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Stressed at Work? Blame Your Parents

J. Patrick — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 12:55:38 +0000

In today's corporate world it might be easy to blame the boss for your work related stress, but a new study suggests that maybe your family is at the root of the problem.

It's not that it's really their fault. It is more likely, scientists say, that genetics are playing a significant role in your reactions to stress.

Just Plane Awesome – Parents Hand Out Gift Bags to Fellow Passengers

George McIntyre — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:32:26 +0000

Christina Diaz and Michael Rubinstein are the parents of 14-week old twins, and before their cross-country flight with the boys, they made up gift bags for fellow passengers, with a cute note written from the twins' perspective.

The Toys We Had To Have When We Were Kids [VIDEO]

Rod Prahin — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 11:10:14 +0000

These are the toys you made your parents buy for you. Perhaps you stood in line to buy some of these for your kids. Huge bucks were shelled out for the stuff all in the name of fun. Where is all that stuff now? See the toys after the jump.

Adult Children Living at Home Are Really Stressing Out Their Parents

Mike Adams — Sun, 08 Jul 2012 16:34:22 +0000

In today’s world of the super-expensive everything, more kids are making the decision to stay at home with their parents well into adulthood rather than get out on their own. However, while this idea might sound like an ingenious plan for a kid with a cold feet complex, oftentimes this decision comes with a little [...]

How Many Parents Should a Child Have? New Law Could Give a Surprising Answer

Shauna Wright — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:00:11 +0000

In years past, it was just moms and dads who got all the rights and responsibilities of parenthood. But thanks to surrogate births, same-sex parenthood and medically-assisted reproduction, all that could be about to change. New legislation in California would give judges the ability to decide custody, visitation and child support among three or more [...]

Boy Running Around In Snow Without Clothes Causes Controversy [Video]

Erin Bishop — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:05:35 +0000

One father is getting some flack for videotaping his four-year-old son in the snow, who has nothing on but underwear and shoes. The son is whimpering while his dad makes him run around, but dad says he's only helping his child's character, while others are calling it child abuse.

Watch this video after the jump. Do you think this is funny or do you think this could be a form of child abuse?

Parents Don't Use Booster Seats Enough

J. Patrick — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:25:06 +0000

We always think about car seats for the small children, but a lot of parents don't know the importance of booster seats for older children too. These seats are often required by law too — yet a new survey finds lots of carpooling moms and dads don't use them consistently.

Jimmy Kimmel Strikes Again, Gets More Parents to Give Bad Gifts [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 13:54:43 +0000

Sure, the holidays are over, but Jimmy Kimmel is back with some leftover Christmas disappointment! Kimmel's original video of parents giving their kids rotten Christmas presents was such a huge online hit, that they came back with Part II.

What kid wouldn't want to unwrap a can of soup?

Take the jump to catch the video. The presents are horrible, but the kids' reactions are even worse!

Jimmy Kimmel Asks Parents to Give Bad Presents & Record Reactions [VIDEO]

George McIntyre — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:53:55 +0000

If you're a parent, you've probably gotten this question: "Can I open a present early?" Jimmy Kimmel encouraged parents to wrap bad presents, then record their kids' reactions as they opened those "special" gifts a couple of weeks early.

The presents were all bad, but as you'll see in the video, the reactions ranged from cute to downright awful.

Daddy Boot Camp Is for Soldiers in the Battle of Parenthood

Shauna Wright — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:00:46 +0000

Okay, new fathers, pop quiz: it’s 2 a.m. and your infant hasn’t stopped crying for an hour. What do you do? If you don’t know, maybe it’s time to enroll in baby boot camp. Boot Camp for New Dads is a program that has attracted some 300,000 expectant fathers in 45 states as well as [...]

Finally, Parents Take the Heat for Spoiling Their Children During the Holidays — Survey of the Day

Kathy Landin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:00:17 +0000

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.

Still Living With Your Parents as an Adult? Well, You're Hurting the Economy

Shauna Wright — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:00:07 +0000

While many college grads are only too happy to fly their parents’ nest and get a place of their own, the dip in the economy has meant some can’t — or won’t — until they feel more financially able to do so comfortably. What does this mean for the economy? Unfortunately, nothing good.

Thanks, Mom! Workday 108 Trivia: 8-24-11

Jeremy Fenech — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:45:26 +0000

13% of parents do this on a regular basis. What is it? Read more to get today’s answer, and use it to get closer to winning cool online prizes. Congratulations to Nicole of Grand Blanc!

Using Axe, Son Forces Mom to Watch Movies With Him

J. Patrick — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:48:15 +0000

If you ever wanted to know how to get your mom to watch movies with you, just ask Robert Tuttle for a little advice. Last Thursday, the 22-year-old allegedly forced his mother to watch hours of movies with him by threatening her with his axe.

According to the 60-year-old mother, Tuttle was drunk and began swinging the ax throughout the home, destroying items in the house. She says he also took a swing at her, but she ducked to avoid death-by-axe. He then forced her to keep him company while he watched movies in his bedroom.

(Game Over, Belch)…4 In 12 Fans leave Major Sports Events Drunk

Rod Prahin — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 13:21:48 +0000

A new study found that four in every twelve fans leave a major sporting event loaded. I know, real shocker right? It’s the four in twelve number that shocks me, and the fact that it’s not just at major sporting events. It’s happening at high school sporting events as well. The study measured the blood [...]

Chuck E. Cheese's: Home Of Adult Bad Behavior: Soon No Beer

Rod Prahin — Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:34:25 +0000

Chuck E. Cheese’s–the place “where a kid can be a kid”–has become the place for adult bad behavior. We’ve seen the problem right here at our Flint location, one cop says, “The biggest problem is you have a bunch of adults acting like juveniles.” Some cities are reporting, the number of disruptions at their local [...]

Are Miley's Parents Getting Divorced?

Tim Gray — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:13:54 +0000

According to billboard.com, Mylie Cyrus’ parents are getting a divorce. Billy Ray Cyrus and his wife Tish, the parents of teenage pop star Miley Cyrus, have filed for divorce in Tennessee after 17 years of marriage, the pair told People magazine on Wednesday. “As you can imagine, this is a very difficult time for our [...]