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Fireworks. Also Known As Porn.
Two nights ago, my husband, son and I are met some friends at a local park to watch fireworks.
Give Me That Old Time Religion
I?m going to let you all in on a little secret. I?m kind of a religious nut.
The big G O D
I was raised as a lazy Catholic. We started with church on Sundays; my mom, brother and I and after we went to the bagel store for mini bagels, orange juice, and flavored cream cheese [cinnamon walnut for me, olive for mom, and blueberry for my brother.
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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.
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.
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.
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Feeling imperfect after childbirth.
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Not Your Average Fairy Tale
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Dinner for One
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Humor »
Stick a Fork in It
Ten technological marvels that help me ignore my kids.
By Brandy Stoner
The Grand Adventurer
The wonderful escapades of Princess Me.
By Heather Summerville
WTF?! Toy Roundup
Hershey's S'mores, Don't Wake Daddy, Bratz Twister, and In Your Face
A letter to Kimberly-Clark, maker of Huggies diapers
Parenting »
(No) Thanks for the Mammaries
The best-laid plans...
By Rosie Gorelik
Stage Dad
My son's first day of work.
By Clay Champlin
First Grade
Mother, daughter, saved.
By Miriam Peskowitz
Dating the Preschool Parents
What should I wear?
By Juliet Johnson
Politics/Society »
An Open Letter to Linda Hirshman
Is there a political agenda behind "Get to Work: A Manifesto for Women of the World"?
By Alan Thomas
Dancing Between the Party Lines
Parenting makes it not so black and white.
By Jennifer Cummins
Steal This Child
Is the news media exploiting parents’ fear of child abduction?
By Prescott Carlson
September 11, 2006
Five years later.
By Jessica Carlson
Lifestyle »
Want Fries With That Cow?
My son contemplates the origin of meat.
By Prescott Carlson
Sick Days
I don't feel so good...
By Peggy Duffy
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