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Daughter Trying to Evict 91-Year-Old Dad From House He Built

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:07:12 +0000

World War II veteran John Potter is in the process of being evicted from the Zaleski, Ohio house he built 56 years ago. But the villain of this story isn't some heartless bank bureaucrat. Instead it's Potter own daughter, Janice Cottrill, who's using the power of attorney that Potter had given to her to throw her father out on the street.

Stephen Barker Liles of Love and Theft Shares New Photo of Eric Gunderson's Newborn Son

Christina Vinson — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:00:12 +0000

Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson of Love and Theft may be handsome, but the newest addition to the LNT family is just too cute to compete with. Gunderson's new baby, Camden, is less than two months old, but already he's stealing hearts with his tiny face, prompting the type of adoration that only babies can. Proud 'Uncle' Stephen has shared a new photo of the little dude.

Jacob and Sophia Top List of Most Popular Baby Names — What Else Made the Top 10?

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:03:15 +0000

Jacob and Sophia are not a couple in the latest movie adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, but they may be soon at this rate. Those just so happened to be the two most popular baby names in America in 2012, according to the Social Security Administration. It’s the 14th consecutive year Jacob topped all [...]

Dad Not Invited to Picnic Sets House on Fire Because That's the Most Reasonable Thing to Do

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 08 May 2013 20:27:03 +0000

A man in a Poland has found himself to be a favorite in the contest for “overreaction of the year.” Czeslaw Kaminski, 69, blew up his home because his wife and kids went to a picnic without him. That’s right — instead of realizing he was being given the elusive gift of peace and quiet, [...]

5 Awesome Notes To Kids By Moms

Stephanie McMaster — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:40:20 +0000

Mothers have been communicating with their children via handwritten notes for years. Some mothers put more of a humorous spin on their notes than others, however. With Mother's Day right around the corner, we're hoping the children of the moms behind these hilarious notes have something awesome planned for them:

Five-Year-Old Faces Expulsion Because His Parents are Lesbians

Donald Deane — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:05:34 +0000

South African lesbian couple Kally and Samantha Mabe enrolled their young son in a private Christian school because they were expecting tolerance and open-mindedness. What they got was anything but. Instead, the pastor of Secunda Highveld Christian School described the married couple’s relationship as “problematic” and demanded that they divorce or their son, who’s now [...]

5 Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About the Backyard: Swings, Climbing Walls and More

Carl Pettit — Wed, 01 May 2013 19:52:15 +0000

If you want to get your kids outside, away from their Xbox or Wii, and interested in some of your backyard garden projects, you’ll probably need to be somewhat inventive with your gardening ideas. Pulling weeds and planting flowerbeds just won’t cut it for most of children. Think incentive here.

We have some ideas.

Learn the Story Behind George Jones' 'He Stopped Loving Her Today'

Megan Pacella — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 19:45:13 +0000

Whether or not you agree that George Jones' 1980 hit 'He Stopped Loving Her Today' is the greatest country song of all time, we can all probably agree on one thing: The song is Jones' most famous hit. And there's a reason why the mournful ballad is so heart-wrenching -- it was recorded at one of the Possum's lowest points.

10 Hilarious Test Answers That Prove Kids Are Awesome

Cameron Simcik — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:50:02 +0000

Whether you realize it or not, kids know a whole heck of a lot. Their ability to come up with entertainingly intelligent nuggets of wisdom is incomparable, and we’re here to prove that point even further. When it comes to school tests, the smart cookies know what they’re talking about. These 10 hilarious answers not only [...]

Here's Why You Don't Leave Dad Alone With the Baby

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:03:47 +0000

This dad needs a job…badly. But until he gets one, we’ll settle for his creative YouTube videos. In this video — which shows a father Tom Cruising his child a la ‘Mission Impossible’ over a bowl of candy — we learn that mom should never leave children alone with dad. The only thing that can [...]

Children's Drawings Used To Create Some Creepy And Cute Stuffed Animals

Steven Bohner — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:54:54 +0000

Some pretty bizarre and creative things happen when you take a child’s drawing and make a stuffed animal out of it. Wendy Tsao, a mother and entrepreneur, created ‘Child’s Own Studio’, a website that takes children’s drawings and brings them to life. For $90 – $140 you can have your child’s drawing turned into a stuffed animal. [...]

Bossy Toddler Gives Dad the Business

Emerald Catron — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 19:39:17 +0000

Little August doesn’t want help buckling her car seat. In fact, she recommends that you “worry ’bout yourself!” We love it. It’s like the polite toddler version of “why don’t you mind your own business, jerk?” We highly recommend you bookmark this video and send it to your mom every time she sends you a [...]

Chaz's Granddaughter Sings Happy Birthday to Him [VIDEO]

Chaz — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:19:12 +0000

Yesterday (April 17th) I celebrated my 40th birthday. And, over the years I’ve received some really cool presents. But, no present has ever tugged the old heart strings like my 3 year-old granddaughter, who sang happy birthday to me. Three years ago, my daughter gave birth to an amazing little girl named Lilly, which made me [...]

How to Talk to Kids in Wake of Boston Marathon Tragedy

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:52:10 +0000

As a parent, the hardest part of coping with any tragedy—be it a national or personal one—is finding the words to explain the unexplainable to your children, society’s most innocent members. Following the Boston Marathon bombing, children across the country were greeted home with somber faces and hugs that ran a little longer and tighter [...]

Family Comes First for Tim McGraw

Megan Pacella — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:39:26 +0000

Despite his storied music career and dozens of awards, Tim McGraw is about as down-to-earth as it gets. As successful as his music career has been for the past few decades, McGraw is still quick to admit that his family comes first -- no matter what.

Adorable Little Girl Perfectly Imitates Angry Dad

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:06:21 +0000

Allow us to introduce you to the cutest child in the world! It looks like imitation is the sincerest form of flattery…and hilarity. In the above video, a daughter watches on as her father begins getting irritated during a basketball game. After he tells her what happened, she responds with an oh-so-cute, “Oh no! Oh no!” [...]

97 Year Old Grandpa Schools Rudy on How to Change a Tractor Tire

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:47:14 +0000

Over the Easter holiday weekend I spent some time with family. In fact, my wife Donna, our little girl Angie and I all went to Donna's grandma and grandpa Allison's house for Easter Sunday dinner. Over the course of the meal grandpa tells me that he has been working on his tractor and asked if I could help him locate a tire for his big Ford tractor. I told him I would take care of it and that he need not mess with it (after all he is 97 years old.) He then tells me "I've almost got it all the way off already."

Dave Relives His Childhood by Taking His Kids Through the Car Wash

Dave Wheaton — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:20:01 +0000

A fond memory I have of my childhood is when my mom would surprise me and my younger brother, Greg, with a trip through the car wash. It was always such a pleasant, wonderful surprise when she pulled our family station wagon into the full service wash and asked for the "hot wax". What followed was 2-3 minutes of childhood bliss. I'm happy to report that some things never change, and my kids appreciate a trip through the car wash as much as I did.

What's the Best City in the US? The Answer May Surprise You

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:37:29 +0000

If you want to find exactly where Americans are doing best, pack up and head to the Midwest. According to the latest Gallup poll, Lincoln, Nebraska is the top metro area for well-being in the U.S. It edged out Boulder, Colorado for the honor. Perhaps the people of Lincoln can share their secret with the [...]

Baby Bandit Picks Locks, Steals Sister's Toys

Emerald Catron — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 21:29:52 +0000

We would say this impressive, but it seems more appropriate to say this kid is the uber-little brother. Breaking into his sister’s room? Check. Stealing her stuff? Check. Doing it in a manner that makes it hard to prove it was him? Check. Unfortunately, times have changed, and now there are baby cams to catch [...]