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That's it. I'm done. There is just only so much I can obsessively worry over and seriously? I've hit my limit.
Imperfect Blogger of the Week: The New Girl
This week's Imperfect Blogger award goes to... (why do I continue every week with the damn ellipses trying to build up some faux suspense, you already saw it in the title) .
RIP Our Beloved Play-Doh
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Man accused of killing daughter to "protect family honor"
Police say a Georgia man became enraged that his daughter wanted to divorce her husband and murdered her.
Former child actor wanted for murder, kidnapping
A man who between the ages of 9 and 18 acted in such movies and shows like "Pee Wee's Big Adventure" and "Trapper John, MD" is now wanted in the 2004 murder of his girlfriend and the abduction of their 3 year old son.
Four arrested in child's drive-by killing
A 7-year-old Salt Lake City girl was murdered on Sunday in a drive-by shooting and police have arrested 4 suspects.
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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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Threesome: Why Mommy and Daddy Need a Special Helper
The concept of threesomes has been employed by unhappy spouses (or marriage partners with superior imaginations, depending on your view) since time immemorial.
Cursing habits, sippy cups, co-sleeping sex, international travel, and saying "no"
My 7-year-old has a habit of cursing. He occasionally does it in front of me, and I've heard he does it at school.
Mominatrix Salutes the Good Ol' USA
The 4th of July rings of beaches, barbecues, and beer, all in the name of good old American patriotism, of course.
Why do drug addicted parents retain custody of their children?
Not unlike many drug addicts’ homes, Jessica Kasten’s house was a garbage refuge and only one of the things that was sorely neglected in her life.
Dealing with a globetrotting spouse.
With my own spouse gone most of the week and millions of other women playing single parent in one capacity or another thanks to military deployments and numerous companies requiring business travel, I’m betting that sex toy sales must be sky rocketing.

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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