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19 Ridiculous Things Your Parents Have Probably Said About Computers

Drew Weisholtz — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 21:12:49 +0000

Kids don't always say the darnedest things. For the older generation that grew up with relics called record players and still think VCRs are the best way to watch movies, today's computers are to be feared, much like the prospect of another Paris Hilton album.

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Parents Sue Police After 7-Year-Old Is Cuffed For 10 Hours

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:54:20 +0000

An elementary school tussle turned into an all day police station ordeal for seven-year old Wilson Reyes, according to a $250 million lawsuit his parents have filed against the NYPD.

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Video Game Violence A Concern For 89 Percent of Parents

Greg Srisavasdi — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 14:16:24 +0000

This week's spotlight on violent video games does not start and stop with the actions and words of Vice President Joe Biden. A nationwide survey commissioned by Common Sense Media and the Center for American Progress found that an estimated 89% of parents believe violence in video games is a problem.

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Want to Live Longer? – Have Kids

Joy Larson — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:56:53 +0000

If you’ve ever been awoke by a crying child saying, “I can’t stop puking in my bed.” Or if you’ve ever had puke in your hair, poop on your white shirt or have daydreamed about going on a vacation where all you do is sleep, then you are probably a parent

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Hamilton Schools Schedule Parent Teacher Conferences

Steve Fullerton — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 16:22:09 +0000

"So, you're the parents of little Jimmy..."

That can be the beginning of an extremely nice conversation or just the opposite at a conference with your child's teacher. Yes, it's that time of year - Parent-Teacher Conferences!

The Hamilton School District has them planned over a two-day period this week and we have the schedule right here for Wednesday, November 14 and Thursday, November 15

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Aly Raisman's Parents Are the Breakout Stars of the London Olympics

Jeremy Taylor — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:54:05 +0000

Gymnast Aly Raisman was one of the big stories of the opening weekend of the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games. The 18-year old from Needham, Ma. qualified for the all-around title, knocking teammate, world champion and best friend Jordyn Wieber out of the competition that Wieber would have been the favorite in.

But the most entertaining part of Raisman’s near flawless routine was her parents’ reaction to it.

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Parents Take Hostages to Get Better Schooling for Kids

Shauna Wright — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 17:10:18 +0000

Parents upset about the education their children are receiving at the Notre-Dame de Caderot school in southern France didn’t merely hold meetings or complain to the school board.

Instead, they stormed the building and took several teachers and the school headmistress hostage.

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5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Do Their Homework

Paula Kashtan — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:09:35 +0000

Fall means school, and school means homework, and homework –- for many a family -– means stress and arguments. But getting homework done doesn’t have to be a daily battle. Here are a few easy ways for parents to make the routine a little easier for kids.

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