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Kids lazing around the house doing all summer long? Not this year. There's a whole world of activities out there. Sure, some of it might not be air conditioned but that's a small risk to take for summer fun. Organize a Party The summer can be a great time to bring out your child's inner party planner or inner chef...

What do you think?  Is cursive still important to teach kids? ~Erin According to the Indiana Department of Education, cursive is becoming obsolete.

What do you think of teachers using video games and such as a teaching device?  ~Erin With over 200 million downloads to mobile devices, Angry Birds is a full-fledged phenomenon. Now an Atlanta teacher has found a way to use it as an educational tool as well.

For a professional singer, there are few gaffes more embarrassing than flubbing a line from 'The Star Spangled Banner.' (Are you listening, Christina Aguilera?) But when these pint-sized patriots get caught up on the lyrics, well, it's just flat-out adorable. The more m ...

Well, here’s a twist in the battle to curb childhood obesity. A new study has found that kids who eat candy tend to weigh less than children who don’t.

The “Egalia” preschool in Stockholm, Sweden is taking that nation’s goal of breaking down gender roles in early education to the extreme. Not only are boys encouraged to play with toy kitchens, and girls with building blocks, but the pronouns “him” and “her’ (or “han” and “hon” in Swedish) are banned from usage.  Instead, everyone is refereed to with the invented pronoun of “hen.”

What do you think?  Appropriate or no?  ~Erin‘ Good Morning America’ reported on a questionable new fashion trend last week  — “babykinis,” two-piece bathing suits made for children as young as three-months-old. The makers of the garments claim they’re “cute” and allow for fun photos ops. But, some parents disagree, arguing the swimwear is “inappropriate” and sexualizes children.

HAPPY MONDAY!!!  Gotta love kids - check this out!!  ~Erin Breakdancing gorilla, step aside. We’re all about breakdancing kids now — namely Jalen Testerman and Lil’ Demon, the stars of a new American Apparel ad directed by photographer Tony Kelly. Both are well-known B-boys: in addition to their many live performances, Testerman appeared on ‘Ellen’ at the tender age of six and Lil’ Demon (née Ange

Join the entire Townsquare Media Crew at Bridger Creek Family Fun Day TODAY!  This is an entirely free event, and it's a ton of fun!  You can participate in 4 different games on the "Ressler Chevrolet" Course and earn points - there will be prizes awarded for different age groups...

The picture says it all!  I saw this and had to post it!  What do you think his brother did?

We talked about this story yesterday - and here's the update!  Little Britney has been taken from her mother temporarily while they investigate.  Do you think this is fair? ~Erin Insert sigh of relief here: ABC News is reporting that Britney Campbell, an 8-year-old pageant queen whose mother admitted to giving her Botox injections, has been removed from her home...

Beyonce is doing adding a good message to her new video - get up and move!  Take a peak at the video, what do you think?  A good message for kids?