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Happy Independence Day!
If this doesn't make you swell up with American pride, then I don't know what will.
If the Name Fits...
Sometimes you choose just the most perfect name for your pets that it?s uncanny.
You don't monkey with tradition
So tomorrow is the 4th of July -- the kick-off of all summer celebrations.
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Amber Alert issued for boy allegedly taken by father
A California man allegedly shot his wife in the face and took off with their son.
Teen charged with raping, murdering child
We can't believe this is the second type of this story in so many days.
New York toddler attacked by pit bull
A 3-year-old in New York City was mauled by a pit bull after a man allegedly used the dog as a weapon.
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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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Mommy Mammaries
After two pregnancies and a combined three years of breastfeeding, my boobs have definitely seen better days.
Threesome: Why Mommy and Daddy Need a Special Helper
The concept of threesomes has been employed by unhappy spouses (or marriage partners with superior imaginations, depending on your view) since time immemorial.
Cursing habits, sippy cups, co-sleeping sex, international travel, and saying "no"
My 7-year-old has a habit of cursing. He occasionally does it in front of me, and I've heard he does it at school.
Why do drug addicted parents retain custody of their children?
Not unlike many drug addicts’ homes, Jessica Kasten’s house was a garbage refuge and only one of the things that was sorely neglected in her life.
Mominatrix Salutes the Good Ol' USA
The 4th of July rings of beaches, barbecues, and beer, all in the name of good old American patriotism, of course.

What's for Dinner?

There's a balance somewhere between well-seasoned filet mignon and frozen TV dinners.


By Nicole Jacques
“Hey little guy, what’s for dinner?” My eight-year-old son is ensconced inside a fence of couch cushions on the living room floor.

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Humor »
Teach Your Kids To Swear!
A primer.
By Michelle O'Neil
Changing Ronan
A dad's version of a day out with toddler.
By Adam Kane
Be Careful What You Wish For...
The inner struggle.
By Maya Gattas
Effectively Embarrassing Your Children
A helpful guide.
By Monica Duncan
Politics/Society »
Earth to Mommy
The fall from green grace isn't that far down.
By Suzanne Lafetra
Cutting Away the Truth
A view on one of the very first parenting decisions -- circumcision.
By Peter Mackey
A Socially Irresponsible Stroll Through My Neighborhood
Sometimes convenience trumps political correctness.
By Robin Dutton-Cookston
Special Needs of the Gifted Child
Exceptional minds have requirements, too.
By Kristina Ashlock
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Rugrat Reprieve
Spring is in Their Hair: The Joys of Making Them Play Outside
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The Ghosts of Halloweens Past
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I'll Get To It Tomorrow
My bad habit of procrastination finally bit me in the ass.
By Jessica Carlson
Mother Magnetism
This week: overplucking, early morning perfection, perms, and the beauty challenge of the week
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Parenting »
When It's Someone Else's Child
It takes a village?
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Spinach and Birth Control
Doing my part.
By Bryan W. Fields
The Bathing Suits
How we went to the beach after giving birth.
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Where Did My Baby Go?
Don't you wish they could stay little forever? No, really!
By Jennifer Grissom
"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