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And Baby Makes ... 18??
Step aside, Gosselins. The oh-so-fertile Duggar family is taking center stage on TLC with its new series, 17 Kids and Counting.
A Spice Cookie Made From Nuts, Raisins and Molasses.
The dictionary has a few definitions of the word ?hermit.
Mommy dearest?
I must admit I have a tendency to confuse the Lohan and Spears families.
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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.

Project Runaway

I like shopping... by myself.


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I’m a girl. (No, really! I know my family doesn't see me that way, but I really am.

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Poor Reception
Could I finally wean my family off TV?
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Mommy Material? Not Me!
I'm just not a plop-down person.
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What's a mom got to do to get to the ball?
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Tokyo had it easy.
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Yeah, right.
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Messages from my subconscious.
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Our quest for a babysitter.
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