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Burger King Goes With Less Sodium For Kids
Burger King announced last week they'll be reducing the sodium in meals for kids and in some items for adults in an effort to be, or appear, more healthy.
Black Friday at Wal-Mart
Black Friday, the busiest day for shoppers and businesses, took on it's namesake when, at a New York Wal-Mart, an employee actually died from being trampled to death by rabid shoppers.
Shop 'Til You Drop Your Super Senses
- There are roughly 27 shopping days until Christmas.
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Latest Headlines »
Relatives raise concern about abused toddler a bit late
The relatives of a 20-month-old who was beaten to death now have 20/20 hindsight as they realize they had concerns for the child's safety.
Toddler escapes crib, struck by car
A 2-year-old who managed to get out of his crib, leave the house, and wander into the street was fatally struck by a car.
12-year-old dies from deodorant overdose
Yikes, we're sure we're not the only ones that didn't know deodorant could be fatal.
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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.
Take a Parent, Add Politics and Mix
This is my favorite picture of my parents – it was taken shortly after their engagement in 1963 –  and is a perfect depiction of a young couple, living in America, at that time.
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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Growing Pains

The Christmas House

By Elizabeth Thompson
I've been thinking, lately -- a dangerous habit, I know -- about how my husband Garth (not his real name) and I have started to downsize our family celebrations.

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By Kelley Cunningham
Long Journey on a Short Bus
Bumpy Roads and Poop: The Big Oh-Five
By Karen Murphy
While Mom's @ Work
Too Fast, Too Soon
By Chag Holland
Mamma Mia
The Plan
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The Parental is Political
Thoughts on Elizabeth Edwards at BlogHer 2007
By Julie Marsh
Mother Magnetism
Permanent eyeliner, blush techniques, discontinued makeup colors, and the next hot idea in skincare.
By Kelly Reising
Mominatrix
Porno for Parents.
By Kristen Chase
Growing Pains
Chicken Soup for the Aspetic Soul
By Elizabeth Thompson
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Somebody's Always Hungry, by Juliet Johnson; Women Daredevils, written by Julie Cummins, illustrated by Cheryl Harness
HMOM
Attention all expectant mothers: be your own healthcare advocate!
By Pam Mitchell Mangas
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One-Eye! Two-Eyes! Three-Eyes! A Very Grimm Fairy Tale written by Aaron Shepard; illustrated by Gary Clement
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A Dirty Job by Christopher Moore
Politics/Society »
Cutting Away the Truth
A view on one of the very first parenting decisions -- circumcision.
By Peter Mackey
Red Fish, Blue Fish
A view of Conservative vs. Liberal values in America's classrooms.
By Alan Thomas
Steal This Child
Is the news media exploiting parents’ fear of child abduction?
By Prescott Carlson
Parenting Outside the Razor Wire
What happens when parents are separated by a prison sentence?
By Sandra Ray
Parenting »
My Pregnant Lungs
Just breathe.
By Juliet Johnson
A Frog Named French Fry
With my three boys, he didn't have a chance...
By Kelly Miller
The Predator's Web
Child predators find safe haven and support online.
Basement Dweller
Hey neighbor! Can I borrow a cup of crack?
By Robin Dutton-Cookston
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