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4-Year-Old Mayor Is the Cutest Politician You Will Ever See

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:15:35 +0000

Experience isn’t always the most important qualification for a politician. Sometimes dimples work just fine. The mayor of teeny, tiny Dorset, Minnesota (population 22) is a four-year-old boy named Robert “Bobbie” Tufts. We don’t know if his senior advisor is Rubber Duckie or if he pledged naptime for all citizens, but Bobbie won the coveted [...]

Mommy Blogger April B. – My Goal: Travel All 50 States With My Kids

April B. — Fri, 03 May 2013 12:57:54 +0000

I've been hanging on this blog a lot lately: travel50stateswithkids.com. The whole site is built around the concept of taking kids to all 50 states--in as little as 12 trips even. I know, sounds crazy, right? But I have to admit, I'm kind of digging it. There are numerous clubs for this, by the way. Google it!

Mommy Blogger Robyn – Teach Your Parents Well

Robyn L. — Thu, 02 May 2013 14:15:19 +0000

I am quite fond of the phrase "Never stop learning." I hope people always take whatever opportunity that becomes available to expand their horizons, meet new people, or explore new surroundings. Learning is essential to survival; but, I never considered the fact that my child could teach me a valuable lesson. I was proven wrong this past weekend.

10 Hilarious Test Answers That Prove Kids Are Awesome

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:50:02 +0000

Whether you realize it or not, kids know a whole heck of a lot. Their ability to come up with entertainingly intelligent nuggets of wisdom is incomparable, and we’re here to prove that point even further. When it comes to school tests, the smart cookies know what they’re talking about. These 10 hilarious answers not only [...]

Mommy Blogger Jess C. – The Defeated Child

Jess C — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:38:59 +0000

As a mom of six kids I obviously have a wide variety of attitudes and characters. I can handle them all, except the defeated child. I am sure most parents of large families have at least one, and I of course had to be normal. This attitude of defeat goes against the normal grain for [...]

See 'Kid President' Meet the Real Commander-in-Chief

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:11:24 +0000

So apparently when YouTube star Kid President isn't busy giving us pep talks or taking over the White House he's busy doing one of the coolest things imaginable...meeting actual president Barack Obama.

Jurassic Park 3D – Yes or No?

Lori Crofford — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:58:34 +0000

Here I am facing a cheesy little problem in my life. My son is on a dinosaur kick right now. You take a kid to one dinosaur museum and he is into dinosaurs all of a sudden. Sheesh. I say that all in jest, but I find myself with a dino problem. After our trip [...]

Kids Meals a Fun Treat or a Unhealthy Option

Lori Crofford — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 15:58:01 +0000

We don’t eat out a whole lot, by a whole lot, I mean about once per week. No matter where we go I always get E. a kids meal. It seems like the easiest option.Growing up I always was treated to a kid’s meal when we went out. Was that horrible of my parents to [...]

Kids React to Grumpy Cat

Emerald Catron — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:55:49 +0000

If you’ve had your fill of Grumpy Cat videos, why not take it to the next level and watch a video of children watching Grumpy Cat videos? It’s basically doubling up on cute. There’s the bit of Tardar Sauce herself, which we know is adorable, then there are kids giggling, which is obviously not as [...]

Two-Year Old Lock Picker Steals Sisters Pillow Pet [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:22:53 +0000

Two-year olds are very sneaky and if you don’t keep an eye on them, they can get into mischief. Check out this two-year old in action. I must admit, that is one smart kid. Two-years old and learning to pick a lock with fingernail clippers then hiding the fingernail clippers. Hmm, is it possible that [...]

Mommy Blogger Christy K.- What's for Dinner

Christy — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:27:29 +0000

There is one question that plagues me daily… “What’s for dinner?” While it may sound simple for some, just the idea of meal planning for my family stresses me out. While many people have had great ideas to help meet the needs of our busy family, most of them are unrealistic for us. One [...]

The Easter Basket Dilema

Lori Crofford — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:00:45 +0000

So over the last few days my son has been talking about the Easter Bunny. He keeps talking about what the Easter Bunny is gonna bring him. I am not talking just a basket full of candy, and eggs. He is expecting the Easter Bunny to bring him an $85 Lego set. I have no idea where he got the idea that the bunny is the equivalent to Santa.

iPotty Lets Pottytraining Toddlers Use the Bathroom Like Grownups

Stephanie McMaster — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:00:24 +0000

Pottytraining can be frustrating, not to mention time consuming, cutting into precious minutes a toddler could be spending watching Dora the Explorer, but not anymore! Meet the iPotty, a training toilet with a built-in holder for an iPad so your toddler can use the restroom just like a grownup -- while playing Angry Birds and watching Netflix.

Mommy Blogger Dr. Leheska – The Happy Plate Lunch

Dr. Jennifer Leheska — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:36:06 +0000

This is the third week of the Happy Plate series in honor of National Nutrition Month “Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day” which encourages the development of a healthful eating plan that incorporates individual food choices and preferences. Click here to for more resources.

Mother Wants To Punish Kids By Making them Wear Shirts That Say "I Steal" and "Bully" To School

Lori Crofford — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 13:30:56 +0000

I have heard some interesting punishments from parents who are trying to get through to their kids. Some parents make their kids stand on a busy intersection holding a sign saying what they did wrong. Others, make their kids do manual labor. However, in a society where spanking doesn't occur much anymore, this Colorado mother thought she would try something different.

Girl, 12, Makes Waves By Showing Up to School with $20,000 in Cash

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:13:47 +0000

They say you’ll have more earning power if you stay in school. Never has that theory been proven more than it was this week in Taylor, Michigan. An unidentified 12-year-old girl showed up to school with $20,000 in cash in her backpack. She reportedly got it from another child who lives across the street from [...]

Dad Turns Kids' Sandwich Bags Into Artistic Masterpieces

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

Mommy and Me Expo Coming Back To Amarillo For 2013

Lori Crofford — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 17:55:28 +0000

Saturday, April 20th 9-5pm Amarillo Civic Center North Exhibit Hall $5 per person under 12 in free Brought to you By The Mommy and Me Expo is a day for experienced moms, new moms, and mommies to be, if you are a mom then this event is for you. Enjoy exhibits and vendor displays [...]

Mommy Blogger April B. – Conversations in the Car with a 4-Year Old

April B. — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 14:15:38 +0000

You know what I’m gonna miss most someday? All the conversations in the car with my kiddos. When it’s just me and one of them, one-on-one, I learn a lot about them… who they are, what they like, what they DON’T like. For example, I can look in the rear-view mirror and tell when my [...]

Child in Superman Shirt Fall Out of Window and Lands on Feet

Jameson LaMarca — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 12:00:03 +0000

There may be hope for the existence of a real-life Superman. He’s a little young right now, but he’s already got the attire, the awesomely nonchalant attitude, and the ability to fall out of a window and land on his feet. Four-year-old Dylan of Aurora, CO opened the window of his third-story apartment to say [...]