Kids
Agony on a Plate: The Marshmallow Test 2.0
Feb 10, 2010 | Filed Under: In the News,K-6,Kids | Tags: Yummy
Who knew staring at a marshmallow could be so darn entertaining?
Oh, The Temptation from Steve V on Vimeo.
In this reprise of a well-known Stanford psychological experiment from the 1960s, kids are put in a room with a marshmallow and told they can either eat it immediately OR… if they are willing to wait while the researcher steps out for a few minutes, they can have an additional marshmallow when she returns.
Miley Cyrus’ Kid Sister Helps Launch Risqué Clothing Line for 12-and-Under Set
Feb 4, 2010 | Filed Under: Featured,K-6,Kids,Kids' Products,Pop Culture,Style | Tags: Just Wrong
File this under: Why I plan to force my daughter to wear sweatsuits until she’s 40.
Forever21 Launches Children’s Collection for Pint-Sized Fashionistas and Hipsters
Feb 1, 2010 | Filed Under: In the News,K-6,Kids,Style
I cannot lie: I love me some Forever21. (Even if they DO make me chug my latte before stepping foot in the store.) And now they have launched a kids’ line for budding fashionistas on a budget. Continue Reading »
Infant Car Seats Recalled Due to Loose Handle, Falling Babies
Dec 18, 2009 | Filed Under: Babies,In the News,Kids | Tags: Recalls, Yikes
Yet another one of my parental nightmares come true: About 447,000 infant car seat carriers, including some branded with Eddie Bauer and Disney logos, have been recalled after dozens of reports of the handle coming loose.
Taking a Whack at Student Punishment: Teacher Cuts Off First Grader’s Braid
Dec 16, 2009 | Filed Under: In the News,K-6,Kids | Tags: Fine Education System
A Milwaukee teacher received a $175 ticket for “disorderly conduct” when she cut off a seven-year-old student’s braid.
Help Your Kid Sleep Well in the Jaws of a Dinosaur
Dec 11, 2009 | Filed Under: Home & Garden,K-6,Kids | Tags: Creepy
If you think this T. rex bed causes nightmares, just wait until you see the kid’s crocodile bath toys.
The Laughing Stork’s Fun Parenting Facts
Dec 10, 2009 | Filed Under: Babies,Kids | Tags: Fun Facts
The most popular month in which to have a baby is July, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. In related news, condom companies likely report their worst monthly sales in October/November.
Stay tuned for more fun facts!
Parents’ Sex Talk with Kids: Too Little, Too Late
Dec 7, 2009 | Filed Under: In the News,Kids,Parenting News,Sex,Teens
Sadly, this boy’s parents have NOT taught him that condoms are not intended for animal balloons
In news that just made millions of parents — and kids — groan with dread, a new study from Harvard reveals that parents are having the Sex Talk with their children way too late. Continue Reading »
