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The latest parental public shaming technique is also the most narcissistic one we've ever encountered.

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Imagine you are buying stocking stuffers and Christmas gifts for your daughter, niece, or granddaughter. You see some cute snuggly girly backpacks, some princess dresses, some multi-colored knee socks, some lip gloss, and crotchless panties! No we are not joking! This is similar to what happened to Erin French as she visited a children’s store in Colorado.

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This story is tragic -- simply tragic.  In June a 14 year old, eighth grade student, Brandon from Pittsburgh smoked some pot.  Tragically he tried to use a PEZ dispenser as a pipe and inhaled partially melted plastic which  coated his lungs with toxic chemicals.

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Have you had the email with a new children's book "Go the F@@K to Sleep" written Adam Mansbach?  Adam -- like many parents, has had a few challenging nights trying to get his two-year-old daughter to bed.  Apparently his daughter (like most of our kids) had tested his patience one night and he posted to his Facebook page “Be on the lookout for my forthcoming children’s book, Go the F*ck to Sleep.”  We found the video of the Samuel Jackson narrating this book -- while we were at it we found some of our other favorite quotes of  Samuel Jackson after the jump.  Who's going to go home and watch Pulp Fiction?

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A 6-year-old boy in Oregon confessed that the reason he stole his family's van and a roll of pennies was because he was hungry and wanted to pick up some grub.

Unfortunately for the boy, no food was had.

Instead, the inexperienced, obviously unlicensed driver crashed into a pickup truck while en route. He also hit several mailboxes along the way.

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The parents of a 15-month-old baby were a little confused when their child began talking to the walls at a Michigan Applebee's over the weekend.

After further inspection, they discovered their child's innocent-looking sippy cup had been filled with a margarita instead of the apple juice they ordered.

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Capturing your graduating high school student's transformation from a "kid" to an "adult" is one of the most contradicting moments of your life. Lifescript.com sums up the Senior Portrait very well -- more after the jump.

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Facebook is hosting an online summit with President Obama and the First Lady to find ways to stop and prevent bullying. If you would like to participate in this landmark forum it is at 11am today.

Yesterday the Obamas reached out via facebook to announce their role and point of view on this topic -- more after the jump.

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In a special announcement of Facebook -- Michelle Obama and President Obama set the stage for an online summit "Bullying Prevention" -- starting March 10, 2011.

Calling to action all parents, coaches, teachers and students to step forward and become the solution. You can participate online at StopBullying.gov or on Facebook.

More after the jump.

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Tomorrow is a big day for kids in the 4th, 5th and 8th grade as the Writing TAKS test are being issued.

We have found up some sure fired tips that will help you prime your child -- after the jump.

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15-year-old James Mond is being forced by his mother to stand on various Tampa, Florida street corners with a sign that details his poor GPA and bad score on an achievement test.

The sign encourages motorists to "Honk if I need an education."

Rhoda Holder says James will have to perform this task for a week, and believes her tough love will prevent her child from becoming a drop out.

Psychologist Stacey Scheckner, who My Fox Tampa spoke to, thinks this humiliating technique will backfire and result in James acting out more.

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