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The Candy Wars
Obviously, it is never too early for me to start scheming ? and worrying ? about where my next sugar rush will come from.
And the Rich Get Richer ...
Those in senior management at American Girl, I'm talking to you.
Would someone please give Maureen McCormick some attention?
If someone doesn't, she's going to keep appearing on reality TV shows and rehashing her romance with Barry Williams ad nauseum and I am ready to throw another football at her nose just to shut her up.
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Latest Headlines »
Casey Anthony indicted for murder
Bad news for Casey Anthony -- a grand jury indicted her today in the murder of her daughter, Caylee, along with other charges.
Teen shot while TP-ing house
Last month a teen was shot for egging a car, and now another teen has been shot for toilet papering a house.
No extra kindergarten for you!
An Indiana boy's parents are appealing a judge's ruling that the boy -- who suffers from a traumatic brain injury -- is not allowed to enroll in both morning and afternoon kindergarten classes.
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Latest Recalls »
More Simplicity brand cribs recalled
Various retailers have announced a voluntary recall of side drop cribs made by Simplicity, Inc.
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.
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Orgasmic Birth
If you’ve been wondering where the hell your “Big O” went, apparently you might want to consider giving birth naturally.
10 Ways to Have Your Very Own Picky Eater
You know, I envy moms who complain their children won’t eat spinach or turn their noses up at pot roast.
An Open Letter to Sarah Palin
Dear Gov. Palin, Yes, it's me again. I told you I'd be back in touch.
The Secret Life Of A Stay-At-Home Dad: Deadbeat, Invalid, And Lothario
"It always makes me happy to have both parents present at our open house," our daughter's kindergarten teacher told us last year.
My kid's going to die. Is yours?
The thing that sets parents of kids with special needs apart from other parents is simple.
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The View From Here

Filling His Size 13 Shoes

By Amy Nathan
Elmo and Clifford don't live here anymore. My son outgrew Nick Jr. before Dora was born and long before the Backyardigans moved to town.

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The case for Electoral College reform.
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What's the Matter With Mommy?
He blinded me with science.
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Use this tool to find out an approximate date of when that hellion is expected to appear on Earth.
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Beauty and fashion information to help you become the hottest piece of ass at the PTA.
Lifestyle »
What a Long, Strange, Trip it Was
The Gorelik Arizona vacation.
By Rosie Gorelik
Complainer or Advocate?
What does it take to make a change for the better?
By Joy Jarman-Walsh
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Pumpkins
Written and illustrated by Ken Robbins
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It's a Girl: Women Writers on Raising Daughters; Miss Mingo and the First Day of School
Politics/Society »
Cutting Away the Truth
A view on one of the very first parenting decisions -- circumcision.
By Peter Mackey
A Better Mousetrap?
Today's supermarket aisles are full of innovative new products like green ketchup and purple french fries. What are these people thinking??
By Linda Sharp
Special Needs of the Gifted Child
Exceptional minds have requirements, too.
By Kristina Ashlock
A Socially Irresponsible Stroll Through My Neighborhood
Sometimes convenience trumps political correctness.
By Robin Dutton-Cookston
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Growing Pains
But then again, what else could I say?
By Elizabeth Thompson
Not Your Average Fairy Tale
Saving Face: What to do when your girlfriend could care less about California
By Melissa Doak
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I'm Just Blogging My Summers Away
By Elizabeth Thompson
The View From Here
The Top Five Reasons School Should Not Start in August
By Amy Nathan
Parenting »
Not Another Flower
By Alice J. Wisler
The Elusive Playdate
It's the dating game all over again.
By Lori Sender
My Super *Bleep* Sixteen
By Cyn Vela
A Frog Named French Fry
With my three boys, he didn't have a chance...
By Kelly Miller
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