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11 Examples of Hilarious Kid Poetry

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:36:16 +0000

It’s no secret kids are smart little nuggets. For starters, they’re chock-full of helpful logic and know how to fool parents with a fib. As we’ve recently discovered, they’re also very talented in the poetry department. See, with all those smartypants thoughts in kids’ heads, poetry is a way for them to express it in [...]

10 Excited Kids That'll Totally Make Your Week

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 02 May 2013 17:19:12 +0000

Need a quick pick-me-up? Something to make your mood brighten a bit? Well folks, we’ve got the perfect solution—the Web’s most adorably excited munchkins. What are these kiddos totally stoked about? We haven’t the slightest clue, but who cares! When young-uns are excited, they wiggle and freak out and aww! It’s almost too cute. So [...]

What If Kids Wrote Short Stories? See This Short Story Imagined By Kids

Chris Allen — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:33:27 +0000

Kids have such an imagination, sometimes they need it. JJ (one of my boys) used to make up a story and read it to me based on the pictures they looked at. Sam (the other of my boys) does that now. I listened to Sam read me “Cars” based on the pictures. Here’s a whole [...]

Proud Parents, WatchThis Kid Phenom Drummer Pound Out "Hot For Teacher" [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:40:17 +0000

My kids are pretty cool kids, JJ can fight off dragons (at least in his video games) and can finish a 70 page book in an evening. Sam can sing “Rock and Roll All Night” all the way through and pound out other KISS songs pretty well, but this kid is great!! Watch this little [...]

Restaurant Receipt Includes Discount For Well-Behaved Kids

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 16:15:56 +0000

As every parent knows, it’s tough to get little kids to behave in a restaurant. Being in a new environment will excite the youngsters and many of their typically inoffensive meal time antics, such as loud talking, hyperactivity and the occasional food play, become amplified into something less adorable and more annoying when strangers are watching. But a Seattle area family was [...]

Chris Crossing – What Is Valentines Day? Who Is Cupid? Hear What Kids Have to Say [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 23:40:50 +0000

Valentine’s Day is coming February 14th, and to help the Northland to better understand the history and how to correctly celebrate I have hit the road for another Chris Crossing and asked kids, What is Valentine’s Day About? What is Love? Who is Cupid? Surely, they know everything! I think it’s a day most men [...]

Register Early For Kids Camps With Animal Allies

Chris Allen — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:13:25 +0000

What things can we do for shelter dogs and cats and our own animals at home to keep them busy, happy, healthy, out of trouble, and challenged? What steps does an animal go through from arrival to adoption? These and more questions are answered and fun new tricks for pets, and fun information make up a kids camp.

Duluth Parks And Recreation Announces Their Open Skate, Friday January 18th at the Heritage Sports Center

Steve Tanko — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 21:30:02 +0000

Come celebrate the School Semester Break Day fun at the Heritage Sports Center, Friday January 18th. It’s an Open Skate session – from 2 til 4 PM. The session is free and open to the public. Everyone is invited to attend. Parks and Rec also sponsors an Open Skate every Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:00 PM [...]

Parents and Children Invited to Participate in Play Time at Duluth Heights Community Center

Chris Allen — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 21:13:36 +0000

I read all the time that kids should get out and do something for 60 minutes a day, sometimes it’s hard with the temperature. If you look hard enought the city of Duluth has some things happening around the area to take advantage of. Looking for a fun recreational opportunity for your child and you. [...]

How Do You Know Your Kid Is Ready For A Smart Phone

Chris Allen — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 20:05:12 +0000

I was talking to a friend of mine who said something funny to me. He was going to get a smartphone for his kids. They had a talk about it and he thought it was the right idea, so I pressed him, how do you know, here’s what he said and here’s what studies say. [...]

Kids Eating Warheads Is Easily the Most Painful Supercut Ever

TheFW Staff — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 18:30:46 +0000

We’ve previously shared with you videos of poor kids making adorably sour faces while tasting the deceptively delicious candy Warheads. These kids are expecting something sweet, and what they get is punch of sour right in the face. Now comes a cute supercut of kids reacting to their first taste of Warheads. It’s sure to [...]

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

Bounce House Injuries Send An Increasing Number Of Children To The Emergency Room

Steve Tanko — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 15:03:48 +0000

You see them at every children’s birthday party these days – Those infamous, multi-colored, inflatable bounce houses. And with their growing popularity has come an increase in reported injuries caused by them. The last time a reputable study was done on bounce-house-related injuries was 1995. The number of injuries in 2012 was 15-times what they [...]

The Toy Hall Of Fame,Which Toys Need To Be Remembered, Which Do You Remember?

Chris Allen — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 16:03:24 +0000

What were some of your favorite toys growing up? When you look at Christmas lists by kids nowadays it’s mostly smartphones or pads. The National Toy Hall of Fame will induct 2 toys this year and there are 12 finalists, see if you remember some of these. The Magic 8 ball. You ask a question, [...]

5 Year Old Wins Wii, Donates It To Children's Hospital [VIDEO]

Chris Allen — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 15:03:44 +0000

When you listen to my morning show, I like to hi-lite kids doing good. I think there are a lot of great kids out there, it’s just that the rotten ones get the screen time. Not the case with this kid. When the O’Neill family won a new Wii system through an 11Alive Weather Facebook [...]

Does Drinking Make You a Better Parent?

Mike Adams — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 15:28:00 +0000

Booze makes you a better parent—or at least that's what one in five moms and dads thinks. A new study reveals that nearly 20 percent of all British parents believe their alcohol consumption positively affects their parenting skills.

Hey, Kids! Come to the Alligator Pool Party!

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 19:05:38 +0000

Pool parties are the best. It’s a chance for kids to have some good old-fashioned fun playing with foam noodles and practicing belly flop techniques. Adults, too. But according to kids down in Florida, they’re even better when alligators are involved.

Wednesday Night At The Races For Kids Starts Tomorrow

Chris Allen — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 16:43:25 +0000

Wednesday Night at the Races has become a summer tradition for hundreds of families throughout the Northland. This youth race series is held on six consecutive Wednesday evenings in July and August, and draws an average of over 500 children per night. From Grandmasmarathon.com 2012 Race Schedule (July 25 through August 29) Wednesday, July 25 [...]

Do Pets Make Kids Smarter?

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:40:29 +0000

If you have or are thinking of having kids, it might be a good idea to also add a pet to the equation. That’s because last month a study found that babies who grow up in households with pets are healthier than their pet-less counterparts. And now a survey of children suggests that having a furry friend is one of the keys to academic success.

Kids Can Have Their Own Fun With The Whipper Snapper Races In Canal Park

Chris Allen — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 21:42:38 +0000

With family members being a part of the Championships or marathon this weekend there is a great race the kids can take part in. About 1,000 kids ages 14 and under will kick off the weekend festivities Friday, June 15 in Duluth’s Bayfront Festival Park. Registration for the Whipper Snapper Races for Kids, a free [...]