Barney the purple dinosaur was everywhere in the 1990s and aughts, courtesy of the children’s TV series Barney & Friends.

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Macaulay Culkin has strict rules for fans if they wish to approach him in public. The "Home Alone" icon was a guest on Jason Bateman and Will Arnett's "Smartless" podcast and explained that he sets ...

Paris Hilton has long been an icon of festive glamour. However, these days, her holiday celebrations have taken on a much sweeter, family-focused tone. Known for her “Sliving” lifestyle and elaborate ...

Most school kids in Michigan have the next two weeks off for Christmas and New Year's, but many parents aren't as lucky. While kids may be sleeping in Monday, adults still will have to get up and head ...

The end of 2025 means kids have time off from school. But that doesn't necessarily mean their parents are off work. State law doesn't have a black-and-white answer to whether you can leave your kids ...

NOTE: This story first published in July 2024. We're bringing it back as part of our holiday coverage. After this week, kids will be home for Christmas break. That doesn't mean all parents are off ...

Kentucky does not have a specific law stating the age a child can be left home alone. State law defines neglect as when a child's health or welfare is harmed or threatened due to a lack of adequate ...

Barney the purple dinosaur was my first English teacher. Through songs, make-believe, and games, I learned how to greet people, ask kids if they wanted to play, and talk about the weather, which ...

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