Oh, Mother
Are these parents quirky or crazy? You decide!
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02/13/13'Weather Kid' Gives Impressive, Adorable ForecastWilliam Hallman, 9, of Fargo, North Dakota charms with his entertaining and charismatic presentation of the weather on his local news station. |
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02/01/137-Year-Old Boy from New York Handcuffed in Police StationAt first, this kid was a victim. Less than 24 hours later, the public cried bully. In an era of rapid-fire reporting and social media, it's a sobering reminder to get the whole story before passing judgment. |
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01/31/13Dolce & Gabbana Selling a Fragrance for BabiesThe famous fragrance maker seems to think there are a lot of stinky infants out there, and it plans to fix that – with its new baby perfume. |
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01/29/13Parents Give Babies 'Danger' as Middle Name – LiterallySo far in 2013, an Australian couple and pair of British buskers bestowed this lofty moniker – more typically used as a joke – upon their sons. But what's in a name? |
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01/18/13Cops and Robbers: Kids' Play Gets First Grade Student SuspendedA 6-year-old at a Maryland elementary school gets in serious trouble after making an imaginary handgun gesture during recess. |
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01/03/13Mom Buys Son an iPhone for Christmas – with a ContractMom Janell Burley Hofmann gifted her 13-year-old son a smartphone for the holidays, but it came with 18 strict rules on how and when to use it. |
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12/28/12Oh Mother Year in Review: Top 10 Crazy Parenting Moments of 2012If it's shocking, stupid or just plain silly, these parents have done it in the past year. Here's our roundup of the most memorable Oh Mother blog stories. |
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12/13/12Mom Blogger Takes Aim at Elf on the Shelf OverachieversA fed-up writer and others dish – and gripe – on parents who go above and beyond with the creativity of their 'Elf on the Shelf' poses and 'activities.' |
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12/03/12Disappointed Dad Sends Three Grown Kids Brutally Honest EmailA retired naval captain from England is 'bitterly' let down by the way his children are living life. Was his email too truthful? |
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11/27/12Weird Kids Toys from Around the WorldStrange digital pets, bizarre plush animals, a 'Facebank' and dolls that are subjected to syringes and surgery – check out some odd stuff from afar. |










