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Eagle Eye Jerry
Step aside "Run Forest Run." Make room for "Jump Jerry.
Suburban Racism
Twice in the past month, I've heard outright racial slurs used in casual conversation.
The School Volunteer's Prayer
To be invoked by all  volunteer parents, field trip chaperones, parents, room parents and others of similar ilk among us: Lord grant me the strength to last through another fundraiser.
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Latest Headlines »
Boy accused of shooting grandma
A 12-year-old boy in Pixley, California has been arrested in the connection of the shooting death of his grandmother.
Mom at trial says she knew girl would die
A Kansas City, Missouri woman testifying in a trial about the death of her daughter admitted that the child's injuries were life threatening, but she refused to get her medical attention anyway.
Another kid dumped in Nebraska
Nebraska might want to rethink its "safe haven" law.
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Latest Recalls »
More Simplicity brand cribs recalled
Various retailers have announced a voluntary recall of side drop cribs made by Simplicity, Inc.
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.
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Orgasmic Birth
If you’ve been wondering where the hell your “Big O” went, apparently you might want to consider giving birth naturally.
10 Ways to Have Your Very Own Picky Eater
You know, I envy moms who complain their children won’t eat spinach or turn their noses up at pot roast.
An Open Letter to Sarah Palin
Dear Gov. Palin, Yes, it's me again. I told you I'd be back in touch.
The Secret Life Of A Stay-At-Home Dad: Deadbeat, Invalid, And Lothario
"It always makes me happy to have both parents present at our open house," our daughter's kindergarten teacher told us last year.
My kid's going to die. Is yours?
The thing that sets parents of kids with special needs apart from other parents is simple.
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What's the Matter With Mommy?

He blinded me with science.

By Kelley Cunningham
This morning, my youngest woke me up at 6am. I thanked him for allowing me to get a jump on the day, instead of letting me waste another hour or so sleeping.

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Stay out of my kid's lunchbox.
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Five years later.
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The life of a stay at home working mom.
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Overcoming my Post-Traumatic Girl Scout Stress Disorder.
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Sometimes surviving a family vacation takes more than sunscreen and bug repellent.
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