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Bratz Get Time Out
I never understood why on God's green earth girls, or their parents, found Bratz dolls even somewhat appealing.
Should your child pursue stardom? A quiz
I have no idea if this story is true, but if it is I no longer hold Britney or Jamie Lynn responsible for any of their actions because they just weren't taught any better.
Inspired Lemon Ice
As the stay-at-home mother of a 3-year-old in an area where it gets ridiculously cold for half of the year, I find running errands to be a giant pain in the ass.
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Captive teen escapes
After being held prisoner for almost a year, a 17-year-old boy finally managed to escape and find help.
Mother gets probation for locking up son
Probation?! You've got to be kidding.
Man arrested for sending 9-year-old on beer run
A man in Cape Coral, Florida has been arrested and charged with cruelty to a child after police found his son driving his pickup truck.
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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.
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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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.
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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.
Politics/Society »
A Call to Arms and Breasts
Are you a Lactivist?
By Stacey Greenberg
A Socially Irresponsible Stroll Through My Neighborhood
Sometimes convenience trumps political correctness.
By Robin Dutton-Cookston
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
Cutting Away the Truth
A view on one of the very first parenting decisions -- circumcision.
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The Genuine Spider Killer
One mom embraces her killer instinct.
By Tricia Ellis Christensen
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WWLD?, Barbie Luvs Spongebob, Superman Talking Dress Up, Home Depot Weed Trimmer
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Come, join us...
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Secret Agent Mom
You know the difference between you and me? I make this look good.
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A mother stops to reflect on the little things.
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Just breathe.
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Everything was fine until Susan screamed.
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The Giving-Up Guide for Parents Who Can't Get Their Kids to Sleep
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Shelf life.
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My bad habit of procrastination finally bit me in the ass.
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