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This Minivan's Rockin' So Don't Go Knockin' It
 I?m not hopelessly uncool. I?m sporty. I know this because it says so right there on the side of my big boxy mini-van.
Newsflash: Turning One Apparently Equals Babymaking Time
What is it about turning one that seems to be the magical age? I'm referring to not just us as parents, because turning one is a whole different ballgame for moms filled with sippy cups, finger foods, walking and wondering how the hell I'm going to save for his college AND my sure-to-be-needed facelift.
Busy bee
I am so happy summer is coming to an end. I'm sick of feeling guilty that I don't swim all the time, and I'm ready for lamb stew and sweatpants.
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Caylee Anthony's Grandfather's gun confiscated
Looks like the Orlando police are trying to find any excuse to put Casey Anthony back in jail, and who can blame them? A handgun was removed from the trunk of missing Florida toddler Caylee Anthony's grandfather's car, MyFOXOrlando.
Another pit bull attack on toddler
As much as the pro pit bull crowd claims pit bulls are friendly, family dogs, their reputation far exceeds them.
Multi-million dollar settlement in pool injury
The family of Abigail Taylor, who died after a horrific pool filter incident in March, has accepted an $8 million settlement from the Minneapolis Golf Club, the pool's owners.
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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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Loser Mom Syndrome
The most overlooked disease facing Mothers today is Loser Mom Syndrome.
Those cheatin' hearts.
It seems that you can’t open a newspaper, magazine, or hell, an email from a friend and not read about a politician’s wife, a celebrity’s spouse, or someone close to you suffering at the hands of their husband’s wandering eye.
The ins and outs of sex offender notification.
Are there any sex offenders living in your neighborhood? Of course not, you think.
Daddy, what are you doing to Mommy?
All’s fair with love and sex until that wee one you produced after long months of robotic sex or that one drunken unmemorable screw is old enough to walk in on you doing the dirty deed.
The Top Five Reasons School Should Not Start in August
School starts in August in many school districts across the country (ours on August 20th), and that’s just plain wrong.
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Growing Pains

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By Elizabeth Thompson
This time last year, my dear friend, Dana Tuske (who also is a columnist here at the Imperfect Parent) asked me if I would consider being one of her guest bloggers at The Dana Files and I was very honored by the compliment.

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The Yellow Bus of Salvation
Hail to the bus driver, bus driver.
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Who is Sarah Palin?
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Pregnancy Due Date Calculator
Use this tool to find out an approximate date of when that hellion is expected to appear on Earth.
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With our ovulation calculator you can find out the next best time to try and conceive.
The Parental is Political
Our guide to government, politics and advocacy in your area.
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Beauty and fashion information to help you become the hottest piece of ass at the PTA.
Parenting »
Mommy Material? Not Me!
I'm just not a plop-down person.
By Hyla Sabesin Finn
Curse of the Diaper Genie
Going nuclear.
By Anne Nahm
Where Did My Baby Go?
Don't you wish they could stay little forever? No, really!
By Jennifer Grissom
The Note
Where could he have gone?
By Michelle Kennedy
Lifestyle »
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Ruthie and the (Not So) Teeny Tiny Lie, written and illustrated by Laura Rankin
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Charlie and Lola: Say Cheese! by Lauren Child
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17 Things I'm Not Allowed to Do Anymore, written by Jenny Offill; illustrated by Nancy Carpenter
HMOM
Attention all expectant mothers: be your own healthcare advocate!
By Pam Mitchell Mangas
Humor »
The Grand Adventurer
The wonderful escapades of Princess Me.
By Heather Summerville
New Food Reviews
By my two-year-old son, to whom most foods are new.
By Chris Steck
Ask the Angry Baby
Sibling Rivalry, Diaper Ditchers, Narcs, and Swings.
WTF?! Toy Roundup
Design Your Own Basketball, Mighty Beanz, Crocodile Dentist, Marshmallow Peeps Marshmallow Maker
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The Parental is Political
What do vaccinations have to do with politics?
By Julie Marsh
Growing Pains
Counting my alligators before they're hatched.
By Elizabeth Thompson
Mother Magnetism
Common makeup mistakes.
By Kelly Reising
Imperfections
Detainees have it easy...
By Jessica Carlson
"Try as hard as we may for perfection, the net result of our labors is an amazing variety of imperfectness. We are surprised at our own versatility in being able to fail in so many different ways." -- Samuel McChord Crothers