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Rivalry Revels in Psyched Out Parenting
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Who Ever Said That Life is Fair?
Throughout my life, I have been on a pursuit of justice and equality.
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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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Brides, Boys and Bellyaches
I always knew single parenthood would have its challenges, but I never imagined it would make me ill.
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.

My Many Hats

The life of a stay at home working mom.


By Christina Barber
A friend once asked, "How can you do that? How can you be a stay at home mom, get all of that writing done and not go crazy?" My reply was simple.

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Mother Magnetism
Applying eyeliner, the shrinking pores myth, thicker lashes, and the Fifis!
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Mother Magnetism
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Mother Magnetism
This week: it's all about great lashes.
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A Socially Irresponsible Stroll Through My Neighborhood
Sometimes convenience trumps political correctness.
By Robin Dutton-Cookston
Religious Intolerance
Just get over it.
By Shannon Kietzman
Red Fish, Blue Fish
A view of Conservative vs. Liberal values in America's classrooms.
By Alan Thomas
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My kids are expanding their vocabularies...
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When It's Someone Else's Child
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