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Happy Independence Day!
If this doesn't make you swell up with American pride, then I don't know what will.
If the Name Fits...
Sometimes you choose just the most perfect name for your pets that it?s uncanny.
You don't monkey with tradition
So tomorrow is the 4th of July -- the kick-off of all summer celebrations.
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Latest Headlines »
Amber Alert issued for boy allegedly taken by father
A California man allegedly shot his wife in the face and took off with their son.
Teen charged with raping, murdering child
We can't believe this is the second type of this story in so many days.
New York toddler attacked by pit bull
A 3-year-old in New York City was mauled by a pit bull after a man allegedly used the dog as a weapon.
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Latest Recalls »
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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Mommy Mammaries
After two pregnancies and a combined three years of breastfeeding, my boobs have definitely seen better days.
Threesome: Why Mommy and Daddy Need a Special Helper
The concept of threesomes has been employed by unhappy spouses (or marriage partners with superior imaginations, depending on your view) since time immemorial.
Cursing habits, sippy cups, co-sleeping sex, international travel, and saying "no"
My 7-year-old has a habit of cursing. He occasionally does it in front of me, and I've heard he does it at school.
Why do drug addicted parents retain custody of their children?
Not unlike many drug addicts’ homes, Jessica Kasten’s house was a garbage refuge and only one of the things that was sorely neglected in her life.
Mominatrix Salutes the Good Ol' USA
The 4th of July rings of beaches, barbecues, and beer, all in the name of good old American patriotism, of course.

The Mighty Mississippi

Ol' Man River's got nothing on me.


By Linda Downing Miller
A local paper recently published several dispatches from a literarily inclined adventurer.

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Politics/Society »
Steal This Child
Is the news media exploiting parents’ fear of child abduction?
By Prescott Carlson
Parenting Outside the Razor Wire
What happens when parents are separated by a prison sentence?
By Sandra Ray
Earth to Mommy
The fall from green grace isn't that far down.
By Suzanne Lafetra
Cutting Away the Truth
A view on one of the very first parenting decisions -- circumcision.
By Peter Mackey
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Ask the Angry Baby
Ex-wives, temperaments, junk food and public discipline.
How To Be Friends With A Working Mother
A primer.
By Kelley Cunningham
Full Moon, White Lie
By Hildie S. Block
WTF?! Toy Roundup
Hershey's S'mores, Don't Wake Daddy, Bratz Twister, and In Your Face
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Poor Reception
Could I finally wean my family off TV?
By Liz Jones
Doing Their Jobs
All in a kid's days work
By Lizbeth Finn-Arnold
Sleeping In
My first morning of staying in bed late -- sort of.
By Daphne Dykeman
Leaps and Bounds
A super hero we can look up to.
By Jennifer Strain
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Supermarket Epiphany
Revelation on aisle six.
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