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Would someone please give Maureen McCormick some attention?
If someone doesn't, she's going to keep appearing on reality TV shows and rehashing her romance with Barry Williams ad nauseum and I am ready to throw another football at her nose just to shut her up.
What makes a family-friendly workplace?
This month's issue of Working Mother lists what they categorize as the 100 best companies for which to work (in terms of their flexibility, parental leave policiesm, child care and general work/life balance for employees).
Thoughts in the Dentist's Chair
I noticed it first when I was eight weeks pregnant with my third child.
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Infant OK after rare botulism
A baby in Portland, Oregon is on the mend after contracting a rare case of botulism.
Parents charged with starving daughter
A Sheriff's Sargent in Carnation, Washington is calling a child abuse case "the worst [he's] ever seen".
Toddler killed by falling TV
A toddler in Chicago was killed after a TV fell on her, causing fatal head injuries.
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Latest Recalls »
More Simplicity brand cribs recalled
Various retailers have announced a voluntary recall of side drop cribs made by Simplicity, Inc.
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.
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Orgasmic Birth
If you’ve been wondering where the hell your “Big O” went, apparently you might want to consider giving birth naturally.
10 Ways to Have Your Very Own Picky Eater
You know, I envy moms who complain their children won’t eat spinach or turn their noses up at pot roast.
An Open Letter to Sarah Palin
Dear Gov. Palin, Yes, it's me again. I told you I'd be back in touch.
The Secret Life Of A Stay-At-Home Dad: Deadbeat, Invalid, And Lothario
"It always makes me happy to have both parents present at our open house," our daughter's kindergarten teacher told us last year.
My kid's going to die. Is yours?
The thing that sets parents of kids with special needs apart from other parents is simple.
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The Parental is Political

The case for Electoral College reform.

By Julie Marsh
When I learned about the Electoral College in the weeks leading up to the 1980 Presidential election, it was a nastier shock than when I found out that Santa Claus didn't exist.

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He blinded me with science.
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This Is Not Your Father's Pinewood Derby
Much has changed since my Cub Scout days.
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Columnists »
The Yummy Mummy: Dishing Up Imperfection
Why You Should Never Make Box Macaroni & Cheese Again: A Manifesto
By Kim Foster
What's the Matter With Mommy?
Welcome to the Seventh Grade Language Arts!
By Kelley Cunningham
Growing Pains
Unpredictably yours.
By Elizabeth Thompson
Mother Magnetism
Sunscreen is our friend.
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Parenting »
Chris Hansen
The famous face of the To Catch a Predator series talks about his motivation, his new book, and the most disturbing thing he's witnessed during production.
(No) Thanks for the Mammaries
The best-laid plans...
By Rosie Gorelik
The Driving Lesson
My heart's still beating fast.
By Susan Stephenson
First Flight
A look at the fear of flying... with an infant.
By Tracy B. McGinnis
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Babies are Boring, by Jon Ritchie, illustrated by Alex Ritchie
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The Pigeon strikes again -- Mo Willems' sassy bird returns in "Don't Let the Pigeon Stay Up Late"
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Duck, Duck, Goose written and illustrated by Tad Hills
Complainer or Advocate?
What does it take to make a change for the better?
By Joy Jarman-Walsh
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Secret Agent Mom
You know the difference between you and me? I make this look good.
By Kristen Chase
The Cult of Motherhood
Come, join us...
By Kristen Chase
Teach Your Kids To Swear!
A primer.
By Michelle O'Neil
How To Be Friends With A Working Mother
A primer.
By Kelley Cunningham
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