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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.
Shop 'Til You Drop Your Super Senses
- There are roughly 27 shopping days until Christmas.
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Latest Headlines »
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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The Christmas House

By Elizabeth Thompson
I've been thinking, lately -- a dangerous habit, I know -- about how my husband Garth (not his real name) and I have started to downsize our family celebrations.

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Long Journey on a Short Bus
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TP Proclamation
The transition period starts tomorrow.
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The IP Bookshelf
Pierre in Love by Sara Pennypacker; illustrations by Petra Mathers
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New Socks written and illustrated by Bob Shea
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Leaving the Nest, written and illustrated by Mordicai Gerstein
Parenting »
On Second Chances
There's always tomorrow.
By Angela Patton
Adjusting
I don't know how you do it.
By Kristy Dallas Alley
Co-Sleep or No Sleep
Why I chose to share my bed.
By Candace Juman Martin
The Consequences
Meet your new family.
By Carmella Van Vleet
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To Buy or Not to Buy, Online
By Dana Tuszke
What's the Matter With Mommy?
Mother's little cottage industries
By Kelley Cunningham
What's the Matter With Mommy?
Hey, mom, what's in your stars?
By Kelley Cunningham
Growing Pains
Me and my Mother-tounge.
By Elizabeth Thompson
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12 Useful Tips
Don't just throw away that baby spitup.
By Pamela Redmond Satran
Sleep, Exercise and Diet
Yeah, right.
By Robin Matteri Hall
Memo to Mama
Please review the following talking points.
By Sonia Elabd
The New OSHA Guidelines
RE: Strategic Partnership For Worker Safety And Health Guidelines For Drivers of Family Vehicles
By Joan Conde
"A diamond with a flaw is worth more than a pebble without imperfections." -- Chinese Proverb