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Who Ever Said That Life is Fair?
Throughout my life, I have been on a pursuit of justice and equality.
What parents want (from a teacher!)
As a teacher I am confident in my professional abilities, but I never pass up an opportunity to gain knowledge and insight from those more experienced.
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Human remains detected in Casey Anthony's car
Florida investigators are saying that they have found proof that human remains were at some point in the trunk of Casey Anthony's car.
Children hit hardest by bad economy
Not surprisingly, a new report shows that children bear most of the brunt of poverty in the United States.
1,000 pound woman indicted in death of nephew
Mayra Lizbeth Rosales, the half-ton woman who was arrested in the murder of her 2-year-old nephew, was officially indicted by a grand jury.
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Abbott recalls Calcilo infant formula
Abbott has announced a voluntary recall of their Calcilo XD infant formula, after it was found the can may have been faulty, letting in air and causing oxidation.
Little Rider toys recalled for lead
The Master Toys and Novelties company have mastered putting lead paint on their Little Rider toys.
Douglas blankets recalled for strangulation hazard
Out of all the things that put our kids in harm's way, we didn't think they're blankie would be one of them.
Beco Butterfly Baby Carriers Recalled for Fall Hazard
Better put down the coffee, lady, you're going to need both hands free to catch your baby.
Fake teeth recalled for lead
We'll admit that sometimes when certain items are recalled for lead paint, we question anyone chewing on said item in the first place.
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Getting lucky.
It’s no secret that today, 08/08/08, is considered the luckiest day this year – thousands of superstitious couples are scheduled to get hitched and hordes of preggos are being offered huge prizes just to pop one out.
We're just not a beauty queen kind of family.
Earlier this summer, the owner of my kids’ Taekwondo school sent us an e-mail.
Loser Mom Syndrome
The most overlooked disease facing Mothers today is Loser Mom Syndrome.
Those cheatin' hearts.
It seems that you can’t open a newspaper, magazine, or hell, an email from a friend and not read about a politician’s wife, a celebrity’s spouse, or someone close to you suffering at the hands of their husband’s wandering eye.
The ins and outs of sex offender notification.
Are there any sex offenders living in your neighborhood? Of course not, you think.

Dancing Between the Party Lines

Parenting makes it not so black and white.


By Jennifer Cummins
When it comes to politics, it seems that I have to watch where I step when it comes to forming a concrete opinion as to whether I am for one major party or the other.

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Our guide to government, politics and advocacy in your area.
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Beauty and fashion information to help you become the hottest piece of ass at the PTA.
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Being Literal
A Cesarean delivery is permanent birth control.
By Carolyn Aspenson
Spinach and Birth Control
Doing my part.
By Bryan W. Fields
The No-Fear Option
Just wait 'til your father gets home!
By Mark Montgomery
A Mother's Day Wish
Remembering Mom.
By Lori Sender
Lifestyle »
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Once Upon a Tomb: Gravely Humorous Verses By J. Patrick Lewis; illustrated by Simon Bartram
Sick Days
I don't feel so good...
By Peggy Duffy
It's Not My Fault!
Finally, we have a scapegoat!
By Kerrie Flanagan
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Artist to Artist: 23 Major Illustrators Talk to Children About Their Art, from the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art
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Ask the Angry Baby
Smelly poop, a nanny's concerns, scabs, and colors
Learning to Read Palms
I see a tall, dark principal in your future.
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WWLD?, Barbie Luvs Spongebob, Superman Talking Dress Up, Home Depot Weed Trimmer
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RE: Strategic Partnership For Worker Safety And Health Guidelines For Drivers of Family Vehicles
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Politics/Society »
Cutting Away the Truth
A view on one of the very first parenting decisions -- circumcision.
By Peter Mackey
A Socially Irresponsible Stroll Through My Neighborhood
Sometimes convenience trumps political correctness.
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Religious Intolerance
Just get over it.
By Shannon Kietzman
Remember the Fallen
Take a moment to reflect today on the men and women who have died to keep you and your children safe.
"We all suffer from the preoccupation that there exists... in the loved one, perfection." -- Sidney Poitier