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Summer Camps in WNY

Angela Stefano — Fri, 17 May 2013 04:01:10 +0000

Summer vacation is almost here, and if you don’t have any plans for your children, consider summer camp!

Whether your child is a basketball player or an artist – or maybe both! – there’s a camp for him or her on this list

What's the Best Country to Be a Mother?

Drew Weisholtz — Sun, 12 May 2013 14:44:56 +0000

Being a mother is hard work, but there are just some places where it’s easier than others. Save the Children has come out with its annual State of the World’s Mothers report, which ranks the best countries to be a mother. Checking in at number one is Finland, leading a charge of European nations in [...]

Here's Why You Don't Leave Dad Alone With the Baby

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 07 May 2013 13:03:47 +0000

This dad needs a job…badly. But until he gets one, we’ll settle for his creative YouTube videos. In this video — which shows a father Tom Cruising his child a la ‘Mission Impossible’ over a bowl of candy — we learn that mom should never leave children alone with dad. The only thing that can [...]

5 Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About the Backyard: Swings, Climbing Walls and More

Carl Pettit — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:33:05 +0000

If you want to get your kids outside, away from their Xbox or Wii, and interested in some of your backyard garden projects, you’ll probably need to be somewhat inventive with your gardening ideas. Pulling weeds and planting flowerbeds just won’t cut it for most of children. Think incentive here.

We have some ideas.

Best Son Ever Pays Off Mom's Mortgage

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:28:05 +0000

If they ever have a contest to find the world’s best son, we’ve got a clear frontrunner. This man paid off his mother’s mortgage as a way of thanking her for all she’s done for him. The kind son posted a video of him getting the check ready to YouTube and then handing it to [...]

What the…?! Mother Arrested for Letting 22-Month-Old Smoke from a Bong

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 23:27:25 +0000

The world’s worst mother may very well live in Centralia, Washington. Police have arrested Rachelle Braaten, after she allegedly let her 22-month-old son use a bong, in an incident that has been captured on video. Braaten is now looking at charges of manufacture of marijuana and delivery of a controlled substance to a minor. Police [...]

You May Be Surprised to Learn Just How Many Parents Have a Favorite Child

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 15:30:18 +0000

We all have favorites: favorite food, favorite color, favorite band. But a favorite child? A new British survey of more than 1,200 parents has found that one in 12 admit to having a favorite child and that 62% confess to failing to give equal attention to their kids, which is a surprisingly high number if [...]

8 Unintentionally Inappropriate Children's Books

Stephanie McMaster — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 16:37:37 +0000

Reading to a child is essential to their growth, and most children’s books address similar topics of sharing, accepting who you are and eating your vegetables. We found some gems from the children’s literature department, though, that made us pause and say WHAT?!?! Check out eight unintentionally inappropriate children’s books: 'Thomas the Tank Engine' [...]

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

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 13:30:18 +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 [...]

Teen Forced to Sign 'Mom Contract' to Get iPhone

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 16:46:48 +0000

The day a teen gets his or her own iPhone is usually one of the happiest of their youth. They're finally seen as responsible, semi-independent individuals. However, this 13-year-old, whose mother decided to attach her own 18-point agreement of rules and guidelines in exchange for the phone, might have reason to look for happier days.

Awesome Dad Builds Spaceship for Son

Emerald Catron — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:00:25 +0000

This guy’s Dad Level = Outer space. With some donated old electronics and a master control board found in a TV station’s dumpster, he built his son a spaceship. Then Redditor JeremiahGordon shared his results with the world. We must admit, we’re pretty impressed. Take a look! Donated Electronics Control Board Add a NASA logo [...]

13 Ways to Tell You're a Bad Parent

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:00:43 +0000

Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are in the rearview mirror. We’ve shown how much we love our folks, no matter how nuts they make us. Being a mom or a dad is a hard job, but even a minimal amount of effort can make a world of difference and help a kid grow up to [...]

An Open Letter to My Son

Joe Russo — Fri, 15 Jun 2012 04:00:57 +0000

To My Son:

This weekend I celebrate my first Father's Day, and it's pretty surreal. You came into my life a little bit earlier than I expected and quite frankly I don't think I was ready. When you were born and I heard you cry, a wave of emotion hit me like I never felt before. It's a feeling I will never forget. I teared up with joy, but my joy quickly turned to terror when they told me you were having trouble breathing.

Drunk Dad Lets 10-Year-Old Son Drive

Don Deane — Sun, 13 May 2012 19:23:08 +0000

The tanning mom isn’t the only crazy parent out there. A tipsy pop is in hot water after reportedly allowing his 10-year-old son to act as his designated driver. (Yes, you read that right.) Even worse, we’ve seen this sort of thing before. Last Sunday morning, Oregon State Police noticed a SUV driving erratically. After [...]

Will Sharing a Bed with Toddlers Harm Their Development?

Jeremy Taylor — Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:00:42 +0000

It’s okay for a parent and a toddler to sleep in the same bed, according to a new study. Bed sharing has always been a topic of disagreement among parenting experts: some endorse the practice, while others say it’s a bad idea. Research published in Pediatric magazine tracked 944 low-income parent-toddler pairs from the ages [...]