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15 Kids Who'd Do Anything To Get Off Santa's Lap

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:40:38 +0000

One of the best parts about the holiday season is when Santa comes to town for a visit. Every single year, he makes his rounds to American shopping malls so little kids (and adults-- we’re guilty) can have an up-close-and-personal gift-begging session with the guy. The whole thing is pretty impressive if you think abo

20 Ridiculous Halloween Costumes for Kids

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 16:50:14 +0000

There's one thing we know for sure about little kids-- they can make practically anything seem adorable. Scrunched-up, twisted sour faces? Check. A boppin' on a bed rendition of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'? You betcha! Although we're a little dumbfounded as to how this "everything is ridiculously adorable" thing actually happens, we can't help but be sucked into the cuteness every darn time. This is especially true when it comes to Halloween.

British Kids Give Great Example of Road Rage [VIDEO]

Dave McCord — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 19:00:30 +0000

We've all either seen or committed road rage, these British kids give us the perfect example.

Take a Run to Make a Kids Wish Come True

Dave McCord — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 15:04:53 +0000

The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants wishes to children who are suffering from life-threatening illnesses. Over the last 30 years, over 4000 wishes have been granted right here in Minnesota. To make more dreams come true, Make-A-Wish MN needs your help. On Saturday, August 4, you can help make a wish come true with the Stepping [...]

Remember This Classic Kids PSA? [VIDEO][POLL]

Chris Chapman — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 15:26:35 +0000

Look familiar? Take our poll on this lovable and educational cartoon.

Military Dad Surprises His Son Superhero Style [VIDEO]

Wolf — Sun, 25 Mar 2012 22:51:49 +0000

I am a sucker for these videos. Nothing like seeing a hard working soldier come home and get hugs from the family.

Keith Urban's 'For You' is Covered by a 10 Year Old [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 12:28:53 +0000

Keith Urban actually shared this video on his personal Twitter account on Tuesday morning, and said he was impacted by it. How cool would you feel if you impacted Keith Urban?! The song 'For You' is from the movie 'Act of Valor' and 10 year old Carson Lueders does an amazing job singing and playing his acoustic guitar while his 12 year old brother keeps a beat on the drums.

Guess What Parents? Nintendo Wii Isn't Actually Making Your Kids More Fit

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 21:00:23 +0000

Parents, don’t let your kids fool you into getting them a Nintendo Wii with promises that it’ll make them exercise more. A newly released study says that’s just a bunch of bologna. When the Wii was introduced, some public health experts believed this more “active” game play would actually make kids healthier, but it was [...]

11 Adorable Kids Experiencing First Love for Valentine's Day

Kathy Landin — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:10:53 +0000

We usually think that kids are too young to understand our grown-up versions of love. In fact, many would argue a person doesn’t fully understand love well into adulthood. But, as proved by adorable kids on YouTube, the innocence and sincerity of those first inklings of love can be the sweetest and most endearing of all.

What Are Kids Really Learning in School? [VIDEO]

Dave McCord — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:21:27 +0000

We’ve all been there. Our kids ask us to help with their homework and it is so advanced that we don’t understand it. But some of the basic things obviously aren’t being taught in school. My worst subject in school was Algebra. I really don’t care what the value of X is and why it [...]

Pop! Goes the Weasel [VIDEO]

Ricky Woods — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:13:38 +0000

Hated! Hated this toy as a kid. I'm pretty sure that every time I turned the tiny little crank on that innocent looking box, I lost a year off my life. I must have lost some intelligence too because I kept doing it. And as many times as I terrified myself with a jack-in-the-box, I never achieved the high level of chill that this kid was born with.

Free Children's Nordic Fun Ski Event

Ricky Woods — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 11:18:08 +0000

Well, now it’s cold but we’re still lacking a little when it comes to snow. Across Minnesota, snow events have been canceled this year. If you are eager to enjoy some snow related activity, this is the event for you. The 5th Annual Sons of Norway Barnelopet is a free children's Nordic fun ski event for Ages 3 to 13 this Sunday, January 22 at 1:00 p.m.

Let Your Kid Make Your New Year's Resolutions [Video]

Ricky Woods — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:46:30 +0000

Maybe our New Year's resolutions always fail because we resolve to do the wrong things. Every once in a while, I have a deep thought or two about what's really important in life. Kids will often make a person think that way.

And I wondered, if my child were to come up with my New Year's resolution, what would SHE think I should work on?

What to Teach Your Kids About Money, and When You Should Do It — Dollars and Sense

Shauna Wright — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:09:15 +0000

A solid education is important for kids. But while you’re busy making sure their reading and math skills are up to par, don’t forget to teach them about money, too — it could keep them from falling into bad habits later on.

Now This is How You Should Pull a Lose Tooth [VIDEO]

Lynn Quale — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:41:42 +0000

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. Why does pulling teeth have to be such a bad thing? People use [...]

Shocking or No? Spankings Are Still the Norm for Half of Americans

Kathy Landin — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 21:33:31 +0000

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.

Kids Decorate Living Room With Flour [VIDEO]

Wolf — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:09:32 +0000

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.

Check Out Some Unique Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids [PHOTOS]

Don Deane — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 18:50:34 +0000

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 holiday gift items for youngsters below.

Have Fun This Weekend at Granite City Train Show

Dave McCord — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 19:37:45 +0000

If you are looking for something to do with the kids on Saturday, why not stop by the annual Granite City Train Show! You’ll find the show at the St. Cloud National Guard Armory on Veteran’s Drive. The show will feature all types of trains on display and if you are looking to start a [...]

Study Finds Autistic Kids Have Too Many Brain Cells — Health Check

Shauna Wright — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:22:34 +0000

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. Study author Eric Courchesne, a professor of neurosciences at the University of California’s San Diego School of Medicine and director of the Autism Center of Excellence, said, “For the first time, we [...]