BIG FROG 104 » Kids

Ideas For Kids On Spring Recess This Week

Greg Splashin' McShea — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:10:52 +0000

Wondering what the kids can do this week, if they're home on spring recess? How about bringing them to the library. The Utica Public Library on Genesee Street in downtown Utica, is offering crafts, movies, games and fun for kids all week.

Florida Homeowners Group Bans Outdoor Playing For Kids

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:19:03 +0000

The old saying "kids will be kids" apparently doesn't wash with a Florida homeowners association. The directors of the 48-unit townhouse development, Persimmon Place, is proposing a new set of rules that, according to SFGate.com, is most definitely not kid friendly. Just how restrictive is it?

Watch This Father's Greatest Achievement

Kyle Dowling — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:11:44 +0000

Who's ready for 52 seconds of cute? Good, then watch on.

In this recent video -- featuring a father duetting with his daughter to the popular 'Mahna Mahna' tune from 'The Muppets' -- YouTube user Jesse Teeters claims this to be his greatest achievement in the two-and-a-half years he's been a parent. What that says about his fathering skills, we don't know, but our guess is that the guy is being hyperbolic... we hope.

Annoying Things Kids Say and Do

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 11:19:16 +0000

There used to be a TV show called "Kids Say the Darndest Things". Sometimes they say cute things, sweet things and adorable things. On other occasions they say things that are none of those, things that annoy even the most patient parents. Parenting Magazine came up with a list of the most annoying things kids say and then, for good measure, the most annoying things kids do.

Young Cancer Patient Has Heartwarming Meeting With His Wrestling Hero

Emerald Catron — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:38:55 +0000

Professional wrestlers may seem like tough guys, but underneath their shiny spandex outfits and long, flowing hair (clearly a sign of ultimate masculinity), they have hearts of gold. Daniel Bryan, for example, recently met with a seven-year-old boy who has had brain cancer for almost four years, and says he's Bryan's biggest fan. It's okay if you need to go grab some Kleenex before you look at the pictures.

10 Adorable Reactions on Christmas Morning

Cameron Simcik — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 15:04:21 +0000

On Christmas morning, there's nothing worse than getting a bad reaction to one of your presents. This is especially prevalent among the younger crowd, particularly those under age 12. Why? Well, the kiddos don't necessarily have an understanding of faking appreciation and re-gifting later, so it just comes off as bratty behavior.

Awesome Kid Beatboxes In Class

Emerald Catron — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:45:54 +0000

This is way more impressive than anything any of our classmates ever did. This kid can seriously beatbox. We just wonder where his teacher is that he has so much time to goof around and distract everybody. In fact, we’re going to make the near-constant presence of teachers in our classrooms responsible for our inability [...]

Redditor Parent Makes Hilarious Family Christmas Cards

Emerald Catron — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 22:46:03 +0000

Aside from that time when a cousin, without a trace of irony, sent a family Christmas card that was a picture of all the kids dressed up in hunting camo holding rifles, these are the best family Christmas cards ever. They were made by Redditor TPThatsMe, and if you go to the post on Imgur, you can also watch a video for how each of the photos came into being.

10 Kids Who Just Found Out They're Going to Disney World

Cameron Simcik — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 20:58:39 +0000

Disney World is the greatest place on earth. There's tons of awesome rides, even more awesome Disney characters walking around and enough sugary treats to seriously damage our health. But who cares! There's something about the magical park that makes adults act like kids and kids go wild with excitement, and the latter is particularly true.

Lack of Exercise Tops Parents List of Kids Health Worries

Matt Herkimer — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 10:24:42 +0000

Maybe it's just because I'm getting older but it didn't seem that lack of exercise was a big worry for my parents or my friends parents when I was a kid. We spent the bulk of our free time outdoors playing games, riding our bikes or going to a playground. Today, with the popularity of video games and computer activities that seems to have changed. A new survey reported by UPI lists lack of exercise as the number one health worry parents have concerning their kids. However, it's not the only one.

Kid's Allowance's Average $65 A Month

Matt Herkimer — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 10:00:38 +0000

Some kids have a list of chores to earn an allowance, some lucky ones (?) don't. As I recall, an allowance was not a part of our family's budget but my paper route usually got me by. A new survey reported by the American Institute of CPA's found that the average child is the United States get a $65 per month--or $780 per year--allowance. Allowances usually come with responsibilities, 89% of parents expect certain chores to be completed. How old are kids when they first get the cash?

Facebook Considering Letting Under 13′s Access Site

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 11:13:18 +0000

Facebook has nearly 700 million users worldwide but--according to their rules--none of them is under the age of 13. That could be changing. With the reality being that already some 7.5 million pre-teens are using the service the Chicago Tribune reports that some at the social networking giant are re-thinking their policy.

Things That Kids Today Never Have To Worry About

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:00:13 +0000

We live in an age of ever expanding convenience. What are incredible new advances in technology for me are taken for granted by kids who never knew a world without PC's, cell phones and apps. When I see some of the conveniences available today I start to wonder if what I call "the good old days" were all that good after all. Here are a few examples of what I'm talking about.

Kids Walking In Utica This Weekend

Greg Splashin' McShea — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:10:37 +0000

Another event associated with America’s Greatest Heart Run and Walk takes place this weekend, and this time it’s the kids’ turn. According to our sister station WIBX: “America’s Greatest Heart Run and Walk is presenting the 12th Annual Kids Walk this Saturday at 10:00am and 11:00am. The two separate times allow for more people to [...]

Mom Makes Teen Wear "I'm A Thief" T-Shirt [VIDEO]

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:01:50 +0000

Yesterday we featured a video about a dad who made his son stand on a street corner wearing a sign that said he was failing his classes at school. Now, according to WDSU-TV in New Orleans, a mom is making her 13-year old daughter wear a t-shirt saying "I'm a thief" after the girl was caught shoplifting.

"Cartoon Madness" Strikes Rome's Capitol Theater

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 09:45:36 +0000

I've been called a "looney tune" a few times in my life but if the real thing is what you are looking for head to Rome's Capitol Theater for a cartoon bonanza. All this week the theater has been showing "Looney Tunes" cartoons from the 40's and 50's to the delight of young and old alike. Here is a run down of what to expect.

Best Children's Books Ever

Matt Herkimer — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:00:01 +0000

We all remember our favorite books from our childhood, the ones we read before turning mom or dad turned the light off or the ones they read to us. Scholastic Parent and Child magazine has come up with a list of the greatest kids book ever and topping the list is the E.B. White classic "Charlotte's Web". The list of the 100 Greatest Books For Kids is varied and probably open to debate. What are the top 10 you ask?

Kids Off On Christmas Break

Matt Herkimer — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 09:00:01 +0000

The excitement of Christmas is wearing off but the kids still have a few more days off from school. What can you do to keep them busy? Maybe keep them occupied with the new toys and games they got from Christmas. Take them to a movie. There's no snow so sledding and tubing is out. Board games? Maybe. I came across a website that might be of use.

Winter Arrives Tomorrow

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:00:29 +0000

We in upstate New York usually consider winter to be whenever the first significant snowfall occurs but this year, absent any measurable snow, we have to let the calendar do the talking. Tomorrow, December 22, is the winter solstice with the season officially arriving at 12:31 EST. Although some people hate the cold weather months there are others who revel in outdoor activities like skiing, snowboarding and snowmobiling.

Ellen's Bad Santa Pictures

Matt Herkimer — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:50:44 +0000

As a general rule kids love visiting with Santa Claus. They look forward to climbing on his lap and telling him what they want for Christmas. However, there are exceptions to every rule and this one is no different. "The Ellen Degeneres Show" had people send in their pictures of kids who found the Santa experience something less than delightful.