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Breast Milk Lollipops Are Here for the Infant on the Go

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:17:13 +0000

Being a mom is tough. How do you feed your little one on the go? Enter Lollipop company Lollyphile and their line of breast milk-flavored lollipops. Yes, this is a thing now.

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

Donald Deane — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:53:58 +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.

Mom Puts Three-Year-Old Son Up for Adoption on Craigslist

Donald Deane — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:53:44 +0000

Craigslist is a great resource for meeting people and buying and selling almost anything. But when it comes to giving away children, there are probably better ways. That didn't stop a Texas woman from offering her three-year-old for adoption on the service, however.

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 [...]

Is It Ever OK for Parents to Lie to Their Children? [POLL]

Amy Austin — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 19:13:31 +0000

Most parents lie to their children at sometime or another. Come on guys, we all do, whether it’s to protect the child, or because the child may not be mature enough to handle the situation. Maybe it’s a lie about what happened to the hamster or goldfish, or about Santa and the Easter Bunny. Maybe [...]

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

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:36:18 +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 [...]

Mom Tattoos 11-Year-Old Daughter

Mike Adams — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:17:48 +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.

Dad Admits He Favors One Son Over the Other [POLL]

Amy Austin — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:42:52 +0000

A Canadian radio host, who is a dad, has been getting some pushback from the public for his blogs. The dad admitted he favors his older son over his younger son. You can check out Buzz Bishop’s blog, “Dadcamp,” on Babble.com, a parenting website.Do you think Bishop was just admitting to what a lot of people [...]

Worst Mom Ever Abandons Disabled Daughter and Refuses to Take Her Back [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:00:59 +0000

Got your ballots for “Worst Mother Ever” ready to go? You may want to add a write-in candidate: Eva Cameron, an Illinois woman who let her disabled 19-year-old daughter, Lynn, use the bathroom at a Tennessee bar and then simply drove away, abandoning her there. “She said she just couldn’t handle her anymore,” said Assistant [...]

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

Baby J — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:04:15 +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.

'Facebook Parent' Who Shot Daughter's Laptop Speaks [UPDATED]

Chase Colston — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:31:32 +0000

***CAUTION: Some language in this video is not recommended for work.***

Different parents have different responses to their child/teenager's bad behavior. You've seen stories of the parents who make their kids hold signs on the side of the road announcing their bad decisions to the world.

But none of them can compare to the dad who responded to his 15-year-old's critical Facebook post. Tommy Jordan, of Albemarie, N.C., has spoken more about the video that ended with him shooting his daughter's laptop.

Insane! Parents Use Mail-Order Chicken Pox Lollipops

Marcie Pink — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 14:09:32 +0000

American parents who are not in favor of immunizing their children are purposely seeking out Chicken Pox infected lollipops to intentionally infect their children with this horrendous disease.

Yes -- crazy people buy lollipops, spit and quit tips that have allegedly been contaminated with someone who has the Chicken Pox in order to expose their children to this disease. Now -- that beyond messed up -- who wants to lick a used lollipop for $50.00?

Study Discovers Wealthier Parents More Likely to Download Apps for Kids

Shauna Wright — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:30:20 +0000

A new study by the San Francisco-based non-profit group Common Sense Media found that affluent parents download apps specifically for their young children more than parents of lesser financial means do.

Deemed the “app gap,” researchers found almost half of families with incomes above $75,000 had downloaded such apps, compared with only one in eight families earning less than $30,000. Lower-income families were also more likely to have televisions in their kids’ bedrooms.

Best Places for a Kid's Birthday Party in Tyler – Our Top Five

Marcie Pink — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 18:21:18 +0000

If you are one of those people who like to host kids birthday parties that are special and unique -- parties that your guests and children will remember forever? We collaborated here at the office to pool our own birthday party ideas. These should help get you on your way to a most unforgettable birthday party. In no particular order we have found the our top five paces for kid's birthday parties in Tyler.

Senior Pictures Are a Must

Marcie Pink — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 14:06:32 +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 16:09:19 +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 22:02:43 +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.

Test This – Tips To Super Charge Your Kid

Marcie Pink — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 22:59:24 +0000

Tomorrow is a big day for kids in the 4th, 5th and 8th grade as the Writing TAKS test are being issued.

We have found up some sure fired tips that will help you prime your child -- after the jump.

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

Marcie Pink — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 21:35:05 +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.