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Kid Steals Car to Avoid Church

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 18:53:48 +0000

And here we thought falling asleep in church was bad. Most of us have visited God’s house at least once in our lives, and we could most likely unanimously agree it was utterly boring and even somewhat terrifying. Unfortunately, we didn’t have the gall to do anything about our aforementioned boredom the way this kid did. [...]

Dad Turns Kids' Sandwich Bags Into Artistic Masterpieces

Stephanie McMaster — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:53:32 +0000

A Massachusetts father gives his children a reason, beyond the possibility of string cheese, to look forward to lunch. David Laferriere of Attleboro has been drawing on his kids' sandwich bags for the past five years, posting pics of each doodle to his flickr account.

Restaurant Receipt Includes Discount For Well-Behaved Kids

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 16:53:56 +0000

As every parent knows, it’s tough to get little kids to behave in a restaurant. Being in a new environment will excite the youngsters and many of their typically inoffensive meal time antics, such as loud talking, hyperactivity and the occasional food play, become amplified into something less adorable and more annoying when strangers are watching. But a Seattle area family was [...]

Become A Real DJ In One Easy Course (Video)

Sean Ericson — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 17:41:04 +0000

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!“How do you get to Madison Square Garden?” Practice, practice, practice. Watch as this toddler works on her diction by practicing a well known tongue-twister. You’ve gotta [...]

Little Girl's Tears Turn into Laughing Fit at Doctor's Office

Tom Blunt — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:30:10 +0000

Nobody likes going to the doctor, but this child’s natural fear response transforms into gales of laughter when the doctor begins working in a ticklish area. In case you’re squeamish, the procedure was just bit of callus scraping around a plantar wart — nothing too serious! The little girl’s split-second transitions from crying to laughing to [...]

NRA Calls for Armed Guards at Schools

Chris Chaberski — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 18:17:38 +0000

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.

Talking to Children About Tragedy in Wake of Connecticut School Shooting

Stephanie McMaster — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:16:03 +0000

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.

10 Adorable Reactions on Christmas Morning

Cameron Simcik — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:04:21 +0000

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.

End Holiday Boredom With The Magic Hovering Paper Airplane (video)

Sean Ericson — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 18:36:55 +0000

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. Check out this short video and see how “easy” it is to make a magic hovering airplane with 2 fans [...]

Cops Make Teen Troublemakers Do Push-Ups

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 20:33:42 +0000

Last Friday police in North Providence, Rhode Island were called by a woman who had spotted a group of teenagers damaging her mailbox. The cops quickly located the yellow sports car which had been at the crime scene and apprehended the suspects. But instead of booking the five teenagers, the cops opted for a bit of “street” [...]

School Won't Let Student Grow a Mustache for Charity

Danny Gallagher — Sun, 18 Nov 2012 00:38:49 +0000

It’s always nice to see kids doing something to raise awareness or money to help their fellow man. Apparently, one school in Bedforshire, England doesn’t feel the same way. The Priory Academy has forbidden one of its students from starting a fundraiser to bring in donations for Prostate Cancer UK because the drive requires him [...]

Trampoline Trick With Surprise Ending (Video)

Sean Ericson — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 20:24:36 +0000

Epic trampoline trick mixes 2 boys with danger and crashing automobiles. They sure don’t look worried! I remember coming up with daring stunts on my bike as a kid, but I don’t think I would have tried anything like this!

Kids Cost How Much?

Jen Austin — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 15:00:17 +0000

They’re out with those numbers again, about how much it costs to raise a child from age 0 to 17.

Parents will swallow hard. The US Dept. of Agriculture says it takes $234,900 to raise a kid, including food, shelter, and necessities. Depending upon your definition and your child’s definition of necessities, it could be $2 million, right? A kid has to have his Wii.

Texas is actually one of the cheapest places in the US to raise a child.

Little Boy's Dream, Caine's Arcade, Inspires the World [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 21:35:03 +0000

The imagination of a young boy inspires a reaction from around the world. Discovered by a California film maker, Caine’s Arcade has become a tourist attraction and a more secure future. The follow up to the movie Caine’s Arcade, this film tells the story and updates the inspiring recent events. Take a few minutes and [...]

Daycare Workers Cause Furor After Being Accused of Starting Toddler Fight Club [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:18:01 +0000

Three bored Delaware daycare workers found a really inadvisable way to spice up their jobs: they started their own toddler fight club in which they made their charges do battle with each other, and then captured the whole thing on tape.

Should Kids Be Rewarded with Prizes Just for Going to School?

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:32:33 +0000

Laying the groundwork for a successful future should be reason enough for children to go to school — but for some districts with poor attendance rates, they’ve had to sweeten the pot.

"I Don't Want To Marry You!" [VIDEO]

Sean Ericson — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 16:03:34 +0000

Deciding to get married is a huge decision. One that should not be entered into lightly. It’s refreshing to see someone so young be so decisive. These two youngsters battle over the marriage question. She says “Yes”, he says “No”! It seems to me this boy is already smarter than most grown men.

Junior League of Lufkin Helps Kids Get Fit

Jen Austin — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:55:08 +0000

Kids get a bad wrap sometimes for being lazy and out of shape, but we know not all kids are lying on the couch, eating chips, and playing video games. We’ve seen lots of East Texas kids swimming this summer, playing baseball and softball, and even eating an occasional veggie.

To continue promoting healty habits, the Junior League of Lufkin is sponsoring Camp Get Fit/Kids at the First United Methodist Church Christian Life Center next week.

Worst Mom Ever Abandons Disabled Daughter and Refuses to Take Her Back [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 18:53:59 +0000

Got your ballots for “Worst Mother Ever” ready to go? You may want to add a write-in candidate: Eva Cameron, an Illinois woman who let her disabled 19-year-old daughter, Lynn, use the bathroom at a Tennessee bar and then simply drove away, abandoning her there. “She said she just couldn’t handle her anymore,” said Assistant [...]

Youth and High School Baseball Camps Available at SFA in June

Andree Valentine — Wed, 30 May 2012 17:09:20 +0000

Now that the 2011-2012 college baseball season has ended for the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, it's time to welcome the summer with some fun, instructional camps.

The SFA Baseball Camps cover all phases of the game, regardless of skill level, and allow the necessary repetition time to see improvement in every skill. The day camps focus on hitting, pitching, defense and other offensive skills that will prepare the camper for competition.