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'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?' Board Game

Andrew Kirk — Tue, 07 May 2013 19:46:11 +0000

Great for families!

Making Your Child Hold a Sign in Public as Punishment – Too Humiliating?

The Brad — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:16:42 +0000

A child misbehaves and as punishment, the child is humiliated by having to hold a sign in a public area stating what they had done wrong. This kind of scenario has risen in popularity as numerous forms of social media become more popular

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How Much Should I Pay a Tri-Cities Babysitter? [POLL]

Andrew Kirk — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:30:34 +0000

The other night I asked a couple people -- including a stranger -- how much we should pay the babysitter if the kids were asleep the whole time. They all said, "Nothing." WHAT?! I know that's not right, but how much is fair? We usually end up paying between $13-$16 for three kids age 6 and below for between 2-3 hours (they're usually asleep for at least some of it). Is that good? What's fair?

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Who Remembers Tri-Cities Junior Soccer?

Andrew Kirk — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:05:07 +0000

I've been nostalgic for my childhood lately and was remembering the way youth soccer used to be in Tri-Cities. My kids are too young to play now, so I can't compare and contrast, but here are my favorite things about the way things used to be:

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Restaurant Receipt Includes Discount For Well-Behaved Kids

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:00:56 +0000

As every parent knows, it's tough to get little kids to behave in a restaurant. Being in a new environment will excite the youngsters and many of their typically inoffensive meal time antics, such as loud talking, hyperactivity and the occasional food play, become amplified into something less adorable and more annoying when strangers are watching.

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Best (Free) Indoor Playgrounds for Kids in the Tri-Cities

Andrew Kirk — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 14:00:40 +0000

If you're like me, you've got stir-crazy kids asking to play in the back yard, go on a walk, go to a park -- anything outside. But it's RAINING! It's cold, drizzly, cloudy! That's when I turn to indoor playgrounds. A couple of gymnastic facilities have awesome playgrounds, but they can also be pricey. Fast food is my solution. For the price of a small fry or dollar burger I buy admission to the play area and let my kids get out their wiggles.
A few weeks ago we asked what your favorite free indoor playgrounds were. Below are the answers in the map. Below that is the survey where you can leave your own suggestion.

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Should Parents Use the Internet to Check Up On Their Kids? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 14:00:25 +0000

We're probably at the point where just about every parent with a school-age child has a certain level of Internet sophistication. This means that it is fairly easy for most parents to check up on what their kids are getting into online. But are they?

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Do You Play Board Games After Thanksgiving Dinner?

Stacy Lee — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 16:56:37 +0000

A new survey says 56 percent of Americans play board games after Thanksgiving. 64 percent said they watch football (I wonder how many watch football while playing board games). But popular culture hardly ever talks about the board games

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See a Nine-Year-Old Girl Football Star in Action

Emerald Catron — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:30:02 +0000

A nine-year-old Utah girl is making headlines (see above) for her amazing skill at football.

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Share Your Halloween Photos to Win a Tri-City Americans Four Pack

Woody — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 04:36:57 +0000

We know you took a lot of photos last night and we want to see them! Babies, kids, teenagers, adults, pumpkins, desserts, decorations... whatever. Share them with us and we'll pick a random submission to receive a family-four pack of tickets to an upcoming Tri-City Americans game!

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10 Ways to Traumatize Your Kids This Halloween — The Funnies

Jo Pincushion — Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:10:11 +0000

Halloween isn't just about candy and haunted houses—it's about creating lifelong memories with your kids. You can take them to a pumpkin patch and carve a pumpkin, you can pick out a design together and then build the best costume ever. There are so many wholesome activities to share with your darling children.

Or ... you could traumatize them. Let's not forget, Halloween is also about playing magnificent pranks against your naturally unsuspecting kids. Here are 10 ways to traumatize them this Halloween:

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20 Ridiculous Halloween Costumes for Kids

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 19:51:04 +0000

There's one thing we know for sure about little kids-- they can make practically anything seem adorable. Scrunched-up, twisted sour faces? Check. A boppin' on a bed rendition of Michael Jackson's 'Thriller'? You betcha! Although we're a little dumbfounded as to how this "everything is ridiculously adorable" thing actually happens, we can't help but be sucked into the cuteness every darn time. This is especially true when it comes to Halloween.

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Hey, Kids! Come to the Alligator Pool Party!

Cameron Simcik — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 20:05:38 +0000

Pool parties are the best. It’s a chance for kids to have some good old-fashioned fun playing with foam noodles and practicing belly flop techniques. Adults, too. But according to kids down in Florida, they’re even better when alligators are involved.

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Best Pumpkin Patches in the Tri-Cities

Pasha Skirko — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 22:18:01 +0000

With the help of our Facebook followers, we’ve compiled a detailed list and map of pumpkin patches in and near the Tri-Cities.

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10 Ways to Give Your Kids a Boost By Helping Them Study Better

Kathy Landin — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:28:11 +0000

When your kids go back to school, it’s almost like you go back to school, too. Teachers and childhood development professionals agree that when a child’s parents are involved in his education, he learns more and gets better grades. That means, you have just as big a responsibility in his schoolwork as he does.

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Daycare Workers Cause Furor After Being Accused of Starting Toddler Fight Club [VIDEO]

Shauna Wright — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:18:01 +0000

Three bored Delaware daycare workers found a really inadvisable way to spice up their jobs: they started their own toddler fight club in which they made their charges do battle with each other, and then captured the whole thing on tape.

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Identity Theft's Newest Victims? Kids

Shauna Wright — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 14:00:00 +0000

If you think protecting your credit is something only adults need to worry about, think again. Experts say one in 10 children is now the victim of identity theft.

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Hey Fat Head! You'll Never Guess What Your Brain Is Made Of – Find Out This Weekend at TRAC

Andrew Kirk — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:38:49 +0000

The Pacific Science Center is bringing a brain exhibit to the Family Expo at TRAC this weekend.

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Most Dangerous TV Shows for YOUR Kids To Watch-Without You

John McKay — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:00:49 +0000

There's a lot on the flatscreen these days that isn't suitable for children or teenagers, and many of them are watching shows that would make you toss your TV through the window.

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Best Playgrounds in Tri Cities – Big Bear's Top 5

Big Bear — Fri, 20 May 2011 07:50:26 +0000

Ok.....I have grand kids now and I love taking the kids to the park. You know things have changed alot since I was a kid and my mom & dad took me to the park. So let' s take a look at some of our favorite places to go play!

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