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Funny Tweets By Parents the Week of March 18

Stephanie McMaster — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 18:01:21 +0000

Parents + Internet = Awesome. Don’t believe us? Check out some of the funniest things tweeted by parents this week, including Melissa Joan Hart’s son’s funny incident with childproof medicine bottles and Jim Gaffigan‘s vow regarding kids and restaurants: ¢ιη∂α¢υηтєяєℓℓα (@alwayzintruble): I'm ready to *take on the world today.. *clean my kids rooms.. Melissa [...]

iPotty Lets Pottytraining Toddlers Use the Bathroom Like Grownups

Stephanie McMaster — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:41:24 +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.

Dad Makes Curfew Breaking Teen Daughter Wear T-Shirt With His Photo on It

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 17:36:18 +0000

The latestÂ parental public shaming technique is also the mostÂ narcissistic one we’ve ever encountered. After his daughter broke curfew, a father forced the teenage girl to wear a t-shirt baring his image for a week at school. Under the photo of his giant mug were the words “Try Me!!” Apparently the girl also had to wash [...]

Teen Forced to Sign 'Mom Contract' to Get iPhone

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:46:48 +0000

The day a teen gets his or her own iPhone is usually one of the happiest of their youth. They're finally seen as responsible, semi-independent individuals. However, this 13-year-old, whose mother decided to attach her own 18-point agreement of rules and guidelines in exchange for the phone, might have reason to look for happier days.

College Student Wins Stalking Order Against Extreme Helicopter Parents

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:55:14 +0000

WhenÂ Aubrey Ireland left for college she had a good relationship with her parents. They had always supported her interest in music and acting and offered to pay her tuition to the University of Cincinnati’s prestigious College-Conservatory of Music, even though she had received scholarships from other schools. However during her college career, David and Julie [...]

Facebook Launches 'Expected Child' Feature

Colleen O'Quinn — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 18:46:38 +0000

Facebook has quietly launched a new feature allowing you announce and document your pregnancy. There’s a new “expected child” field, in which users can announce their due date and chosen name without creating a separate page for the unborn child. HOW TO ADD AN EXPECTED CHILD TO YOUR ACCOUNT Click ‘Edit Profile’ on user profile [...]

Hottest Baby Names of 2011

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:28:38 +0000

Naming a baby is stressful, I think. Trying to come up with a name that you can both agree on that your kid won’t hate you for. According to NameBerry.com, these are the most popular baby names for 2011. Do you like to go with a popular name, classic name, or something else? Pippa. Obviously [...]

Will Sharing a Bed with Toddlers Harm Their Development?

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:47:42 +0000

It’s okay for a parent and a toddler to sleep in the same bed, according to a new study. Bed sharing has always been a topic of disagreement among parenting experts: some endorse the practice, while others say it’s a bad idea. Research published in Pediatric magazine tracked 944 low-income parent-toddler pairs from the ages [...]

5 Fun Things to Do With Your Kids During Summer Vacation

XL Country — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:28:38 +0000

Kids lazing around the house doing all summer long? Not this year. There’s a whole world of activities out there. Sure, some of it might not be air conditioned but that’s a small risk to take for summer fun. Organize a Party The summer can be a great time to bring out your child’s inner [...]

Parents Would Rather Have a Boy Than a Girl: Poll

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 20:30:11 +0000

A recent Gallup poll of 1,020 adults shows that, if Americans could only have one child, they’d rather have a boy than a girl

According to the poll, published Thursday, 40 percent said they’d want to have a boy, while 28 percent said they’d rather have a girl instead.

Best Places to Cool Off in Bozeman This Summer

Cole — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:05:50 +0000

We've been waiting long enough for summer to arrive but soon enough we will be hoping for it too cool down again. On those hot summer days we've got several ideas to help you make the most of them and stay cool while enjoying another wonderful Bozeman Summer. MSU Madison River The [...]

I Can Tie My Own Shoes – Mommy Memos

Colleen O'Quinn — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:57:17 +0000

I have learned that my middle child, Gracie, doesn't do anything until she is darned well ready to do it.

For example, riding her bike. She is almost 7, and going into 1st grade next year. She has been riding her bike with the training wheels, and had no interest to learn how to ride it without them

Mommy Memos: Parent/Teacher Conferences

Colleen O'Quinn — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:10:03 +0000

I have to run out of the office this morning, because I have parent/teacher conferences for my two girls, and it makes me wonder, how can 2 people with the same parents be so different? I already know what I am going to hear today: Gracie, the Kindergartner is ridiculously well-behaved at school. I would [...]