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'Tiny Superheroes' Helps Sick Kids Believe They Can Fly

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:20:34 +0000

It's no secret that kids like to use their imaginations, so one group with a great cause has decided to take that a step further.

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10 Intense Kid Faces from the Scribbs National Spelling Bee

Emerald Catron — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 10:30:04 +0000

Yesterday was the culmination of hours of hard work and studying at the Scribbs National Spelling Bee. Before Arvind Mahankali won the title of champion (like a bawse, it's worth noting), kids from across the country came together to experience some extreme competition.

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Kids CBC Host Controversy After Advising White People Not to Apply for a Host Job

Keeler in the Morning — Tue, 07 May 2013 02:11:53 +0000

A Canadian CBC kids show has pulled a casting call advertisement that has stirred up It seems that the public television network was looking for diversity; but after excluding ’whites’ complaints rolled in with cries of discrimination

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See 'Kid President' Meet the Real Commander-in-Chief

Kyle Dowling — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 14:08:24 +0000

So apparently when YouTube star Kid President isn't busy giving us pep talks or taking over the White House he's busy doing one of the coolest things imaginable...meeting actual president Barack Obama.

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Dad Turns Kids' Sandwich Bags Into Artistic Masterpieces

Stephanie McMaster — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:10:32 +0000

A Massachusetts father gives his children a reason, beyond the possibility of string cheese, to look forward to lunch. David Laferriere of Attleboro has been drawing on his kids' sandwich bags for the past five years, posting pics of each doodle to his flickr account.

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Doctor Removes 42 Refrigerator Magnets from Baby's Stomach

Drew Weisholtz — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 19:34:37 +0000

Here's a scary reminder about the importance of keeping an eye on little kids because you have no idea what they’ll put in their mouths.

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Watch a 9-Year-Old Boy Score an Incredible Winning Hockey Goal

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 16:07:53 +0000

Talk about your net winnings.

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Get an Awesome Pep Talk From a Kid President

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 05 Feb 2013 13:07:25 +0000

It isn't everyday we find ourselves being schooled by a kid (or in this case, Kid President) but the message coming across in this video is so powerful, everyone should give it a view.

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Little Girl Is the Fastest Boxer in Kazakhstan

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 20:29:45 +0000

Watch your backs people! Actually, watch the back of your knees because this little girl proves to be the fastest boxer in Kazakhstan and maybe the world.

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Kia Introduces Space Babies and 'Babylandia' in Their Super Bowl 2013 Commercial

Emerald Catron — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 21:14:36 +0000

We wish our parents had been as imaginative as this guy when we were growing up. When we asked where babies come from, we were usually answered with a suspicious look, or, if we were really lucky, an admonishment to eat all of our dinner.

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Watch Sandy Hook School Children Perform a Moving Rendition of 'Over the Rainbow'

Emerald Catron — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:54:33 +0000

It's Tuesday, so you probably need a good cry. Here, watch this video. It's children from Sandy Hook Elementary performing 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' on 'Good Morning America.' The kids recorded the song, with folk musician Ingrid Michaelson, at the home of former Talking Heads members Tina Weymouth and Christ Frantz.

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Kids Eating Warheads Is Easily the Most Painful Supercut Ever

TheFW Staff — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 15:20:46 +0000

We've previously shared with you videos of poor kids making adorably sour faces while tasting the deceptively delicious candy Warheads. These kids are expecting something sweet, and what they get is punch of sour right in the face.

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Young Cancer Patient Has Heartwarming Meeting With His Wrestling Hero

Emerald Catron — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 19:38:55 +0000

Professional wrestlers may seem like tough guys, but underneath their shiny spandex outfits and long, flowing hair (clearly a sign of ultimate masculinity), they have hearts of gold. Daniel Bryan, for example, recently met with a seven-year-old boy who has had brain cancer for almost four years, and says he's Bryan's biggest fan. It's okay if you need to go grab some Kleenex before you look at the pictures.

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Is the 'Baby Snatched By an Eagle' Video Real or Fake?

Kyle Dowling — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 16:09:55 +0000

Yep, this actually happened. (Maybe.) Going down in Montreal, the video -- in which an eagle unsuccessfully attempts to snatch up a toddler -- has racked up over 1 million YouTube hits in just one day.

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10 Adorable Reactions on Christmas Morning

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 11:30:21 +0000

On Christmas morning, there's nothing worse than getting a bad reaction to one of your presents. This is especially prevalent among the younger crowd, particularly those under age 12. Why? Well, the kiddos don't necessarily have an understanding of faking appreciation and re-gifting later, so it just comes off as bratty behavior.

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Awesome Kid Beatboxes In Class

Emerald Catron — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:45:54 +0000

This is way more impressive than anything any of our classmates ever did. This kid can seriously beatbox.

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Redditor Parent Makes Hilarious Family Christmas Cards

Emerald Catron — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 22:46:03 +0000

Aside from that time when a cousin, without a trace of irony, sent a family Christmas card that was a picture of all the kids dressed up in hunting camo holding rifles, these are the best family Christmas cards ever. They were made by Redditor TPThatsMe, and if you go to the post on Imgur, you can also watch a video for how each of the photos came into being.

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15 Kids Who'd Do Anything To Get Off Santa's Lap

Cameron Simcik — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 15:40:38 +0000

One of the best parts about the holiday season is when Santa comes to town for a visit. Every single year, he makes his rounds to American shopping malls so little kids (and adults-- we’re guilty) can have an up-close-and-personal gift-begging session with the guy. The whole thing is pretty impressive if you think abo

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

Emerald Catron — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 22:10:02 +0000

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

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20 Ridiculous Halloween Costumes for Kids

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:16:47 +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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