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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 [...]

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.

Watch Sandy Hook School Children Perform a Moving Rendition of 'Over the Rainbow'

Emerald Catron — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:54:33 +0000

It's Tuesday, so you probably need a good cry. Here, watch this video. It's children from Sandy Hook Elementary performing 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' on 'Good Morning America.' The kids recorded the song, with folk musician Ingrid Michaelson, at the home of former Talking Heads members Tina Weymouth and Christ Frantz.

These Kids Have More Guts Than Us

Kyle Dowling — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 21:30:54 +0000

Show offs! Okay, perhaps we’re just envious. Just think — if only we had taken the time when we were children to act fearless in the face of ferocious lions, leap over our friends, laugh (or dance) in front of surgery, or question our own religious upbringings, who knows where we’d be! But alas, we’ll [...]

10 Parents Playing Epic Pranks on Their Kids

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 16:31:09 +0000

2012 was a fantastic year for pranks. Remember that awesomely sassy 'Psh' joke or the adorable Mistletoe setup? We'll say it til we're blue in the face-- we love pranks! They just make life a tad bit more interesting. Now that 2013 has rolled around, we think there's no better way to welcome the year than by bringing you a whole new set of hilarious shenanigans.

10 Adorable Reactions on Christmas Morning

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 16:04:21 +0000

On Christmas morning, there's nothing worse than getting a bad reaction to one of your presents. This is especially prevalent among the younger crowd, particularly those under age 12. Why? Well, the kiddos don't necessarily have an understanding of faking appreciation and re-gifting later, so it just comes off as bratty behavior.

Chances Are This LEGO Video Will Make You Cry

Emerald Catron — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 16:40:36 +0000

Well, this is basically the perfect recipe for tears. A young boy with Asperger's Syndrome who plays with LEGOs to improve his social skills had a dilemma.

See a Nine-Year-Old Girl Football Star in Action

Emerald Catron — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 03:34:02 +0000

A nine-year-old Utah girl is making headlines (see above) for her amazing skill at football.Sam Gordon decided to switch from soccer to tackle football after watching some BYU games with her dad. Despite the fact that it’s only her first season playing, she finished with 65 tackles and 35 touchdowns on 232 carries over 1,911 [...]

Nine-Year-Old Spends Parents' Life Savings on Candy

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 18:03:14 +0000

What does a nine-year-old do with $4,000? Buy candy. A lot of candy.While a kid with four grand worth of sweets paints a humorous picture, there’s a couple in the Ukraine who aren’t laughing. That’s because it was their nine-year-old who found their life savings hidden in a couch and went for the ultimate sugar rush. The [...]

'Evil Baby' Meme Reveals Dark Side of Toddlers

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 21:15:00 +0000

As much as we love babies, there are times when they can be pure sources of terror. Unbearably adorable, charming, way-too-cute-to-get-mad at sources of terror, but terror-inducing nonetheless. In all honestly, we’re a little jealous these miniature munchkins can get away with virtually anything. If we stuck jelly beans up our nose or took it upon ourselves to redecorate the kitchen walls with Crayola, we’d be deemed citizens of Crazy Town, population: One.

20 Ridiculous Halloween Costumes for Kids

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 00:10:43 +0000

There's one thing we know for sure about little kids-- they can make practically anything seem adorable. Scrunched-up, twisted sour faces? Check. A boppin' on a bed rendition of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'? You betcha! Although we're a little dumbfounded as to how this "everything is ridiculously adorable" thing actually happens, we can't help but be sucked into the cuteness every darn time. This is especially true when it comes to Halloween.

Hey, Kids! Come to the Alligator Pool Party!

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 21:55:38 +0000

Pool parties are the best. It’s a chance for kids to have some good old-fashioned fun playing with foam noodles and practicing belly flop techniques. Adults, too. But according to kids down in Florida, they’re even better when alligators are involved.

Kids Eat Free (and Cheap) in Wichita Falls – Best Restaurant Deals

Candace Eich — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 19:33:49 +0000

With gas prices and cost of living on the rise we can all appreciate a helpful hand in keeping savings coming in. To help with meal times for kids we’ve put together a list of free (or cheap) meals that can help your dining experience stay affordable. We’ll keep adding to this list as we learn about more deals around town. If you know of any restaurants that [...]

Guy Takes His Infant Son to See a Prostitute

Mike Adams — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:40:39 +0000

The only thing that could possibly make a wild night of retail sex even wilder is by throwing the company of a small baby into the mix. So, that is exactly what an Alabama man did. Officers with the Tuscaloosa County Police Department say that a 29-year-old man took his 9-month-old son along with him to [...]

Heroic 13-Year-Old Drives School Bus After Driver Passes Out

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 18:35:27 +0000

13-year-old Jeremy Wuitschick got to drive, something most kids his age only dream about doing. However, the circumstances in which the seventh-grader took the wheel were far from ideal. Jeremy and 15 of his schoolmates were riding to school in the yellow bus when the driver started flailing his hands in the air and making moaning sounds. [...]

Kid Reactions to Awful Christmas Gifts [VIDEO]

Bethany Lee — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:00:46 +0000

Maybe I'll give my kid a half-eaten sandwich for Christmas...