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Jacob and Sophia Top List of Most Popular Baby Names — What Else Made the Top 10?

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 14 May 2013 09:45:15 +0000

Jacob and Sophia are not a couple in the latest movie adaptation of a Nicholas Sparks novel, but they may be soon at this rate. Those just so happened to be the two most popular baby names in America in 2012, according to the Social Security Administration. It’s the 14th consecutive year Jacob topped all [...]

Child Pornography Case Involving Infants Leads To Lafayette Man's Guilty Plea

Brandon Comeaux — Tue, 14 May 2013 06:59:49 +0000

Ray Hatton III of Lafayette has admitted to storing child pornography on his computer - illegal images that prosecutors say involved infants and very young children.

10 Years Ago Today – Mr. Rogers Dies [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 14:17:09 +0000

I think it is a fitting tribute to a man who taught me the power of imagination, dreams and kindness. It is amazing the things that will grow when you plant them in the garden of your mind.

St. Landry Parish Sheriff Is Investigating Death Of 19 Month Old

Ken Romero — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 10:00:04 +0000

The child was transported to a local hospital and pronounced dead on arrival.

A Discount Off Your Family Meal For Something As Simple As This!

Brad Vincent — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:47:23 +0000

Mom, “Can we go home now?” Have you ever been in a store and seen children just going wild? Crying, screaming, throwing things off the shelf, etc. You might be surprised to find out just how much well behaved children can help you. At an Italian restaurant in Washington state they are offering discounts to parents [...]

Judge Tells Deadbeat Dad Who Owes $96K in Child Support He Can't Have Kids For 5 Years

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 09:14:24 +0000

You know when Judge Judy gets all angry and yells at a defendant for his inability to take care of the six kids he has with seven different women? Well, this story is so much better than that. A judge in Ohio’s Lorain County has ordered a fella by the name of Asim Taylor to [...]

Eagle Tries To Snatch Kid – Real Or Fake? [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 09:59:34 +0000

Did that eagle really try to fly away with a child? Incredible video of a large bird and a small baby or is it all a fake?

Put Your Best Foot Forward For St Jude With Downtown Lafayette Walk

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 10:43:28 +0000

It's the St Jude Give Thanks Walk. It's not a run, it's not a timed event, it's not a showcase for elite athletes, it's a walk. A short simple stroll beginning at Parc San Souci in downtown Lafayette.

Would You Let Your Child Undergo Plastic Surgery If It Could Prevent Bullying? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 07:00:19 +0000

Bullying has been around forever, but it’s really come to the forefront over the last few years with experts and educators weighing in with different ways to solve this problem that affects so many kids. Recently Nadia Ilse, a 14-year-old girl in Georgia, was given complimentary plastic surgery so she could pin back the ears that had [...]

What's the Biggest Health Problem Facing Kids? — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 10:12:58 +0000

It’s probably safe to say that kids these days aren’t as healthy as youngsters have been in the past. But of all the health risks that children of the 21st century face, which poses the biggest threat? The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health asked 2,144 adults to rate [...]

Father Sings For Son's Recovery [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:20:52 +0000

A simple song with a very important message and your opportunity to make a difference. Don't miss your chance to do the right thing.

Moms Who Try to 'Have It All' Could Be More Depressed

Shauna Wright — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 13:56:52 +0000

Moms who make their kids the center of their worlds to the detriment of everything else may think they’re better parents, but a new study finds they may be setting themselves up for a major bout of depression.

Great Moments In Parenting [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:56:32 +0000

Monsters under the bed, how do you teach your kid to be brave? Well this Mom need not worry about her three year old. She is quite brave and has a distinct plan on how to handle any monsters that might dare to enter her bedroo

New Study Reveals Spanking Kids in Public Is Common [POLL]

Mike Adams — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 06:41:21 +0000

You might think in today’s world of soft disciplinary parenting most moms and dads aren’t beating their little diaper terrorists as a means of making them obey, but a new study finds that they actually are — just not when they think someone “important” is looking.

"Happy" Baby's First Words Cause Mom To Lose It [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 14 Jun 2012 10:49:38 +0000

When you have children teaching them to talk when they are babies is a big deal. When they get to be teenagers teaching them to shut up becomes the bigger issue. Let's not focus on the evil teen years, lets

The Imagination Game- Summer Camp

Jude Walker — Thu, 03 May 2012 15:00:42 +0000

Jim Phillips and Chere Coen will present The Imagination Game- Summer Camp, featuring creative themes and activities that lead to the imaginative skills for writing and storytelling. For ages 7-17, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. June 25-29 at Cite des Arts, 109 Vine St. in downtown Lafayette. Summer camps are a great way to [...]

Father Deflects Truck With One Hand To Save Child [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:02:43 +0000

Children are naturally curious and that means they have a tendency to wander into places they shouldn't wander. We see it every year when kids walk out into the street during a Mardi Gras Parade to grab beads. They are totally oblivious to the three tons of truck,trailer and drunken revelers that is descending upon them. The father in this video was not only in the right place at the right time.

Pregnancy Time-Lapse; A Miracle In Under 2 Minutes [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:53:31 +0000

If you are a fan of the miracle I invite you to spend just a few minutes with this family. They were thoughtful and kind enough to include us in the process of preparing and sharing the greatest gift we as humans can receive.

Less Snooki And More Of Mr. Rogers [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 14:34:37 +0000

For so many of us growing up in the 1970's and 80's The Neighborhood of Make-Believe and Fred Rogers' house was a safe haven from a world that was growing more scary every day. Sure we all made fun of Mr. Rogers and his sweater and his sneakers but deep down inside we all craved the kindness and attention he preached from his porch.

Children Of The 90′s – Do You Remember These? [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:10:49 +0000

Was it really a better time? Were they really the best days of our lives? I can't say for sure, I like to think that a better day is as close as tomorrow. Still, the chance to revisit the past is always fun for me. If you were a kid in the 90's then this just might hit your memory button pretty hard. How many of these do you remember?