Heard on the Playground

Because kids say the funniest things—and we could always use a laugh—HeardonthePlayground.com has compiled tons of quotable kid wisdom, funny stories and amusing photos for parents to share and enjoy. Take a peek...

A test of the Emergency Broadcast System came on TV one morning.
My 5-year-old, Madison, asked: "What's that?"

Me: "Oh, that's a test of the Emergency Broadcast System."

Madison: "Well, I can't pass that test."

Daddies Do the Darndest Things 

I was having a great time playing with my 3-year-old daughter one Sunday afternoon. At one point she stuck her two fingers out and —with a mischevious grin—said, "Look at this, Dad."

Trying to keep her entertained, I playfully put her fingers in my mouth, pretending to bite them as I said, "Daddy's gonna eat your fingers for lunch."  She just stood there with a shocked look on her face.

When I asked what was wrong, she replied, "What happened to my booger?"

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