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Childhood obesity is soaring. In fact, about a third of US children are currently overweight or obese — and a new study may reveal one big cause. Researchers found toddlers who have a poor relationship with their moms could be twice as likely to be obese by the time they turn 15, possibly because they tend to turn to food as a substitute for motherly comfort.

Riley, the clever little girl in this video, has an epiphany in a toy store that turns into a mini-rant about the way that companies “try to trick the girls into buying the pink stuff instead of the stuff that boys want to buy.” Looks like toy companies ought to give the youngsters they market their products to a little more credit.

Want to help your kids get in shape this year? It could be easier — and a lot more fun — than you think.

Who wouldn't be happy to see a youngster delighted on Christmas morning? I mean really delighted.  Really really delighted. It's the opposite of these kids who were disappointed in their gifts.

When I grew up, spankings were the standard punishment for children who were naughty. Back in the ’60s, corporal punishment was the common practice for a shocking 94 percent of parents in the US. It was the standard. Half of all parents today admitted to punishing children by “spanking on the bottom with a bare hand” to a telephone poll conducted by the National Institutes for Mental Health. Read

The world can be a strange place to kids.There are many ways that the world steers them down the wrong path, but should parents be leery of the names of foods? Here's a little fun way to look at it!

A cute kid appropriately named Havoc (yes, that’s his real name) makes an epic mess in the family kitchen with cereal, milk and dry dog food.

It’s usually everyone else’s kids who are spoiled (never our own), but a new Parents.com survey reveals that moms and dads are admitting they have a problem when it comes to spoiling their kids during the holidays.

A sad sign of the times when kids realize how hard thing are right now. Santa and parents are both saying kids are being a bit more realistic this year with their wish lists. More of the story after the jump.

My niece and nephews recently came up for lunch and I wasn't sure where I was going to take them. They're pretty young so I needed to find a kid friendly restaurant so I did a little research to figure out where to go. I found several good places for lunch and dinner, so if you're looking for a new spot to take the kids, take a look after the jump....

I'm not a big fan of rap music (probably because I grew up in a different era), but you really do have to appreciate this little guy. Please meet 2-year-old Alim Kamara. The little guy is unbelievable and beyond his age. He raps with his dad but it’s not exactly formed words and sentences words that are coming out of his mouth. It’s baby talk and it’s completely and totally indiscernible, but it’s

The bright lights, loud music and long lines can often keep autistic kids from engaging in a holiday ritual many children enjoy: an annual visit with Santa. So one mall opened early last Sunday morning for some low-key “sensitive Santa” time.