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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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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 New OSHA Guidelines
RE: Strategic Partnership For Worker Safety And Health Guidelines For Drivers of Family Vehicles
By Joan Conde
WTF?! Toy Roundup
Design Your Own Basketball, Mighty Beanz, Crocodile Dentist, Marshmallow Peeps Marshmallow Maker
I’m Pregnant, Einstein!
Expecting mothers have no shame.
By Janene Mascarella
The Genuine Spider Killer
One mom embraces her killer instinct.
By Tricia Ellis Christensen
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Priscilla Superstar! written by Nathaniel Hobbie, illustrated by Jocelyn Hobbie
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Pierre in Love by Sara Pennypacker; illustrations by Petra Mathers
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Gator, written and illustrated by Randy Cecil
Work! Work! Work!
Who has time to work?
By Ken Swarner
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Growing Pains
The Color People.
By Elizabeth Thompson
What's the Matter With Mommy?
I resolve...
By Kelley Cunningham
What's the Matter With Mommy?
West and Rewaxation at Wast, or, A Taste of the Empty Nest
By Kelley Cunningham
Imperfections
Are phobias hereditary?
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Shades of Gray
It's not always black and white.
By Misty Nuckolls
My Many Hats
The life of a stay at home working mom.
By Christina Barber
Remember the Fallen
Take a moment to reflect today on the men and women who have died to keep you and your children safe.
Religious Intolerance
Just get over it.
By Shannon Kietzman
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