Mom finds daughter with special needs in cage during surprise school visit
Ledelldra Brooks found her 7-year-old daughter in these horrific conditions during an unplanned visit to her daughter's first grade classroom at Viking Elementary School in Fresno, California. Brooks...
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Stranger shows support for injured child at Chiefs game
Just last week, a little football fan was struck by an SUV outside his family's home, and he's been fighting for his life in the hospital ever since. His father, Jacob Beemer, called on fans of the...
View ArticleThe Mamafesto: We need to stop putting our kids in pink and blue boxes
The boys' section is filled with action-filled toys like blocks, trucks and lots of violently-themed toys (guns galore), while the girls' aisles are again stuffed with the "three P's": pink, princess...
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9 Adorable DIY Thanksgiving place settings for kids
Photo credit: Fiskars Turkey leg place setting Kids and adults alike will get a kick out of these personalized turkey legs. Use a small paper treat bag and stuff with a filler, such as newspaper, and...
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McDonald's recalls over 2 million Hello Kitty whistles
Product description: This recall focuses on removable red whistles that were included in a plastic Hello Kitty figurine holding a pink heart-shaped lollipop. The figurine is small — it measures about 3...
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8 Indoor games to play with your stir crazy kids this winter
The bad news, of course, is that without a game plan for miserable weather, you're absolutely doomed. Keep these high-energy and time-consuming indoor games in your repertoire to avoid a mommy's case...
View ArticleHere's how to talk to a child about a death in the family
For instance, I once heard a first responder say, within earshot of children who had lost a loved one, "Well, it could have been a lot worse. Their suffering ended quickly." Some adults seem so...
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7 Places I have tried to hide my kids' Christmas gifts
1. Novice fail I'll never forget the year I made a total novice mom move and hid the Christmas gifts under my bed, only later to walk into the room and find the kids with their feet sticking out from...
View ArticleDollar Store owner blames wrist-cutting princess wand image on parents
Toy wand video Toy wand video In order for you to understand the absurdity of this situation, let's break it down step by step. Nicole Allen, a mother from Dayton, Ohio, innocently purchased a cheap...
View Article'Dear Santa' sign tells little girls to ask for money and a bangin' body
Santa sign Santa sign A mom of three snapped a picture of the sign and shared it on Facebook. Her actions were a common form of modern day protest. The photo quickly spread, along with outrage, and...
View ArticleMom arrested after leaving 3 kids in the car while getting nails done
Mom arrested Mom arrested Moore says child neglect charges against her are unfair and that initial reports don't paint an accurate picture of what happened. According to the 25-year-old nurse, she...
View ArticleKids don't have a problem with the word feminism (VIDEO)
We invited the Hatchlings to watch Emma Watson's powerful #HeForShe speech that she gave to the United Nations on Sept. 20. We then had them pick their favorite lines from her speech to discuss what...
View ArticleTeen's glow stick experiment blows up in his face (VIDEO)
Glow stick explosion Glow stick explosion Jack had apparently heard that microwaving a glow stick would cause it to shine brighter. Fair enough… I understand the need to experiment and prove (or...
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Your first Thanksgiving as a new mom is going to suck cranberries
I'm not going to lie to you: I expected big things from my first Thanksgiving with a baby. I've never been a huge fan of the world's most boring holiday, but it was going to be different this time....
View ArticleHow I learned to love my postpartum body
You could say that I've never had what one could call a healthy relationship with my body. In high school, I lived on a diet of apples and cookie dough Slim-Fast bars (yes, they are a real thing) and I...
View ArticleHow to handle transgender kids like a third-grader
The child, let's call him Jimmy, identified and dressed as a boy but was still referred to as a girl by teachers and classmates. My daughter was brand-new to the school and wasn't aware of Jimmy's...
View ArticlePlease call me an only parent, not a single mom
You see, single moms typically have the advantage of an ex somewhere in the picture who is more than likely involved in helping to raise said children. Trust me, there is a huge difference between the...
View ArticleIt's not creepy to take your son on a date
If you want to talk about overbearing religion, you're talking to the right person. I was raised in a strict fundamental Christian home. I did all the purity pledges. I begged my parents for a purity...
View ArticleTerrible Teens: My daughter is obsessed with her appearance
When she's exploring her reflection, it's not a quick check — she scrutinizes. I don't understand why she has this intense need to stare at herself. What is she looking for? Imperfections? Perfections?...
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This boy wearing a tutu is a perfect example of doing parenting right
Photo credit: Ashley Dawn Last year, he began asking to borrow dresses. It didn't surprise Dawn, because Kaige had always preferred the color pink. Then Kaige told her he wished he was a girl. Taken...
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