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Bed Time: 11 Imaginative Places to Sleep

Creative beds aren't just for kids. People of all ages can enjoy a little imagination in the design of their sleeping chambers. 1. A Cuddly... READ ON

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Are Playgrounds Too Safe?

Many of us grew up in an era when playgrounds were still risky fun. But playgrounds have become increasingly stripped of their potentially dangerous equipment. These days, they're safe havens for our little babes, but a New York Times article asks if that's actually good for them in the long run. As it turns out, all that safety might be hindering the tot's development. Sure, broken bones are no fun. But by playing on tall jungle gyms and monkey bars, kids learn to overcome their fears and become much less... READ ON

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There May Be a New World's Largest Baby

Out in Texas, a woman named Janet Johnson just gave birth to a 16 pound 1 ounce baby. Officials need to verify the details, but he might be the largest baby ever born. He was 24" long and even born with a full head of hair, making him appear more like a 3 month old baby than a newborn. Doctors and news crews have already nicknamed him "The Moose." His mother reminisced about their pre-birth preparations that have already been proven pointless: 'I can’t believe he’s that big. A lot of the baby... READ ON

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Secret Doors and Hidden Passageways

I've always been fascinated with the concept of hidden rooms and secret passageways. That's why this article featuring 10 such architectural surprises was so fun to read. My personal favorite was this hidden playroom behind an ordinary cupboard. Any child who grew up reading The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe would be absolutely crazy about having such a magical play area. Be sure to check out the rest over on Oddee, including a hidden garage and a secret wine... READ ON

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Let The Kids Say "Wii!"

Good news for all the parents out there who are worried about their kids not exercising enough. A new study by researchers at Brigham Young University and University of Massachusetts has shown that kids who play 10 minutes of active videogames, like Wii Boxing or Dance Dance Revolution, get exercise that's just as stimulating as a three-mile walk on a treadmill. This is particularly good for kids who live in cities where playing outside is either dangerous or unpractical. Better still, the kids most at... READ ON

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Have a Daughter? Get a Prenup!

A new study shows that couples with first-born daughters are 5% more likely to divorce than those who don't, and the statistic shoots up to 10% in families who have three or more daughters. Now that the numbers are in place, psychologists are hotly debating why families with boys have fewer occurrences of divorce. Some researchers argue that fathers are more likely to stay with their family if they are concerned about the impact a fatherless childhood may have on a boy. Others contend that women feel... READ ON

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Kids Artwork Perfected By Pros

Ever wonder what would happen if a skilled artist took children's pictures and transformed them into realities? They have, and the results are fantastic. From professional comic artist Dave Devries' detailed paintings of children's monsters and superhero sketches detailed in his book Monster Engine to a school fundraiser that involved Anne Karsten making plushies from pictures drawn by 4th and 5th graders, these projects are both inspired and adorable. The picture above shows the stuffed toy Silke... READ ON

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Little Billy's Letters

If you woke up one day and decided to write a series of letters to famous people, while pretending to be a ten year-old child, do you think anyone would write back? Bill Geerhart decided to try this experiment while he was unemployed during the 1990s. Surprisingly, quite a few people, or at least their representatives, responded to his inner child and the original letters paired with the responses are now available in his book, Little Billy's Letters. A few samples from the book are available on... READ ON

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Dangerous Things Kids Should Do

With today's paranoia of terrorists, child molesters and more, kids are missing more and more opportunities to go out, have fun and well...be kids.Â To fight this, a new parenting mentality has started to arise, arguing that kids should go outside to play rough, even if it means getting a few scrapes and bruises along the way. The free-range parenting movement has been getting a lot of steam lately and the idea has been a hot topic of debate. A recent book called Fifty Dangerous Things (You Should Let... READ ON

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Fantastically Imaginative Playhouses

When I was a kid, I longed for a simple treehouse to play in. But the playhouses featured on Web Urbanist put my childhood fantasies to shame. The post has every type of possible playhouse, from realistic, scaled-down houses to cartoon-styled buildings to castles and pirate ships. Of course, only the wealthiest 1% of America could afford most of these playhouses (some cost over $10,000) and most kids will grow tired of their play areas within a matter of years, but its still fun to dream about being the... READ ON