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The Sheer Joy of Being a Child [VIDEO]

Wes Spicher — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 12:46:37 +0000

Most of the videos I share with you on our site need a little setup, this one speaks volumes on its own. Madelyn is a three year old little girl and the sheer joy she shows waiting on her first train ride is truly heartwarming. Check out the video and let us know what you [...]

Should Kids Be Fined for Skipping School?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 24 Aug 2012 17:38:51 +0000

You may already know some lucky kids are being rewarded with things like shoes, iPads and even cars just for showing up to school. But if they don’t, is it fair to fine them — and their parents?

A Child's View Of The World

Wes Spicher — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:36:01 +0000

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. I think this child’s picture says it all. In this day of distractions and the clutter of the everyday world, sometimes it is nice to just sit back and be grateful for what we have in this world. I found this picture that a little girl [...]

St Jude Radiothon Gives Listeners a Chance To Win Big Green Egg Cooker [VIDEO]

Mario Garcia — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:51:10 +0000

Kicker's annual ‘Country Cares For St Jude Kids Radiothon’ is Thursday, February 23rd and Friday, February 24th 2012. Thanks to Dot’s Ace Hardware the Grand Prize this year is a Big Green Egg cooker valued at $1000. There will also be other prize incentives for becoming a Partner in Hope during the 2 day radiothon. For only $20 a month you can give kids hope and help St Jude’s Research hospital continue their efforts to cure children with catastrophic diseases.

Brilliant Babies Learn to Read [VIDEOS]

Jathan Fink — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:12:52 +0000

It may seem that our modern culture doesn’t really encourage children to read much these days. With all the cartoons, video games and social media sites available today, it is no wonder that our young people are easily distracted. That’s one of the reasons I’m so delighted when I see parents who work hard to engage their children and teach them the power of literacy.

Country Cares For St Jude Kids Radiothon Feb. 23-24 On Kicker 102.5

Mario Garcia — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:46:41 +0000

Kicker 102.5 is gearing up for our annual “Country Cares For St. Jude Kid’s Radiothon”February 23-24th, 2012 brought to you by Sonic. We’ll have some great prizes to give away including an autographed guitar from The Country Music Store in Texarkana. The guitar was signed by Randy Owen, Kix Brooks, Martina McBride and several country stars who attended this year’s radio seminar in Memphis.

Ben Stiller Wants to Give to Charity Via a Naked Jennifer Aniston

Mimi — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:54:34 +0000

In a new public service announcement, Ben Stiller talks about his new charity which promises to give the public what they want — the Jennifer Aniston in the buff! Too funny. Stiller is trying to come up with a name for his legit charity to help out children in regions of the world that have [...]

What do you Think Wednesday: Does Spanking Create Problem Children?

Mimi — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:14:17 +0000

What is your opinion? Research has shown that children in homes full of books & educational games are less likely to get spanked. Studies say that corporal punishment can cause significant antisocial behavioral: lying, cheating & hitting. Does spanking create problem children?