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Eagle Eye Jerry
Step aside "Run Forest Run." Make room for "Jump Jerry.
Suburban Racism
Twice in the past month, I've heard outright racial slurs used in casual conversation.
The School Volunteer's Prayer
To be invoked by all  volunteer parents, field trip chaperones, parents, room parents and others of similar ilk among us: Lord grant me the strength to last through another fundraiser.
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Latest Headlines »
Boy accused of shooting grandma
A 12-year-old boy in Pixley, California has been arrested in the connection of the shooting death of his grandmother.
Mom at trial says she knew girl would die
A Kansas City, Missouri woman testifying in a trial about the death of her daughter admitted that the child's injuries were life threatening, but she refused to get her medical attention anyway.
Another kid dumped in Nebraska
Nebraska might want to rethink its "safe haven" law.
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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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Much has changed since my Cub Scout days.
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Beauty and fashion information to help you become the hottest piece of ass at the PTA.
Politics/Society »
Earth to Mommy
The fall from green grace isn't that far down.
By Suzanne Lafetra
Steal This Child
Is the news media exploiting parents’ fear of child abduction?
By Prescott Carlson
A Socially Irresponsible Stroll Through My Neighborhood
Sometimes convenience trumps political correctness.
By Robin Dutton-Cookston
Red Fish, Blue Fish
A view of Conservative vs. Liberal values in America's classrooms.
By Alan Thomas
Humor »
Dear Executive Recruiter at the Hospital Where I Applied for a Position
By Jennifer Magnuson
WTF?! Toy Roundup
Gooey Louie, Security Camera, Fairly Oddparents, and Slimecano
Morning Has Broken
A play-by-play of one mom's a.m. routine.
By Asha Dornfest
Ask the Angry Baby
No talking, naps, tossing and blanket sucking
Columnists »
Growing Pains
Unpredictably yours.
By Elizabeth Thompson
The View From Here
On making-up.
By Amy Nathan
Home/Office
All is Fair in Love and Work?
By Dana Tuszke
Long Journey on a Short Bus
The support group didn't cover this part.
By Karen Murphy
Parenting »
Spinach and Birth Control
Doing my part.
By Bryan W. Fields
Our Gang
No parents allowed.
By Lori Sender
Daisy Guilt
Overcoming my Post-Traumatic Girl Scout Stress Disorder.
By Joan Alexander
Mommy Material? Not Me!
I'm just not a plop-down person.
By Hyla Sabesin Finn
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