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iPotty Lets Pottytraining Toddlers Use the Bathroom Like Grownups

Stephanie McMaster — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 01:00:24 +0000

Pottytraining can be frustrating, not to mention time consuming, cutting into precious minutes a toddler could be spending watching Dora the Explorer, but not anymore! Meet the iPotty, a training toilet with a built-in holder for an iPad so your toddler can use the restroom just like a grownup -- while playing Angry Birds and watching Netflix.

Funny Tweets By Parents The Week Of March 4

Stephanie McMaster — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:00:20 +0000

The popularity of social networking has given parents all new ways to embarrass their offspring, and often in hilarious fashion. Our favorite funny tweets by parents this week perfectly captured the frustration (and humiliation) that comes along with parenting. Check out 10 of our favorite things said on Twitter by parents this week: Danny Zuker [...]

Should The U.S. Adopt Finland's 'Baby Box' For New Parents?

Stephanie McMaster — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 18:00:40 +0000

When it comes to maternity leave, The United States earns a pretty dismal ranking when compared to other countries, being the only first-world country, and one of only three countries (the others being Lesotho, Swaziland and Papua New Guinea) that does not offer paid maternity leaves. Not only do other countries have better systems in place for maternity leave, but they have some pretty great welcoming gifts for their newest citizens. In Finland, for example, new parents can choose between receiving the above maternity package filled with essentials for baby's first few months or a tax-free lump sum of 140 euros as a maternity grant.

You May Be Surprised to Learn Just How Many Parents Have a Favorite Child

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 23 Feb 2013 23:00:18 +0000

We all have favorites: favorite food, favorite color, favorite band. But a favorite child? A new British survey of more than 1,200 parents has found that one in 12 admit to having a favorite child and that 62% confess to failing to give equal attention to their kids, which is a surprisingly high number if [...]

5 Truths About Motherhood in SomeECards

Kat Mykals — Sun, 06 Jan 2013 15:42:52 +0000

Motherhood is one of the most rewarding things in life. But let’s be honest – It is also one of the hardest and most thankless. If you can’t find the humor in it, you may be doing it wrong. Becoming a mom means surrendering all of your “me” time. You can pretty well bet on [...]

Parents Embarass Daughter on Facebook

Melissa Awesome — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 09:22:39 +0000

When I was young and I got in trouble I got grounded from the TV, now a days kids get grounded from their cell phones and laptops. Well these clever parents decided to take their daughters punishment to a whole new level.Their teenage daughter apparently got “fresh” with them, so they did what most parents [...]

Dad Uses Weather Balloon to Send Son's Toy Into Space [VIDEO]

Ryan O'Bryan — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 21:45:34 +0000

Between this guy and the dude who built a replica Wipeout obstacle course in the street for his kids, the race for "Coolest Dad in the History of Parenthood" is a tight one.

Mom & Dad Rap the Rules of Parenthood [VIDEO]

Kat Mykals — Sat, 18 Aug 2012 05:24:21 +0000

Yet another piece of internet gold! A mom & dad rapping about the perks & perils of being parents, and it’s hilarious! Kudos to the couple in this video! Being a parent is one of the toughest jobs in the world! It is also one of the most thankless, but it does have it’s perks. [...]

Dad Puts Child In Laundromat Washer – Then Panics [VIDEO]

Kat Mykals — Tue, 22 May 2012 13:36:27 +0000

This video has been floating around the internet. There’s no audio as it’s surveilance video, but you get a great visual of this epic parental faliure. Here’s the run-down… Mom & dad are hanging out in the laundrymat. You know - just chillin’ when dad decides to pick up toddling child and place it inside of [...]

Florida Dad Forces Son to Wear Sign as Punishment – [VIDEO]

Ryan O'Bryan — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 02:26:19 +0000

Finding new ways to discipline your teenager is apparently all the rage these days. It started a few weeks ago when a father made headlines for shooting up his daughter's laptop after she posted something on Facebook that he didn't care much for. Now a dad in Florida has come up with an equally creative and less violent way to teach his son a lesson.

Check Out How This Dad Disciplines His Daughter For Facebook Post

The Rob — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 12:59:10 +0000

This cowboy didn’t like something he saw on his daughter’s Facebook page. You have to see this one for yourself. Warning, the language can get a little salty at points.

The Rob's Video Blog 8/24/11

The Rob — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:28:35 +0000

Today The Rob and Kat Mykals discuss parenting and Teen Mom: