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    Mom has son arrested over Pop-Tart theft

    A mother’s love for her children is unconditional… unless there are Pop-Tarts involved. One mom in Charlotte, N.C. called the police on her son over her missing breakfast treats.

    • 'The Graduation Song' gives choice advice to high school gra … Shine On - 10 hours ago

      For those of you who found your ambitious expectations and hopes for a new adult life tampered by a dose of reality once you graduated high school and arrived at university, college or elsewhere, you'll appreciate the humour in "The … Continue reading → More »

    • Cute Iowa toddler awaits ‘smile surgery’ Shine On - 12 hours ago

      One-year-old Preston Tassi cannot smile. The adorable toddler from Des Moines, Iowa, was born with Moebius Syndrome, sometimes called "China Doll Syndrome," a rare neurological syndrome that affects the muscles in his face. His eyes are almost always open. He … Continue reading → More »

    • Celebrity parents: baby before marriage
      Celebrity parents: baby before marriage Today's Parent - 17 hours ago

      Check out all the celebrity parents who had babies (or got pregnant) before getting married. More »

    • Kiera Wilmot is going to Space Camp: Does this make up for her … Shine On - Thu, 23 May, 2013 4:13 PM EDT

      Remember Kiera Wilmot, the 16-year-old Florida honour student who was recently arrested and expelled because of a zero tolerance policy for an exploding science project at her school? Well, turns out she may see a happy ending after all. In … Continue reading → More »

    • Fathers Know Best: 5 Things You Should NEVER Say to a Dad
      Fathers Know Best: 5 Things You Should NEVER Say to a Dad Parenting - Thu, 23 May, 2013 8:02 AM EDT

      When I'm out with my three kids, I often get some bizarre questions and comments. One of the most common question is, "Are all of those kids yours?" On the surface, it seems like an innocent question, but it is rife with condescensention and pity. I've heard the question enough to understand what they're really saying is, "I can't believe that a dad is out with children by himself." After I assure them that my wife is healthy and alive, they smile and give me a backhanded compliment. "You're a good dad. ... More »

    • Teens don’t think Facebook is cool anymore, turning to Twitter … Shine On - Wed, 22 May, 2013 4:17 PM EDT

      For those of you without teens in your life, clueless as to how uncool Facebook has become, not to worry because a recent U.S. Pew Research Center study explains all. You see, Facebook is not longer the king of all social … Continue reading → More »

    • Alleged Hit-and-Run Driver Brags on Twitter, Joins Other  'C …
      Alleged Hit-and-Run Driver Brags on Twitter, Joins Other 'C … Healthy Living - Wed, 22 May, 2013 2:50 PM EDT

      The criminal mind can be cunningly brilliant—or stunningly foolish. You can safely put Emma Way of the UK into that second category. She’s the aggressive motorist who hit a cyclist while for a drive in Norwich, fled the scene and bragged about it on Twitter on Monday. More »

    • Foster mom faces 100 days in jail for spanking four-year-old … Shine On - Wed, 22 May, 2013 2:19 PM EDT

      We recently shared the story of a man who was reunited with — and finally adopted by — his former foster mother years after he was removed from her care because he wanted to be spanked. This week, another foster-parent … Continue reading → More »

    • Could Breastfeeding for Longer Reduce Baby's Risk of ADHD?
      Could Breastfeeding for Longer Reduce Baby's Risk of ADHD? Parenting - Wed, 22 May, 2013 11:45 AM EDT

      By Kylie McConville for TheBump.comThe latest study to come from the journal Breastfeeding Medicine found that children with children who breastfeed for shorter durations may be more likely to have ADHD.Researchers at Schneider's Children Medical Center studied over 50 children (age 6-12) who had been diagnosed with ADHD between 2008 and 2009. These children were compared to two control groups: the first consisted of healthy (non-ADHD) siblings of ADHD children and the second control group was composed of children of similar ages without ADHD. ... More »

    • 4 best travel apps for parents
      4 best travel apps for parents Today's Parent - Wed, 22 May, 2013 8:50 AM EDT

      Travel, writer, mom and co-founder of BestKidsApps.com Jen Leo's favourite family travel apps. More »

    • Teens exposed to suicide of a schoolmate more likely to consider … Shine On - Tue, 21 May, 2013 4:12 PM EDT

      New Canadian research suggests youth who are exposed to a schoolmate's  suicide are significantly more likely to consider or attempt suicide, says a study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. “For vulnerable kids, this might be the first time they … Continue reading → More »

    • Bully Punished With Bad Clothing. Unusual Yes, But Cruel?
      Bully Punished With Bad Clothing. Unusual Yes, But Cruel? Parenting - Tue, 21 May, 2013 3:10 PM EDT

      School bullying is a national crisis, but one woman thinks she found the solution—give the bully a taste of her own medicine. More »

    • 20 birthday gifts under 20 dollars
      20 birthday gifts under 20 dollars Today's Parent - Tue, 21 May, 2013 9:30 AM EDT

      Check out these fun birthday gifts for $20 or less - guaranteed to keep kids entertained for the next year. More »

    • Cricket Prank Bans Seniors from Graduation
      Cricket Prank Bans Seniors from Graduation Parenting - Mon, 20 May, 2013 2:45 PM EDT

      Many high school seniors are 18 years old, but that doesn't mean they think like adults: according to neuroscientists, the area of the brain associated with reason and self-control doesn't fully mature until one's mid-20s. Maybe that's why seven kids at East Carter High School in Grayson Kentucky thought it would be funny to release 10,000 crickets into their school early last Thursday morning as a senior prank. According local WSAZ News, the seniors were not allowed to walk in their graduation ceremony on Saturday morning and would not receive their diplomas until they paid a $600 fine. More »

    • The sweetest baby names for spring
      The sweetest baby names for spring Today's Parent - Mon, 20 May, 2013 9:00 AM EDT

      10 of the sweetest baby names for season! More »

    • Pregnant teens banned from appearing in yearbook at Michigan … Shine On - Fri, 17 May, 2013 4:38 PM EDT

      Oh the excitement and jitters so many of us felt in anticipation of the release of our high school yearbooks. While admittedly some of us were more petrified the enormous zit that graced our forehead the day the photo was … Continue reading → More »

    • Confirmed: Beyoncé Is Pregnant!
      Confirmed: Beyoncé Is Pregnant! Love + Sex - Fri, 17 May, 2013 3:58 PM EDT

      And...drumroll please...Beyonce is preggers! More »

    • Michigan men simulate labour pains for Mother’s Day Shine On - Fri, 17 May, 2013 11:59 AM EDT

      The Dutch already did it (and did it well), but even after witnessing what a pair of male TV hosts endured after experiencing simulated childbirth, two American men decided to go through it themselves anyway. The men, from Kensington Church … Continue reading → More »

    • Hollywood's funniest moms
      Hollywood's funniest moms Today's Parent - Fri, 17 May, 2013 11:00 AM EDT

      Have a laugh with our gallery of Hollywood's funniest parents. More »

    • Pregnant boys featured in Chicago teen pregnancy awareness c … Shine On - Fri, 17 May, 2013 10:57 AM EDT

      In an effort to draw attention to teen pregnancy, the Chicago Health Department has recently released a public service ad campaign that shows boys who are pregnant. It's intention is to hammer home the point that teen pregnancy is not … Continue reading → More »

    • Toronto mother spends recess and lunch with daughter in effort … Shine On - Thu, 16 May, 2013 4:31 PM EDT

      If you had a child that was being bullied, what measures would you take to try to stop it? Talk to the school principal? Tell your child what to say and how to behave around the perpetrators? These all sound … Continue reading → More »

    • Boy takes a stand against bullying in viral video ‘Caine Stands … Shine On - Thu, 16 May, 2013 12:56 PM EDT

      Eleven year-old Caine Smith from Haltom City, Texas may suffer from daily torments of being choked, punched and thrown against a wall. But, his inner strength -- a sense of knowledge beyond his years -- far surpasses any of the … Continue reading → More »

    • Update: Disney's Response To Princess Merida Controversy At Odds …
      Update: Disney's Response To Princess Merida Controversy At Odds … Parenting - Thu, 16 May, 2013 11:50 AM EDT

      Moms who are celebrating Disney for pulling from its website a controversial redesigned, sexier version of “Brave” princess Merida should hold their horses, according to the activist behind last week’s wildly popular online petition to “Keep Merida Brave.” More »

    • Hilarious babies with lots of hair
      Hilarious babies with lots of hair Today's Parent - Thu, 16 May, 2013 10:50 AM EDT

      We asked readers to submit photos of babies with lots of hair. Here are some of our favourites More »