Kids & Family

I think parents and possibly dentists around the globe should take a note from this kid on how to pull teeth. Not only is it fun, but this video also proves it to be effective to pull teeth with a Nerf gun.

Back in the ’60s, corporal punishment was common practice for a shocking 94 percent of parents in the US. While a lot of us may find this number unsettling, just as many don’t. In fact, 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.

Just when I think I can handle children, a video like this pops up on the internet.  The mom in this video handles the situation like a champ.  See if you can count how many times she says OMG.

Struggling to decide what to buy for a child this holiday season? Then check out this collection of unique holiday gifts for kids of all ages courtesy of ‘The Early Show.’ Gift ideas include the Scruble Cube, a game that combines the Rubik’s Cube with Scrabble, dolls from the StinkyKids collection, chopsticks for kids with animal toppers and a device that makes rainbows. Check out some neat holida

If you are looking for something to do with the kids on Saturday, why not stop by the annual Granite City Train Show!

New research finds autistic children’s brains have far more neurons in the prefrontal cortex than those of kids who don’t have the disease.

I continue my tour of our local high schools in search of great productions hitting their stage. This week my adventures take me to the stage at Sauk Rapids-Rice High School for their take on 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'.

Parents, like me, know that kids can give us so much darn grief. So, if we can give them just a little, tiny bit of grief, we not only deserve it - we should enjoy it. And I enjoyed these parents telling their kids, "I ate all your Halloween candy" so very, very much! Thanks Jimmy Kimmel.

One of the most challenging things for parents is coming up with a unique idea that will keep their kid entertained and is cheap. One guy came up with a great idea to entertain his 4 year old.

Now that the weather has turned cooler, it is tough to find things for the kids to do that will burn off energy and give you a few moments of peace and quiet. I found a cool place that will take care of both for you in St. Cloud!

Two girls replace a doll with a cat.  Dad grabs camera and films. *Warning Do Not Do This At Home.. You May End Up With A Missing Limb*  

The American Academy of Pediatrics has called out Nickelodeon’s popular animated kids’ series ‘SpongeBob SquarePants,’ saying its fast pace hampers childrens’ cognitive development.