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Today’s top news headlines for parents
Threatened with flooding from the rising Red River, the city of Fargo, ND has a new set of heroes trying to save it – their children.
As budget and performance issue lead to school closures all across the country, is your child’s school be next on the chopping block?
‘Brainwashing’ premature babies counteracts damage from brain hemorrhages: …read more
My 2 year old has recently started biting. I believe he is using it as self defense. One little boy always grabs toys out of his hands and my son’s initial reaction is to bite his hand to get him to let go of the toy. Supposedly it’s out of frustration because he can’t talk that well yet. I know it’s bad and I’m working with him but if one more person says something to me as if it’s my fault, i’m going to punch them (guess the apple doesn’t fall too far from the tree). One mother asked how I was disciplining him, as if I haven’t read every book about this. I’m doing what you’re supposed to do. Punishing him immediately and giving more attention to the child that has been bit. Another mother asked what was going on at …read more
It’s our oldest son’s first vacation. We’re headed to Family Club Med Ixtapa, an all-inclusive resort on the fabulous Mexican Riviera. As we pack the night before the trip, my wife, Debbie, is a little nervous about going to Mexico with a six month old baby. I’m more nervous about who we’re going with.
Before I go on, let me be clear about something. I love my wife’s family. When I’m done, some of you may have the impression that I find them obnoxious, annoying, intrusive, irresponsible, ridiculous, baffoonish, drug-addled, and borderline insane. And while technically this is true, they’re also some of the warmest, kindest, most fun-loving people you’d ever want to meet. …read more
I pull up to the cleaners in my town and see that my 2 year old is sound asleep in the back. There is no way that I’m waking him up from the nap that will guarantee me two hours of peace. The store is inches from my car. I do the unthinkable. I leave him in his car seat for five minutes while I run in. As I hand off my pile of dry cleaning, I watch constantly to make sure that, no one is trying to break in and steal my child. Or more importantly that he doesn’t wake up and start screaming his head off, alerting a nearby officer of my indiscretion. I do my errand without a hitch and get back into the car. My son still sleeps soundly, apparently unaware his mother abandoned him. …read more
1. “I wish I was as carefree as you. I am so obsessed with always watching my kid.”
2. “We don’t have a TV!”
3. “Her hair will grow…I think…eventually.”
4. “I don’t have to ever work” then 2 minutes later…
5. “Where is that nanny?” …read more
I have a brown v-neck sweater that does absolutely nothing for me. Brown was never really my color, and the sweater is quite shapeless, making me look like more of a box than a woman. It was a holiday gift from a couple of years ago, and I never got around to returning it. It has since cycled its way into my weekly work wardrobe. And when I wear it, I feel exactly as I would expect: boring, insignificant, and plain. Lately, it has been serving its purpose well. …read more
My baby girl is growing up. I can’t believe it.
It seems like it was only yesterday that she was shitting in the bath tub, eating chalk and falling down the stairs. It all happens so fast, I tell ya.
Some Dads get a bit timid when it comes to dealing with their daughter’s progression. I personally don’t see the problem. Every time my little princess says something that indicates she’s advancing on to the next level, it makes me smile. It’s like watching someone break the high score on Ms Pac-Man. Did you know there are 256 levels on Ms Pac-Man? …read more
Can you name this week’s featured Thomas Engine? Yes, you’re allowed to ask your child for help!
Here’s a hint: This engine is a renegade diesel engine on the Island of Sodor who is 10 out of 10 for brutal strength and devious deeds. Stumped? Just visit the new Engine Depot section of the revamped Thomas and Friends website. There you can see Thomas and all of his engine friends. …read more
I was craving something sugary and sweet so I was thrilled to no end when I reached into my bag and found a party favor from a baby shower I had attended the day before. I opened it up and discovered some pink and white jelly beans – just the right amount of sugar for an afternoon pick me up. I glanced at the tin and took note of how adorable it was. A metallic white tin with a hot pink pram rolling across the front and my friend’s name scripted along …read more
