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Almost a Perfect Ten
Having two children less than two years apart teaches a person a lot about parenting.
It's the Limits, Stupid
Hard to imagine with all the talk of Rugrat Reprieve and the need for vacations, sex, and living a full life, kids notwithstanding, I would have fallen into such a boring old parenting trap, but I did.
How catalogs are ruining my life (aka a Pottery Barn addict speaks out)
Every junkie has her jones.  A smoker likes her ciggies.
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Family faces deportation after son brings gun to school
A 12-year-old accused of bringing a gun to school may have screwed over his entire family, who's parents now face the threat of deportation.
Toddler's toes cut off in lawnmower accident
A Utah girl accidentally had her toes cut off when she fell of the back of a riding lawnmower and it ran over her feet.
Birthing centers reject free infant formula
Two North Carolina birthing centers are being applauded by breastfeeding advocates for refusing to accept free infant formula to pass on to their patients.
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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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An added benefit to nipple piercing
Most women will tell you that the nipples are the gateway to getting in their pants.
Mominatrix Sex Toy Smackdown: Travel Vibrators
With summer travel in full swing and moms already packing their fair share of battery operated toys for those long hellish family trips called “vacation,” the last thing they’ve got room for is their own collection.
Why You Should Never Make Box Macaroni & Cheese Again: A Manifesto
I think there is nothing more evil than a box of macaroni and cheese.
MapQuest My Life, Please!
When my daughter started kindergarten eight years ago, I spent three weeks looking at the clock.
Brides, Boys and Bellyaches
I always knew single parenthood would have its challenges, but I never imagined it would make me ill.
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It’s no secret that today, 08/08/08, is considered the luckiest day this year – thousands of superstitious couples are scheduled to get hitched and hordes of preggos are being offered huge prizes just to pop one out.

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Use this tool to find out an approximate date of when that hellion is expected to appear on Earth.
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My two breast friends.
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A four-year-old's journey into sibling-dom.
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Walking the Tightrope
Everything was fine until Susan screamed.
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You're gonna turn him gay.
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