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New Survey Reveals Parents Are Not Teaching Kids How to Manage Money — Dollars and Sense

Mike Adams — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 18:00:41 +0000

This might not come as any surprise to a lot of you, but most teenagers do not have any idea what they are doing when it comes to the world of finances. Unfortunately, new research suggests that they blame the parents for not properly teaching them how to manage it. According to a new study, [...]

Easter Egg Hunt Canceled Due to Aggressive Parents

Mithun Divakaran — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 21:00:44 +0000

An annual Easter egg hunt in Colorado Springs has been canceled this year because of misbehavior — by parents, not kids. Organizers of the neighborhood egg hunt say last year’s event saw parents go after the Easter eggs with a “no holds barred” attitude. The pushing and shoving got a bit too much, and became [...]

Daddy Boot Camp Is for Soldiers in the Battle of Parenthood

Shauna Wright — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:00:46 +0000

Okay, new fathers, pop quiz: it’s 2 a.m. and your infant hasn’t stopped crying for an hour. What do you do? If you don’t know, maybe it’s time to enroll in baby boot camp. Boot Camp for New Dads is a program that has attracted some 300,000 expectant fathers in 45 states as well as [...]

Should an Obese Child Be Taken From His Parents? Some Authorities Thought So and Did

Kathy Landin — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:00:44 +0000

A boy in Cleveland, OH, who weighs more than 200 pounds, was taken from his mother by authorities last week. Officials were forced to remove the third-grader from his home when caseworkers decided that his mother’s inability to reduce his weight constituted medical neglect.

Taylor Swift Spends a Staggering $2.5 Million on a Mansion for Her Mom and Dad

Jeff Giles — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:30:29 +0000

In a move that pretty much locks up Daughter of the Year honors for her, Taylor Swift has plunked down $2.5 million on a 5,600-square-foot Nashville mansion for her mom and dad.

Let this be a lesson to you, parents: supporting your children’s dreams can really pay off. Big time.

Casey Anthony's Parents to Appear on 'Dr. Phil'

Shauna Wright — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:33 +0000

The parents of Casey Anthony, who was recently acquitted of killing her young daughter Caylee, will break their silence on the upcoming 10th season premiere of ‘Dr. Phil.’

The embattled couple had its pick of media outlets, but felt the show hosted by psychologist Dr. Phil McGraw was the best option. “We are hoping that by doing this interview, we will be able to help other people who may be experiencing struggles of their own. We certainly don’t want anyone to experience what we have these last three years,” Cindy Anthony said.