Kids

According to a report in the Enterprise News, 10-year-old Dan Davis of Brockton, Massachusetts called 911 to report his mom...for making him go to bed too early.

It was quite a touching scene on Good Morning America today as a group of children from Sandy Hook, many of whom were at the school when that terrible day unfolded, told their story of how they wanted to do more for their friends who perished and for their families...and for their town.

It's another recall! Remember last week  there was a recall on The Baby Matters Nap Nanny? Now there is a voluntary recall on the Rock 'N Play Sleeper by Fisher-Price.

St Cyprian's Episcopal School in Lufkin features an outstanding archery program.  These 'Sharpshooters' are involved in the National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP), and once again this year, St Cyprian's has had several students qualify for the state tournament finals.

Do you want to make "big bucks"?  Want to meet the "stars"?  Well, I have the job for you!  With this simple video you can become a Professional DJ!

Wayne LaPierre, the executive vice president of the National Rifle Association, read a statement Friday morning in reaction to last week's shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut. He called for installing armed guards in schools to prevent future gun violence against students.

This video of kids trying to get the numbers right on their presentation of the '12 Days of Christmas' made me laugh out loud.  With all the sadness that has been top of mind when it comes to elementary age students, it's refreshing to see wonderful kids just being kids.

How do you explain the unexplainable to children? Today, parents across the country, including myself, were faced with this  -- fumbling over words while explaining the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown - located only 20 miles away from my own daughter's elementary school.

On Christmas morning, there's nothing worse than getting a bad reaction to one of your presents. This is especially prevalent among the younger crowd, particularly those under age 12. Why? Well, the kiddos don't necessarily have an understanding of faking appreciation and re-gifting later, so it just comes off as bratty behavior.

It's holiday time and as you well know, the kids are out of school and under foot.  Here is a science nerd challenge that is simple, cheap and should keep them busy for a while.

A big 'ol pat on the back is due to the students and staff at St. Cyprian's Episcopal School in Lufkin.  They were recently recognized by the state agency, Keep Texas Beautiful, for preserving a clean and beautiful environment on their campus.

In Mesa, Arizona, a high school principal gave two students caught fighting a very interesting choice when it came to their punishment.  They could either be suspended from school for nearly two weeks or they could hold hands on school grounds for one hour.