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Who Ever Said That Life is Fair?
Throughout my life, I have been on a pursuit of justice and equality.
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As a teacher I am confident in my professional abilities, but I never pass up an opportunity to gain knowledge and insight from those more experienced.
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Human remains detected in Casey Anthony's car
Florida investigators are saying that they have found proof that human remains were at some point in the trunk of Casey Anthony's car.
Children hit hardest by bad economy
Not surprisingly, a new report shows that children bear most of the brunt of poverty in the United States.
1,000 pound woman indicted in death of nephew
Mayra Lizbeth Rosales, the half-ton woman who was arrested in the murder of her 2-year-old nephew, was officially indicted by a grand jury.
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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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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.
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.
Loser Mom Syndrome
The most overlooked disease facing Mothers today is Loser Mom Syndrome.
Those cheatin' hearts.
It seems that you can’t open a newspaper, magazine, or hell, an email from a friend and not read about a politician’s wife, a celebrity’s spouse, or someone close to you suffering at the hands of their husband’s wandering eye.
The ins and outs of sex offender notification.
Are there any sex offenders living in your neighborhood? Of course not, you think.

The Predator's Web

Child predators find safe haven and support online.

Most parents certainly have an awareness of the threats of children being online, where they can easily fall victim of their own naiveté.

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My Only Child
There can be only one.
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My Pregnant Lungs
Just breathe.
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When It's Someone Else's Child
It takes a village?
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Pieces
Someday they will fit together again.
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"Mommy Wars: Stay-At-Home and Career Moms Face Off on Their Choices, Their Lives, Their Families" and Leslie Morgan Steiner on how "Mommy Wars" came about
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Nobody Gonna Turn Me 'Round: Stories and Songs of the Civil Rights Movement by Doreen Rappaport, illustrated by Shane W. Evans
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First rule of supper club: don't talk about supper club
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Special Needs of the Gifted Child
Exceptional minds have requirements, too.
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A Better Mousetrap?
Today's supermarket aisles are full of innovative new products like green ketchup and purple french fries. What are these people thinking??
By Linda Sharp
Parenting Outside the Razor Wire
What happens when parents are separated by a prison sentence?
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The life of a stay at home working mom.
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Expecting mothers have no shame.
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Effectively Embarrassing Your Children
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