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Author: Sonja Haller, USA TODAY

Life

The 6 best surprise toys for kids to ‘unbox:’ L.O.L dolls, Ryan’s World and more

December 6, 2019Sonja Haller, USA TODAYComments Off on The 6 best surprise toys for kids to ‘unbox:’ L.O.L dolls, Ryan’s World and more

L.O.L dolls, updated Hatchimals, Ryan’s World Super Surprise Safe and more YouTube star toys are among 2019’s top toy trends this year.

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Former ‘DWTS’ dancer says a Utah teacher berated the son he’s adopting over having 2 dads

December 1, 2019December 2, 2019Sonja Haller, USA TODAYComments Off on Former ‘DWTS’ dancer says a Utah teacher berated the son he’s adopting over having 2 dads

Former ‘DWTS’ dancer says family was hurt by a Utah teacher who said “men living together is a sin” after his son said he’s grateful to be adopted.

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The best kids’ movies to stream on Disney+, Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime in December

November 29, 2019Sonja Haller, USA TODAYComments Off on The best kids’ movies to stream on Disney+, Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime in December

See “Clifford” on Amazon Prime, “Avengers” movies, including “Thor: Ragnarock,” on Disney+ and “A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby” on Netflix.

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Jamie Lee Curtis and James Corden joke it’s ‘worth having kids’ as excuse for ditching plans

November 26, 2019Sonja Haller, USA TODAYComments Off on Jamie Lee Curtis and James Corden joke it’s ‘worth having kids’ as excuse for ditching plans

Jamie Lee Curtis and James Corden agree that it’s “worth having kids” for the excuses they afford parents to get out of having to go to events.

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Girl denied class picture over red hair glows fierce in photo shoot. ‘I got to be myself’

November 26, 2019Sonja Haller, USA TODAYComments Off on Girl denied class picture over red hair glows fierce in photo shoot. ‘I got to be myself’

A Michigan girl was denied a school picture because of her red hair extensions. It upset one Chicago dad, so he put his photography skills to use.

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6 easy, low-cost ways to keep kids busy at the Thanksgiving table – and adults sane

November 25, 2019Sonja Haller, USA TODAYComments Off on 6 easy, low-cost ways to keep kids busy at the Thanksgiving table – and adults sane

You don’t need to be a craft genius or spend a lot to occupy kids long enough to allow adults finish their meals.

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New mom Shawn Johnson breaks down after video shows husband’s collapse, ER visit

November 25, 2019Sonja Haller, USA TODAYComments Off on New mom Shawn Johnson breaks down after video shows husband’s collapse, ER visit

Andrew East went to the ER after collapsing in his gym three weeks after he and Shawn Johnson brought home their newborn. Johnson was “terrified.”

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Postal Service pleads for more kid-in-need ‘Dear Santa’ letters after running out

November 24, 2019November 24, 2019Sonja Haller, USA TODAYComments Off on Postal Service pleads for more kid-in-need ‘Dear Santa’ letters after running out

The U.S. Postal Service has launched its online service to answer “Dear Santa” letters from kids in need. It’s so successful, it needs more letters.

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‘She’s still very much here’: Bode Miller’s wife says she felt late daughter during birth of twins

November 21, 2019Sonja Haller, USA TODAYComments Off on ‘She’s still very much here’: Bode Miller’s wife says she felt late daughter during birth of twins

Morgan Miller says her daughter Emmy helped with the delivery of her and Bode’s twin boys and remains “very much here.”

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Jenna Bush Hager: ‘Daddy and mommy both do diapers.’ George W. Bush set the example

November 21, 2019November 21, 2019Sonja Haller, USA TODAYComments Off on Jenna Bush Hager: ‘Daddy and mommy both do diapers.’ George W. Bush set the example

Jenna Bush Hager says parents George W. Bush and Laura Bush taught her 50/50 parenting. Still, their household of five can be a ‘nut house.’

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