Getting your ears pierced can be a rite of passage for many children. And while some may cry — or have second thoughts as soon as the piercers come out to do the job — there are those brave ...

Needle or Piercing Gun? A look at three local spots that use sterile needles, and why this is a safer method for your child.

Piercing the ears of babies is a prevalent practice in ... a quick gunshot did the job. The girls did cry but only for a minute, after which they went back to being their usual smiley selves ...