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Gifting: The Budget Woes That Keep on Giving
Look, I don?t want to alarm anyone, but Thanksgiving is past? How did that happen? What this insidious passing of time says is that Christmas is less than four weeks away.
Burger King Goes With Less Sodium For Kids
Burger King announced last week they'll be reducing the sodium in meals for kids and in some items for adults in an effort to be, or appear, more healthy.
Black Friday at Wal-Mart
Black Friday, the busiest day for shoppers and businesses, took on it's namesake when, at a New York Wal-Mart, an employee actually died from being trampled to death by rabid shoppers.
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Relatives raise concern about abused toddler a bit late
The relatives of a 20-month-old who was beaten to death now have 20/20 hindsight as they realize they had concerns for the child's safety.
Toddler escapes crib, struck by car
A 2-year-old who managed to get out of his crib, leave the house, and wander into the street was fatally struck by a car.
12-year-old dies from deodorant overdose
Yikes, we're sure we're not the only ones that didn't know deodorant could be fatal.
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Latest Recalls »
Claire's children's necklaces recalled
Friends who get lead poisoning together, stay together.
Toy TV recalled for lead
It's funny! It's realistic! It's poisonous! The latest lead-tainted toy from the Far East is OKK Trading's Mini-Televisor toy TV.
Toy xylophone recalled for lead
We're starting to think that maybe you should stay away from dollar store toys all together.
Infant Mylicon recalled
Oh how we relied on Infant Mylicon for our ultra-gassy baby.
Strawberry Quik recalled
Nestlé USA is recalling the most unnatural -- yet tasty -- substance on Earth, Strawberry Quik.
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Shave the Date: No Bush Left Behind
My fellow Americans. Regardless of how you voted this past Tuesday, the timely exit of President Bush should be something we can all agree on.
Too Fast, Too Soon
I was thirty-two when my wife gave birth to our first child.
Take a Parent, Add Politics and Mix
This is my favorite picture of my parents – it was taken shortly after their engagement in 1963 –  and is a perfect depiction of a young couple, living in America, at that time.
What's for dinner? Got me.
It's five o'clock. You've just finished work. Now you must pick up the kids from daycare and get home in time to make dinner.
Bumpy Roads and Poop: The Big Oh-Five
Eric, my baby, turned 5 last week. The big oh-five.
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Parenting »
My Brother's Keeper?!?
A four-year-old's journey into sibling-dom.
By Jessica Carlson
Football Banter
The Super Bowl brings back football memories.
By Diane Payne
Tough Girl
My daughter has an aggressive streak.
By Susan Cuadrado
The Living Will
My daughter's will may be greater than my own...
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Momstumes
By Dana Tuszke
What's the Matter With Mommy?
Need Guidance? Have Questions? Call 1-800-NUT-E-MOM!
By Kelley Cunningham
Mamma Mia
Feeling imperfect after childbirth.
By Anita Doberman
Growing Pains
Ms. Independent meets Mr. Mom
By Elizabeth Thompson
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Earth to Mommy
The fall from green grace isn't that far down.
By Suzanne Lafetra
A Socially Irresponsible Stroll Through My Neighborhood
Sometimes convenience trumps political correctness.
By Robin Dutton-Cookston
Remember the Fallen
Take a moment to reflect today on the men and women who have died to keep you and your children safe.
Parenting Outside the Razor Wire
What happens when parents are separated by a prison sentence?
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A primer.
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