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Forgetful situation may lead to an unfortunate incarceration
"So ? honey, about that unfortunate incarceration?" No, too vague.
An open letter to Brett Favre
Dear Brett Favre, Fuck you. FUUUUUUCCKKK you and your "off again on again off again" revolving door retirement, and you packing your old ass off to the New York Jets.
Confessions of a 5-year-old Drama Queen
Me: Graham, what's wrong, why are you crying? Graham: Because.
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Latest Headlines »
Toddler dead after falling down elevator shaft
Not being an elevator fan myself, I think I'll use the stairs during elevator renovations due to "unsatisfactory" elevators.
Teen texted before fatal car crash
Authorities are indicating that records show a 16-year-old girl who died in a fatal car crash was texting on her phone moments before impact.
Teen arrested for sulfuric acid attack
A teenager has been arrested in California and charged with throwing sulfuric acid on a woman in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood.
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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.
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.
Brides, Boys and Bellyaches
I always knew single parenthood would have its challenges, but I never imagined it would make me ill.
We're just not a beauty queen kind of family.
Earlier this summer, the owner of my kids’ Taekwondo school sent us an e-mail.
Getting lucky.
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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Long Journey on a Short Bus

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Parenting »
TGIF
SAHMs look forward to Friday, too.
By Elizabeth Thompson
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.
Stretch Marks
Can I just jump straight to grandmother-hood?
By Angelique Johnston
The Great Cake War
Officer Black Forest reporting for duty.
By JD Jolicoeur
Columnists »
The Yummy Mummy: Dishing Up Imperfection
On the Imperfect Kitchen
By Kim Foster
What's the Matter With Mommy?
Quality schmality.
By Kelley Cunningham
Rugrat Reprieve
Fantasy Vacations
By Rachael Brownell
Home/Office
Momstumes
By Dana Tuszke
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Ms. McCaw Learns to Draw by Kaethe Zemach
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While You Are Sleeping, written and illustrated by Alexis Deacon
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Angelmonster and Maybe Baby: 28 Writers Tell the Truth About Skepticism, Infertility, Baby Lust, Childlessness, Ambivalence, and How They Made the Biggest Decision of Their Lives
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Pierre in Love by Sara Pennypacker; illustrations by Petra Mathers
Politics/Society »
Dancing Between the Party Lines
Parenting makes it not so black and white.
By Jennifer Cummins
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
A Socially Irresponsible Stroll Through My Neighborhood
Sometimes convenience trumps political correctness.
By Robin Dutton-Cookston
Steal This Child
Is the news media exploiting parents’ fear of child abduction?
By Prescott Carlson
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