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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.

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I’m a minimalist and I’m cheap. My entire jewelry collection consists of my original wedding ring and a Timex watch.

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The Mother-to-Mother Postpartum Depression Support Book: Real Stories from Women who Lived Through It and Recovered
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What's Eating You? Parasites: The Inside Story Written by Nicola Davies; illustrated by Neal Layton
Queer Eye for the Straight Mom
We want a gay posse, too.
By Lizbeth Finn-Arnold
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Earth to Mommy
The fall from green grace isn't that far down.
By Suzanne Lafetra
Parenting Outside the Razor Wire
What happens when parents are separated by a prison sentence?
By Sandra Ray
A Socially Irresponsible Stroll Through My Neighborhood
Sometimes convenience trumps political correctness.
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Five years later.
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Not Your Average Fairy Tale
Sex Education. Lesbian Style.
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Mother Magnetism
My bikini line is on fire! Also, lip gloss hating husbands and fresh fragrance fun
By Kelly Reising
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If you don’t finish your kelp, you can’t have any acidophilus!
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