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8 Surprising Reasons Why Being a Dad is Awesome

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 14:20:14 +0000

Father’s Day — it’s the one time of the year you can tell the old man you appreciate how much he tolerates you constantly hitting him up for advice, wisdom and money. It’s a day for dads to soak in their contribution to future generations, even if that contribution once smeared dog poop all over [...]

No Matter How Old You Are, Father Still Knows Best

Laura Daniels — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:28:51 +0000

A new survey says 92 percent of us adults still get advice from our dads. The most common things we ask Pops about? -Making a big purchase -Switching careers -Making an education decision -Raising a family -Job searching -Dating Regardless of if your dad is still with us, some of his words have got to [...]

Pregnancy Belt Allows Expectant Fathers To Feel Baby's Movements In Real Time [VIDEO]

Laura Daniels — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:05:00 +0000

Just in time for Father’s Day…now expectant dads can REALLY feel what their expectant partners are feeling! (Actually, it was something invented by Huggies…and probably won’t be available on a wide scale any time soon, but it’s still adorable to see a dad cry when he feels what mom’s feeling!) Sure, we’ve all heard of [...]

Send Your Graduation Dedication Here!

Brian Russel — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:13:27 +0000

Who do you know that’s graduating? My Facebook is littered with people graduating. But graduating isn’t limited to high school or college anymore. Pre-school, kindergarten, high school, college — it’s always great to see kids and people celebrating. If you’d like to wish someone a happy graduation, give them a give congrats in the comment [...]

Watch These Kids Trying to Say Tongue Twisters

Chris Chaberski — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:45:52 +0000

[onescreen item="5071560"] They say tongue twisters are a great way to teach a child how to speak English better. Really? Sounds like a great way to terrify the poor kid. If we actually had to say things like “unique New York” or “toy boat” over and over again in daily conversation, we might consider taking a [...]

Who Will Take Care Of Your Kids During Summer Break? [POLL]

Brian Russel — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:36:59 +0000

The school year is coming to a close, so where are our kids going to go? During the school year, it’s easy. We get the kids on the bus or take them to school in the morning, and then someone picks them up after school. But once school is over, where do they go? Every [...]

Pennies From Heaven — 7-Year-Old Buffalo Boy Collects Over $200 [PICTURES]

Laura Daniels — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:05:03 +0000

Allow me to introduce you to one of my new heroes, 7-year-old Alexander Kuebler. Alexander decided he wanted to step up to the plate and help collect money to help out the tornado victims in Oklahoma through our Pennies From Heaven fund. He camped outside the 7-11 in Blasdell during Memorial Day weekend… …And he [...]

'Despicable Me 2′ Clip: The Minions Get Fast and Furious

Britt Hayes — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:00:06 +0000

Universal has released a new clip from its upcoming animated film 'Despicable Me 2.' In the clip above, Steve Carell's villainous Gru character and his companion, voiced by the amazing Kristen Wiig, get a little rescue help from those adorable minions. The tiny yellow guys get into their typical shenanigans behind the wheel of a car. Watch out Vin Diesel, the minions may be coming for your 'Fast and Furious' job.

Adorable Baby Babbles Through An Entire Conversation With Her Dad [VIDEO]

Laura Daniels — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:42:57 +0000

Every once in a while, a video pops up that leaves you grinning ear-to-ear at your computer screen for an extraordinary amount of time. This is one of them. This little girl, barely a year old, holds an entire phone conversation with her father doing nothing but babbling…but it sounds like she’s making some really [...]

Where Does Your Child's School Rank By Efficiency Among Other Western New York Schools?

Brian Russel — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:02:40 +0000

Business First‘s Guide to Western New York Schools ranked local schools by administrative efficiency. Lancaster Central ranks number one. The report judges efficiency based on low spending rates per pupil, high ratios of students per administrative staffer and small percentages of budgets committed towards debt service. Here are the rest of the top 25: 2. [...]

Backpack Leashes — Yay Or Nay? [VIDEO]

Laura Daniels — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:01:13 +0000

An interesting topic came up in conversation with a friend of mine who’s a single mom to an adorable two-year-old little boy. They recently returned from their first trip to Disney, and she said there were a CRAZY amount of kids walking around with those backpacks with leashes attached. We both agreed they’ve been around [...]

2-Year-Old Sings The Beatles "Don't Let Me Down" [VIDEO]

Laura Daniels — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 11:10:21 +0000

Here’s a fun, 90-second escape from whatever you’re currently procrastinating… A dad taught his adorable 2-year-old to sing a Beatles classic. He’s still learning his way around the verses but really goes all-out on the chorus. Adding adorable points, the kid’s got his own little ukelele…

Has Your Child Ever Cut Their Own Hair?

Brian Russel — Thu, 30 May 2013 20:49:22 +0000

My son has! I got a text from my wife late yesterday afternoon with the above pictures, so I asked when it happened. She said that morning (on my watch)! She said it took her a while to pull it out of him. He kept saying that he didn’t cut his hair…that a friend at [...]

Couple Lets 10-Year-Old Daughter Ride In Dog Cage In Back Of Pickup Truck [PICTURES / VIDEO]

Laura Daniels — Thu, 30 May 2013 11:00:42 +0000

This is just one of those stories where, if I put my own slant on it, it’s just not fair. So I’ll let the facts speak for themselves. (I do think it’s safe to say neither of these two are going to go on as rocket scientists.) On Sunday, 911 dispatchers in Millvale, Penn. got a [...]

Redshirting Kindergarteners Is New Trend Among Parents

Laura Daniels — Wed, 29 May 2013 10:20:32 +0000

When I was growing up, kids who were born in the summer were either the youngest in the class, or the oldest, depending on when their parents decided to put them in school. It also used to be that parents took some pride in starting their kid early, because it seemed the kid was smart [...]

Introducing Our Western New York's Cutest Baby Winner!!!

Laura Daniels — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:15:23 +0000

It was the BIGGEST online contest we’ve EVER seen at Joy FM…and frankly, the most DIFFICULT to vote on as well! Each of the over 400 children submitted were positively adorable. But, like with all things competitive, a winner must be selected. The margin was less than 1 percent of the total vote. Winning by [...]

What To Do With A Clumsy Kid — 4 Tips

Brian Russel — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:48:44 +0000

Is your child clumsy? Mine is. The gash on his nose is from falling off his bike. You would think this is normal, except the bike has training wheels. Not impossible, I know, but it’s just series of clumsy things he does. Here are some tips if you have a clumsy kids, which in time they will [...]

Cuteness Overload — Animal Mothers + Daughters [PICTURES]

Heather Davis — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:50:43 +0000

Prepare for cuteness overload! I give you animal mothers and daughters.

Watch These Kids Eating Warheads for the First Time

Daily Distraction — Tue, 21 May 2013 17:45:23 +0000

[onescreen item="5069410"] Ah, we can remember the first time we tried a Warhead. Especially our cheeks, which have never been the same. The super-sour candy can surprise you with just how powerful it is, particularly the first time you try one. These poor kids will likely remember theirs for quite some time. Well, thanks to [...]

An Expensive — But Worth It — Birthday Weekend [PICTURES]

Brian Russel — Mon, 20 May 2013 20:45:29 +0000

My daughter turned eight yesterday. How time flies, right? So many activities We do whatever we can to make our kids’ lives memorable, and the best they can be. If there is anything worth spending money on, it’s your kids. I need a nap! Saturday, she had her normal dance class, followed by a world-class [...]