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Rivalry Revels in Psyched Out Parenting
 He is wanted for transgressions against humanity.
Who Ever Said That Life is Fair?
Throughout my life, I have been on a pursuit of justice and equality.
What parents want (from a teacher!)
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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Latest Headlines »
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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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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Brides, Boys and Bellyaches
I always knew single parenthood would have its challenges, but I never imagined it would make me ill.
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.

Gene Pool Dating?

Women, let this be a guide; don’t worry about being rejected by a boyfriend because he doesn’t love you.


By Jennifer Cummins
To anyone out there that may have ever felt rejected by someone they have loved, I am here to tell you; it may not have been you.

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Mominatrix Sex Toy Smackdown: Travel Vibrators
By Kristen Chase
Growing Pains
Ms. Independent meets Mr. Mom
By Elizabeth Thompson
What's the Matter With Mommy?
What Are You Going To Be?
By Kelley Cunningham
Growing Pains
Unpredictably yours.
By Elizabeth Thompson
Humor »
There Are No Secrets
Did I mention it was anatomically correct?
By Michele Hickerty
Ask the Angry Baby
Sibling Rivalry, Diaper Ditchers, Narcs, and Swings.
WTF?! Toy Roundup
Hershey's S'mores, Don't Wake Daddy, Bratz Twister, and In Your Face
Be Careful What You Wish For...
The inner struggle.
By Maya Gattas
Politics/Society »
A Call to Arms and Breasts
Are you a Lactivist?
By Stacey Greenberg
September 11, 2006
Five years later.
By Jessica Carlson
Parenting Outside the Razor Wire
What happens when parents are separated by a prison sentence?
By Sandra Ray
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
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Who Reincarnated the Electric Car?
General Motors tries to win the hearts and minds of environmentalists with the Chevrolet Volt.
By Julie Marsh
Gene Pool Dating?
Women, let this be a guide; don’t worry about being rejected by a boyfriend because he doesn’t love you.
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Donuts Anonymous
Hi, my name is Karrie and I'm a donutaholic.
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Bebe Goes to the Beach, by Susan Middleton Elya, illustrated by Steven Salerno
"Have no fear of perfection - you'll never reach it." -- Salvador Dali