Kids' Hero Gifts

A pediatrician with children hanging off his arms

Joey discovers the difference between coffee beans and jelly beans.

Frank moonlights as a Grill Sergeant.

"I'm sorry, Ms. Cole is busy balancing family and career. Can I take a message and have her call you back?"

Striving to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, scientists attempt to harness the energy of a toddler's tantrum.

Two old superheroes on a park bench feeding the birds.

It's okay Mom! As a broker, I'm under supervision of the SEC!

Babies vs. Dogs

We tried rocking her to sleep, but she still seems tired and cranky.

Mother feeds messy child with extra long spoon.

"Can I multi-task? As a single mom I'm both the bread-winner and bread-baker!"

'Does this get me a purple heart?'

"Being the smartest girl in third grade is going to Melinda's head."

'We're doing the right thing, Bob, Let Andy solve problems with bullies at school his own way,,,'

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"Why, Mr. Larsen! We were about ready to give up on you."

'I'm a work-at-home dad.'

"I mean, he does have a point."

Dad's home

"It's different when they're your own."

"Stop with the tennis balls! There's no oil down here... just monsters."

'Mother will catch you!'

"Yeah, the medals are nice, but this is what I'm most proud of!"

'Billy takes his jungle gym seriously!'

"I said 'I quit'. Nobody listens to me any more."

"Kosovo, Iraq, Afghanistan...Sarge Higgins is one hell of a tough guy! But he wouldn't have a chance against my mom - she raised three kids!"

Sorry but It Really Is Too Late to Save the World

'I'm about to throw a tantrum. What are you doing?'

Father cuts the legs off of bed to solve the 'monster under the bed problem.'

"Just teachers' lounge will suffice, Ed."

'My problems seem small to you because you're so darn BIG'

'Come out of that cupboard. If you can't stand up to the class bully, who will? After all, you are the Headmaster...?'

"Ugh. I've been on hold for 20 minutes..."

"You were right, honey, she was tired... I only had to read six books to her tonight!"