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Labor Pain Simulation: Yes, Gentlemen Labor Really Does Hurt

Lori Crofford — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:02:30 +0000

You know, how guys always say women over react about everything. Well, not everything, and yes labor is painful. Yesterday a video from LiveLeak kept popping up in my Facebook news feed and I finally had a chance to watch it today. Check out the video of two men going through a labor pain simulation.

4 Year Old Boy From Jacksonville, Florida Hospitalized After Eating Crack Cocaine

Billy Goforth — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:37:00 +0000

A 4 Year Old boy from Jacksonville, Florida was hospitalized after he ate an aluminum package with crack cocaine in it. The child was in the care of his grandmother at the time. The grandmother stated that the crack cocaine belonged to a friend of hers. The child ate the drugs when the grandmother and [...]

Two-Year-Old Genius Accepted Into Mensa

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 04 May 2012 12:05:06 +0000

Every parent likes to think their toddler is a genius. But the parents of two-year-old Anthony Popa Urria have the Mensa membership to back that up.

Still in diapers, Anthony has been admitted into the high IQ-society on the strength of his 154 IQ, which is just short of the scores of great thinkers Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawkins.

Family Kicked Off Plane for Unruly Two-Year-Old Speaks Out

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:00:42 +0000

Last month, two-year-old Natalie was getting ready to take off on a JetBlue flight with her parents and her sister from Turks and Caicos to Boston. As two-year-olds are wont to do, little Natalie started to throw a fit. After about five minutes of some pretty intense screaming, Dr. Colette Vieau and her husband, Dr. Mordecai Stolk, were able to get their toddler under control and strapped into her seat.

But the pilot of the plane had already heard enough, and made the decision to return to the gate and eject the family from the flight for violating FAA regulations.

A Father Makes His 4-Year Old Run Around in the Snow in His Underwear [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:32:38 +0000

This borders on a thin line when it comes to child abuse. A father forces his 4-year old to run around in the snow in just his underwear and a pair of shoes. Apparently, this was done to “toughen him up.” Really, a 4-year old practically naked in the snow. This video is disturbing. According [...]

Georigia Girl Kicks and Screams and Fights off Would Be Kidnapper [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:21:54 +0000

Seven year old Brittney Baxter from Georgia is our Super Kid of the Week. This little girl was hanging out in the toy aisle at Walmart window shopping while her mother was around the corner in another area. While checking out the toys a would be kidnapper grabbed her and Brittney went into survival mode.

15-Year Old Boy Falls Asleep on a Southwest Flight and Ends Up in the Wrong City

Lori Crofford — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:37:09 +0000

15-year old Eric McBee fell asleep on a Southwest Flight from Phoenix, AZ to Tulsa, OK. When the flight landed in Tulsa, Eric was asleep and ended up in St. Louis. When he exited the plane and realized that he wasn't in Tulsa, no one at the airport or even the police station would help him out.

Mother Gives 7-Year Old A Liposuction Gift Certificate for Christmas

Lori Crofford — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:40:49 +0000

I know parents go to extremes when it comes to their children. Toddlers and Tiaras is a perfect example of that craziness. However, sometimes parents try to transfer their obsessions on to their children. That is exactly what one mom did to her 7-year old daughter.

Mead Johnson Says Baby Formula Is Safe As Third Child Infected With Cronobacter Bacteria

Billy Goforth — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:13:55 +0000

A third infant has tested positive for the Cronobacter bacteria that resulted in the death of a Missouri newborn. The death spurred the removal of the formula from stores. Mead Johnson Nutrition Co. (MJN), the world’s leading producer and seller of baby formula is stating that their tests show that there was no contamination in [...]

One-Year-Old Snowboarder [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:52:44 +0000

When your kids were one-year-old, I am guessing you were excited that they were barely walking or hoping they would walk soon. However, would you have ever expected them to hop on a snowboard at that age? Ava Marie is a one-year-old little girl who knows how to handle a snowboard. Wow! I can barely [...]

Girl Credits Grey's Anatomy on Helping Her Save Her Mother

Lori Crofford — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 14:30:41 +0000

I love Grey's Anatomy, it is one of my favorite shows. In fact, I am on the edge of my seat waiting to find out what happens to Meredith and Alex after they show left us with a huge cliff hanger 3 weeks ago. However, the next time you think it is just a silly drama show, think about this story about a 10-year old Wisconsin girl and her 12-year old friend, saving her mothers life from something she learned off Grey's Anatomy.

Should an Obese Child Be Taken From His Parents? Some Authorities Thought So and Did

Kathy Landin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 13:00:44 +0000

A boy in Cleveland, OH, who weighs more than 200 pounds, was taken from his mother by authorities last week. Officials were forced to remove the third-grader from his home when caseworkers decided that his mother’s inability to reduce his weight constituted medical neglect.

Watch 10-Year-Old Angie Vazquez Cover Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep'

Nadine Cheung — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:30:30 +0000

Angie Vazquez and her band, Los Vazquez Sounds, have people all over buzzing about their cover of Adele‘s ‘Rolling in the Deep’ — 1.16 million to be exact. The Mexican trio posted their rendition of the hit song, and it has since become a viral sensation, boasting over 1 million views in less than a [...]

Show and Tell Surprise-A Crack Pipe [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 13:22:19 +0000

Show and tell is a fun time for kids. It gives them an opportunity to show their classmates something cool in their life. Picture this, little "Timmy" steps up to the front of this class and holds up a crack pipe. Can you imagine the horror on the teachers face, when her kindergarten student pulls out a crack pipe and a wad of drugs. See the whole story

Controversy Grows for Eight-Year-Old Girl Who Kickboxes [VIDEO]

Billy Goforth — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 17:44:33 +0000

While most eight-year-old girls might be content to simply busy themselves with toys, Jasmine Parr seems to be embarking on a career as a diminutive Muay Thai kickboxer. In June, Parr's father, Australian kickboxing champion John Wayne Parr, pitted his daughter against a seven-year-old in a kickboxing match in front of a paying audience, reported 'Today.'

Not surprisingly, the match drew heavy criticism, including a comment by Phil Reeves, the Queensland Minister for Child Safety and Sport, who said he was "appalled at the image of children of this age being put in a boxing ring."

Karon Silva, One Tough Kid and A Children's Miracle Network Child

Lori Crofford — Tue, 24 May 2011 12:30:45 +0000

Mix 94.1 is gearing up for our Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon June 2nd and June 3rd. Over the next few weeks we would like to introduce you to some of our CMN Kiddos who are near and dear to our heart. This week we would like to introduce you to Karon Silva. Story Courtesy of [...]

Arnold Schwarzenegger Fathered Child With Household Staffer

Lori Crofford — Tue, 17 May 2011 14:10:37 +0000

In my opinion, the one thing that you do not do is embarrass a Kennedy. Arnold is lucky that divorce is the only consequence of his actions. According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, former Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger fathered a child over 10 years ago with a longtime member of his household staff.

Schwarzenegger told wife Maria Shriver about the child earlier this year, after which she moved out of their Brentwood mansion.

"After leaving the governor's office I told my wife about this event, which occurred over a decade ago," Schwarzenegger said in a statement. "I understand and deserve the feelings of anger and disappointment among my friends and family. There are no excuses and I take full responsibility for the hurt I have caused. I have apologized to Maria, my children and my family. I am truly sorry."

Facebook-Obsessed Couple Names Their Baby 'Like'

Lori Crofford — Tue, 17 May 2011 11:00:21 +0000

I have heard of Facebook addiction. My husband jokes that I’m addicted. However, Facebook usage on a regular basis and having your life consumed by Facebook are two different things. An Israeli couple recently named their newborn daughter “Like,” as in, the button you press when you enjoy a post on the popular social media [...]