public shaming technique is also the most narcissistic one we’ve ever encountered. After his daughter broke curfew, a father forced the teenage girl to wear a t-shirt baring his image for a week at school. Under the photo of his giant mug were the words “Try Me!!” Apparently the girl also had to wash [...]

Baby On Board [Photo]

Joe Knight — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 00:39:13 +0000

As a new father I have learned that doing some grocery shopping with a child can be a very big chore. The younger the child, the harder it gets as there is more you have to carry and haul around. But I have never had this idea that the person has in the photo below. [...]

College Student Wins Stalking Order Against Extreme Helicopter Parents

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 10:55:14 +0000

When Aubrey Ireland left for college she had a good relationship with her parents. They had always supported her interest in music and acting and offered to pay her tuition to the University of Cincinnati’s prestigious College-Conservatory of Music, even though she had received scholarships from other schools. However during her college career, David and Julie [...]

Certain Baby Products Are Making Babies Test Positive For Weed

Joe Knight — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 03:23:49 +0000

When my fiance became pregnant we began to stock up on baby essentials. We currently have enough baby wash and lotion to last years. A new report of babies testing positive for marijuana has got us questioning our stockpile of Johnson and

Does Sharing A Bed With Your Toddler Stunt Development?

sabrina.fairchild — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:00:08 +0000

What kid hasn't asked to sleep in the same bed as his or her parents? Especially when there's a thunderstorm moving overhead or if it's simply too dark for comfort??

Thoughout the ages, parents have had to make the personal decision of whether or not it is healthy to allow this activity become a habit and now a new study says it’s 'okay!'

Whining Is The Most Annoying Sound Ever – Scientific Proof

Wendy Reed — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 20:49:17 +0000

As someone who doesn't have kids, I don’t really need a study to tell me that whining is, without question, the most annoying sound on the planet. However, there is one: Research just published in the Journal of Social, Evolutionary, and Cultural Psychology confirms that no other sound can distract, irritate or otherwise unnerve like the universal tone people use to express their discontent (I attribute it mostly to kids, but I've met some pretty whiny adults, too).

Parenthood Makes You Fat?!

sabrina.fairchild — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 15:00:28 +0000

New research from WebMD is here to help parents do a couple of things -- relax a little bit about how your body has changed since havings kids and to start working toward healthier habits for you and your family!

There's no doubt that juggling all of the responsibilities that come with parenthood takes its toll over time

Can Parents Balance Kids & A Career?

sabrina.fairchild — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 15:00:09 +0000

There seems to be a lot of unhappiness that comes with the stress of juggling a healthy relationship with your spouse, kids and holding down a successful career.

According to PRNewswire.com, more than half of parents admitted that they are so stressed about keeping his or her job that personal health, time with friends and intimacy with his or her spouse has fallen to the wayside!

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Supermodel Avoids 'Potty Words' Around Her Kids!

sabrina.fairchild — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:03:48 +0000

Heidi's lips are Sealed when it comes to using naughty words and cliches around her kids.

The former supermodel turned reality star says that she and her singer hubby, Seal, allow their kids to have fun sans swearing!

Kids Really Do Say The Dardest Things

Wendy Reed — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 20:58:47 +0000

I’ve heard that phrase used a lot of times in my life, and was never quite sure what people were referring to. Perhaps that is because I don’t have kids, so I miss these gems of wisdom pouring forth from their little kool-aid stained mouths. Or maybe it’s just because I haven’t taken the time [...]