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

Donald Deane — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:47:58 +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.

iPotty Lets Pottytraining Toddlers Use the Bathroom Like Grownups

Stephanie McMaster — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:41:24 +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.

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

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:27:25 +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 [...]

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 [...]

Teen Forced to Sign 'Mom Contract' to Get iPhone

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:46:48 +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.

Eight Percent of Parents Regret Their Child's Name — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:17:54 +0000

Naming a child is usually the first big decision a new parent makes, and one that almost one and ten would like to do be able to do again. A new survey by Your Domain Name has found that eight percent of all parents admit to baby naming remorse, which is up from the three percent [...]

5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Do Their Homework

Paula Kashtan — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 13:09:35 +0000

MyTudut, Flickr Fall means school, and school means homework, and homework –- for many a family -– means stress and arguments. But getting homework done doesn’t have to be a daily battle. Here are a few easy ways for parents to make the routine a little easier for kids. 1 Study Daily [...]

Back to School – 5 Tips for Kids Waiting at the Bus Stop

Chip Sandalwood — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 12:00:22 +0000

School is almost back in session, which means it’s time to start brushing up on tips for taking the bus. The school bus can be a great resource for time-strapped parents and independence-seeking children alike. But it also needs to be approached with safety and care.

Here are five tips to make your child’s bus ride the best it can be.

5 Fun Things to Do With Your Kids During Summer Vacation

96.7 Kiss FM — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:29:11 +0000

Kids lazing around the house doing all summer long? Not this year. There’s a whole world of activities out there. Sure, some of it might not be air conditioned but that’s a small risk to take for summer fun. Organize a Party The summer can be a great time to bring out your child’s inner [...]