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LOOK: What 8-Year-Old Requires Of His Ideal Friend

Posted 02.21.2013 | Parents

Today's cute kid note proves that for some people, friendship isn't just about what's on the inside. Title: My Ideal Friend Author: Kyle Age:...

Kids and Team Sports: Should Parents Push Their Children to Play?

John McCormick | Posted 04.21.2013 | Parents
John McCormick

For me, spring begins when the air fills with the crack of the bat or the snap of a ball hitting a glove. It begins in February, when baseball spring training gets underway. As a parent, my real joy comes from watching Little Leaguers play. I can't wait to root for my kids on the ball field.

5 Questions to Ask Your Kids About Their Online Life

Tony Loftis | Posted 04.21.2013 | Parents
Tony Loftis

Studies show that parental involvement is the number one factor in keeping kids safe online. As with any other activity, understanding what our kids do online means being involved and asking questions.

Teacher Pretends To Shoot Students, Gets Suspended

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 02.15.2013 | Parents

A Georgia schoolteacher was suspended after pretending to shoot first-grade students during a lesson about the Newtown, Conn., massacre. The Odyss...

Baby Born With Organs Outside Body

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 02.16.2013 | Parents

Andy Hoskins gushed on his blog Wednesday that his newborn son, Hayden, had gained weight. Small milestones for many infants are big ones for Hayde...

Of Ashes and Invitations

James M. Chesbro | Posted 04.15.2013 | Parents
James M. Chesbro

Many people think of Lent in terms of giving up indulgences such as chocolate or wine. What I'd like to give up this season is being hard on myself.

Woman Gives Birth After Doctors Learn 'Hernia' Actually A Baby

Posted 02.13.2013 | Parents

A Michigan woman got the surprise of her life after doctors told her what she thought was a hernia was, in fact, a 10-pound baby girl. Linda Ackley...

'Blizzard Babies' Born During Epic Snowstorm

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 02.12.2013 | Parents

Baby Nohely Gonell was born on Saturday in Worcester, Mass., during a massive blizzard that barreled down on New England last week. But it took the he...

LOOK: Girl Has Extremely Mixed Feels About Her Sister

Posted 02.04.2013 | Parents

The author of this cute kid note has some really strong feelings about her sister. Consistent? No. But strong. Very strong. Title: "Piper" Auth...

Has Teaching Good Manners to Our Children Become Old-Fashioned?

John McCormick | Posted 03.31.2013 | Parents
John McCormick

Parents always say they want their kids to be polite. Well-mannered kids are nicer to have at the dinner table when guests come over and they can carry on a polite conversation with a college recruiter or a potential employer down the road. But, like money, manners don't grow on trees.

LOOK: 9-Year-Old Is Totally Honest In Wedding Guest Book

Posted 01.28.2013 | Parents

Carter left a cute note in the guest book.

LOOK: Dad Makes Daughter Wear Embarrassing Shirt As Punishment

Posted 01.26.2013 | Parents

One dad got pretty creative with his punishment for his daughter, according to a viral photo posted to online forum Reddit Thursday. The picture sh...

Gangnam Style Baby Giggles, Dances In Ridiculously Cute Video

Posted 01.25.2013 | Parents

Just when you thought the whole "Gangnam Style" craze was over, a baby comes along and makes you want to dance like a crazy horse again. A video of...

LOOK: 9-Year-Old Thanks Michelle Obama

Posted 01.18.2013 | Parents

Today's cute kid note is a belated birthday present for the first lady. Title: "Thank You Michelle Obama" Author: Zen Age: 9 Backstory: Da...

Car Seats On Planes?

Corinne McDermott | Posted 03.10.2013 | Travel
Corinne McDermott

In 2005, the FAA released a statement about mandating the use of car seats in purchased seats on planes for children under two.

Lisa Belkin

Marina and Kevin Krim: Mourning Leo And Lulu Through A Facebook Page And A Fund

HuffingtonPost.com | Lisa Belkin | Posted 01.08.2013 | Parents

Healing. Growth. Peace. Amen.

A Conversation Between Mother Seal and Baby Seal

Dafna Maor | Posted 03.09.2013 | Parents
Dafna Maor

It wasn't about control of me over him, or him over me. It was something that we both had to get used to; Tal's mom is a person who does things that do not always relate to Tal.

Stunning Photo Of Baby In Womb Grabbing Doc's Finger

The Huffington Post | Ron Dicker | Posted 01.04.2013 | Parents

In the midst of a C-section delivery, baby Nevaeh Atkins reached out of her mother's womb and grabbed the doctor's finger. Father Randy Atkins' qu...

The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week

Posted 12.29.2012 | Parents

It finally happened. After weeks of shopping and decorating and cooking and wrapping, Christmas came and went, leaving only a trail of new toys in its...

Guess What's on a Child's Mind

Dafna Maor | Posted 02.22.2013 | Parents
Dafna Maor

When children are very young, they have a hard time seeing a different point of view than their own. Most young children seem like that for the first years of their lives. It takes a long time for them to realize their view of the world is different than others.'

Storytelling at Home for the Holidays

John McCormick | Posted 02.22.2013 | Parents
John McCormick

We spend too much time on shopping, entertaining, and shuttling around and too little time with the family. If only there was an alternative? Maybe there is. Try storytelling at home with the kids. It's the perfect activity for the holidays.

The Year In Parenting News: A Review in Rhyme

Melissa Sher | Posted 02.12.2013 | Parents
Melissa Sher

On the sixth-floor maternity ward / Of a hospital called Lenox Hill, / Two new parents of one little girl / Paid a very big hospital bill.

A Role Model Athlete for Our Children

John McCormick | Posted 02.10.2013 | Parents
John McCormick

When it comes to the question of whether athletes are appropriate role models for teens, Robert Griffin III could be a game changer

Mommy, Please Define That Word You Wish I Hadn't Heard

Lisa Belkin | Posted 02.10.2013 | Parents
Lisa Belkin

I tried to sound nonchalant. Stammering only raises those (cute) little antennae. But there is nothing quite so stressful as aiming for mellow.

LOOK: 7-Year-Old's Charming Hanukkah Card

Posted 12.11.2012 | Parents

Today's cute kid note says more about parenting than any Hallmark card celebrating the festival of lights we've seen before. Title: "Let's Not Fig...