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How to Help Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Minnesota [AUDIO]

Jen Jacobs — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:40:41 +0000

St. Cloud Police Chief Blair Anderson and Officer Tad Hoeschen spoke with us today about helping kids in our community. Do you know a child who’s in need of some guidance? Do you have a few hours a month to help a child? It’s so easy to get involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of [...]

Exhausted 3-Year-Old Boy Fighting Sleep While He Eats May Be the Cutest Thing You See All Day

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:21:53 +0000

You know how turkey makes you tired? Well, apparently, chicken nuggets do the same to kids. In this video, a three-year-old boy sitting in first class on a flight from Cancun to Baltimore is chowing down on chicken nuggets when he’s suddenly overcome by fatigue. Not one to let food go to waste, he continues [...]

Bossy Toddler Gives Dad the Business

Emerald Catron — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:39:17 +0000

Little August doesn’t want help buckling her car seat. In fact, she recommends that you “worry ’bout yourself!” We love it. It’s like the polite toddler version of “why don’t you mind your own business, jerk?” We highly recommend you bookmark this video and send it to your mom every time she sends you a [...]

Justin Bieber to Break Make-A-Wish Record

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:00:44 +0000

While he is being picked apart over his insensitive (and really dumb) comments about Anne Frank, Justin Bieber's image is about to get a positive boost. The singer is about to break a long-held Make-A-Wish record, having granted more wishes than any other musician in the charity's 23-year history. Wow! The Biebs really loves his sick Beliebers and shares his time with them.

Adorable Little Girl Perfectly Imitates Angry Dad

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 19:06:21 +0000

Allow us to introduce you to the cutest child in the world! It looks like imitation is the sincerest form of flattery…and hilarity. In the above video, a daughter watches on as her father begins getting irritated during a basketball game. After he tells her what happened, she responds with an oh-so-cute, “Oh no! Oh no!” [...]

Quick Cleanup Tips

Jen Jacobs — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:34:35 +0000

Hosting Easter dinner? Here are a few ways to cleanup before and after the celebration. Clean Slate As you’re dicing, chopping, mincing and getting ready, don’t stack dirty dishes on top of dirty dishes. Clean as you go so you aren’t tethered to the sink. A pile of dirty dishes can make your kitchen look [...]

Baby Bandit Picks Locks, Steals Sister's Toys

Emerald Catron — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:25:52 +0000

We would say this impressive, but it seems more appropriate to say this kid is the uber-little brother. Breaking into his sister’s room? Check. Stealing her stuff? Check. Doing it in a manner that makes it hard to prove it was him? Check. Unfortunately, times have changed, and now there are baby cams to catch [...]

iPotty Lets Pottytraining Toddlers Use the Bathroom Like Grownups

Stephanie McMaster — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 18:05:24 +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.

How to Get Past Excersize Avoiding Excuses

Jen Jacobs — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:21:25 +0000

We have a lot of excuses to avoid getting exercise. Here are some motivators to get us past our mental road blocks. “It’s too cold” I use this excuse all the time! It’s Minnesota for crying out loud! It’s always cold and when it’s not cold, it’s boiling hot. Well, here’s where your computer or [...]

Watch This Father's Greatest Achievement

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 18:11:44 +0000

Who's ready for 52 seconds of cute? Good, then watch on.

In this recent video -- featuring a father duetting with his daughter to the popular 'Mahna Mahna' tune from 'The Muppets' -- YouTube user Jesse Teeters claims this to be his greatest achievement in the two-and-a-half years he's been a parent. What that says about his fathering skills, we don't know, but our guess is that the guy is being hyperbolic... we hope.

Bizarre New Rule Bans Kids from Blowing Out Birthday Candles in School

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 20:36:36 +0000

Australia has decided to blow out the candles on a birthday tradition. The country’s National Health and Medical Research Council has instituted new rules declaring children can no longer blow out the candles on birthday cakes in school. And it’s all in the name of good health, since officials have determined blowing out candles is [...]

The Best Way to Wake Up a Baby Ever

Emerald Catron — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:35:54 +0000

What we want to know is does the method for waking up this baby used in this video work consistently? And does it work for all babies? Because that whole “crying” business is pretty played out. All you have to do to wake up this baby is play her favorite song. (Can you guess what [...]

10 Adorably Terrifying Valentines By Kids

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 19:50:17 +0000

Children’s unfiltered honesty can be as heart-meltingly adorable as it is embarrassing. (What parent hasn’t wished for an invisibility cloak after a loud proclamation by their child in the middle of the grocery store?) Valentine’s Day gives kids a chance to put that honesty to good use while telling their family members how much they [...]

'Girl Meets World': Meet Riley Matthews' Best Friend Maya!

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 03:17:44 +0000

As 'Boy Meets World' fans well know, Cory Matthews would be nothing without Shawn Hunter. So why would his daughter be any different without a best friend of her own? The Disney Channel's spin-off / sequel series 'Girl Meets World' prepares to go before cameras next month now that young Rowan Blanchard has landed the title role of Riley Matthews, Cory and Topanga's daughter, and the latest piece of the puzzle has been placed. Sabrina Carpenter has landed the role of Maya Fox, (Hunter, Fox, get it?), Riley's rebellious best friend! Meet the new 'Girl Meets World' duo inside!

10 Babies Rocking Mohawks

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:14:48 +0000

When it comes to the game of haircuts, choosing the right one can be really tricky. One second everything is going fine, the next the lady at Supercuts has decided that the best way to make you look like Winona Ryder is to shave part of your head. There is one style that instantly screams "I am awesome and you got your hair cut at Supercuts"-- the mohawk. As our luck would have it, we've come across a whole slew of babies who have achieved this rockstar look. Check 'em out below!

Adele Discusses Motherhood Backstage at 2013 Golden Globes

Jessica Sager — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 00:04:21 +0000

Adele isn't just the proud new owner of a statuette to add to her hefty mantle, but she's also a proud mama. The 'Skyfall' songstress chatted with Us Weekly about her bundle of joy backstage at the 2013 Golden Globes ceremony, and it's pretty clear she couldn't be more thrilled with motherhood. As if you needed another reason to love her!

Young Basketball Player Lands Most Amazing Last-Second Shot Ever

Emerald Catron — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 22:25:20 +0000

You just don’t see magic like this in the NBA. Mostly because a professional athlete would probably never lob the ball backwards over his head. While looking in the direction you’re chucking the basketball is a very sound method usually, apparently it isn’t absolutely necessary. Plus, you get more cheers this way. Like waaaay more. Because this [...]

10 Parents Playing Epic Pranks on Their Kids

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 18:31:09 +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.

Hasbro Introduces Easy-Bake Oven for Boys

Donald Deane — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 18:21:54 +0000

Ever since it was introduced in 1963, the Easy-Bake Oven has been marketed exclusively to girls, leaving aspiring boy chefs out in the cold. But that's about to change thanks to a campaign led by a teen girl on behalf of her four-year-old brother, who loves to cook.

How to Help Your Kids Deal With Tragedy

Jen Jacobs — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:37:40 +0000

Parent or not, it's impossible to not be saddened by what happened in Connecticut on Friday. As your children go to school today, they may have questions or fears about returning to school. If you aren't sure what to say, here are what some parenting experts and child psychologists are suggesting to help your kids through this.