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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.

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

Carl Pettit — Wed, 01 May 2013 23:00:45 +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.

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Sequester? Obama Children Run Up Big "Secret" Vacation Bill in Bahamas

John McKay — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:34:54 +0000

Obama tells everyone the White House is closed due to Secret Service budget cuts. Flyovers and airshow performances by Air Force and Navy jets have been cut, and almost daily we're hit with new sequester related issues.

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Proposal Would Force Washington Couples to Wait One Year Before Divorcing [POLL]

John McKay — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 14:00:02 +0000

Currently, married couples wishing to divorce in Washington must sit out a three-month waiting period. A new bill in Olympia would extend that to one year.

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10 Cats and Babies Riding Roombas

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:00:12 +0000

Technology can be really confusing sometimes. Take the Roomba, for example. It's a vacuum that basically does all the work on its own, cleaning the floor at the click of a button. While we're not entirely sure how the whole thing works, there is one hilarious thing that comes out of the invention-- babies and cats love riding them.

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Shocking Death Threats and Hysteria From Liberals Over Connecticut Shootings

John McKay — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 00:00:43 +0000

Some of these are crackpots, but some are from people you would think are normal.

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Occupy Movement Causes Cancellation of Church Halloween Activities

John McKay — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 19:30:28 +0000

Trinity Church in Lower Manhattan has decided to cancel its annual Halloween activities -- impacting thousands of children -- because of Occupy Wall Street campers squatting outside.

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Congratulations to Our "World Smile Day" Winner – Sean Parket Gets Tri-City Americans Tickets!

John McKay — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:30:36 +0000

Last Friday, we celebrated World Smile Day by asking for your cheesiest pics, and you delivered!

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Start of School Fuels Whooping Cough Outbreak

John McKay — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:30:56 +0000

The Washington Department of Health is reporting the whooping cough, or pertussis, outbreak is spreading because of the start of schools across the state.

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JCPenney Announces Free Haircuts for Kids — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:00:09 +0000

JCPenney hopes to scalp the competition while contributing to a society of cleaner cut children with the company recently announcing plans to offer another round of free haircuts for children.

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Experts Say Technology Can't Keep Parents From Leaving Children in Hot Vehicles

John McKay — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 18:00:16 +0000

With the recent rash this summer of child and infant fatalities from being left in hot vehicles, numerous technology devices have come out claiming to help parents "remember."

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Thank You 7-Eleven – a Random Act of Kindness Helped My Children Learn a Good Lesson!

John McKay — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 23:18:09 +0000

Sometimes kindness and manners come out of the most unlikely situations!

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Amber Alert Children Found Safely Near Bozeman Montana

John McKay — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 16:32:24 +0000

The three children who were the subject of an Amber Alert Tuesday evening have been safety found by Montana Highway Patrolmen.

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Sleep Country's Foster Kids Clothing Drive Is On Now Through July 22!

Hayden Praino — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:35:15 +0000

For nearly 20,000 NW foster children growing up is an important milestone, but it also means having to replace clothes that are too small or worn out. When a child has clothes that fit properly and look good , it builds positive self-image and esteem

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Children Becoming Addicted To Computers, Expert Says

John McKay — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:04:42 +0000

Limit time, no smart phone til 15, and read and talk to your children.

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Idaho Man Sells Stolen Truck Chains-To Get Money For Christmas Presents

John McKay — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 00:00:50 +0000

Man tells police he needed the money for gifts for his children. Would you believe him?

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Donate a Gift to Kids in Foster Care

Paul Drake — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 22:10:59 +0000

You can play a part in seeing every child in foster care within Benton and Franklin counties receive a holiday gift this year. From now until Dec. 16, drop off a new gift at any Ranch & Home store, Global Credit U

Donate a Gift to Kids in Foster Care

Andrew Kirk — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:06:36 +0000

Got Stressed Kids? Acupuncture Now Deemed Safe for the Little Ones

Kathy Landin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:30:59 +0000

What are YOUR thoughts on accupuncture for children?

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Occupy Wall Street Protestors Terrorize Schoolchildren

John McKay — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:53:09 +0000

Now, they're scaring children on their way to school

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