Parenting

  From the onset of the second season of 16 and Pregnant, most of the controversial show’s loyal watchers knew that Leah Messer’s story would continue to be played out if a second season of Teen Mom were created. And it was, with Leah being one of the most popular cast members. During her time ... read more »

It seems that ‘Crying it Out’ is dangerous after all. The controversial method used by some parents to teach their children independence and self-soothing can actually cause long-term problems such as anxiety, relationship problems and damage to intellect, according to a study published by Psychology Today. “We know now that leaving babies to cry is a good way to make a ... read more »

An Irvine couple, who thought their teenage son might be smoking, gave a fellow church member permission to beat him, according to police. Paul Kim, 39 has been charged with a felony in relation to the incident. On Monday, the school reported that the teen had bruises on the back of his legs to Child Protective ... read more »

The entire Kardashian family has had an interesting year, from Kim’s 72-day marriage to Kourtney’s announcement at the beginning of December that she was expecting a little brother or sister for little Mason, but younger sister Khloe has quietly been experiencing drama of her own with NBA hubby Lamar Odom, who plays for the Los ... read more »

From the illustrator of the parody children’s book Go the Fuck to Sleep, comes the hardcover version of another controversial title, It’s Just a Plant: a children’s story of marijuana. While some reviewers have called the book “an outrage”, others feel the book is “a much, much better idea than it would seem at first glance.” According ... read more »

When officials in Cleveland decided a mother had not done enough to help her third grader,who weighed more than 200 pounds, to lose wight, they took the boy from her. The boy’s mother (who was not identified) said, “They are trying to make it seem like I am unfit, like I don’t love my child…It’s a lifestyle change and ... read more »

The halls of Stow-Munroe Falls High School are no doubt abuzz with the news that classmate Brogan Rafferty is being accused of attempted murder, and the teen’s friends are speaking out. Brogan Rafferty, 16 has been charged with one count each of attempted murder and complicity to attempted murder and is being held in the Muskingum County ... read more »

The Texas judge caught on video beating his teenage daughter has been placed on paid leave by the State Commission on Judicial Conduct, pending further investigation. Judge William Adams agreed with the Commission’s order and waived the right to a hearing in the temporary suspension, while maintaining his innocence of any “wrongdoing.” The video, uploaded by his ... read more »

Appleton, Wis. parents Christopher and Mary Sultze found themselves charged with felony child neglect for allegedly intentionally keeping food from their infant daughter in an effort to keep her from becoming obese.   Each of the Sultzes was charged with one count of felony child neglect, and if they’re convicted, each could serve a year ... read more »

The Augusta Chronicle reported that an unidentified 28-year-old woman called 911 on Monday night when a Trick or Treating 10-year-old in her neighborhood pointed a 9mm handgun at her. On the corner of Schroeder and George St. in Aiken, South Carolina, the young woman recognized two 10-year-old brothers and greeted them, joking that she’d take ... read more »

Thomas Beatie, the pregnant man who shot to fame after his bearded face and pregnant belly were pictured in media outlets across the country in 2007, now has three kids and appeared on the Oct. 31 episode of the syndicated television show The Doctors with his wife, Nancy, and their three children. People Magazine posted ... read more »

Breaking News: Safeway guard interrogates 4 year-old. A mom in Honolulu and her husband were taken to jail and their young daughter was taken into custody after neglecting to pay for two chicken salad sandwiches late last week. “It was the most ridiculous chain of events that happened,” a sobbing Nicole Leszczynski told reporters. “It’s ... read more »

A NJ couple, Heath and Deborah Campbell, are fighting to get their Nazi-named children back. Social services investigated the couple after a ShopRite store reported them for a birthday cake order they placed with the bakery. While in and of itself, not unusual, the name of the birthday boy was. The store’s bakery refused to ... read more »

A family in La Vergne, TN, is alive today thanks to a generations old high school parenting assignment. Christian Deason, 17, who is a self proclaimed “heavy sleeper”, was awakened by the sound of a simulation doll that began to cry at 3:30 a.m. on Oct. 24, and quickly realized that the house was on ... read more »

Police in Danvers, Mass., received a distress call from a family of four, who had become disoriented in a local corn maze. Among the family members was a 3-week-old baby, who was apparently on his first trip out of the house. The family became lost in the seven acre Connors Farm maze at dusk on ... read more »