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Licensed to Watch TV: Catch up & Review
I am a former entertainment junkie turned Mom and Realtor, turning writer/blogger, who has just been assigned the entertainment beat of a super cool parenting blog.
Ho Ho Ho Happy Halloween
This weekend, in an effort to distract my one year old who was completely disconsolate due to cutting eight teeth all at once, I went shopping for a Halloween costume.
Achy Breaky Checkbook
I'm SO hoping that MTV has not cancelled the reality series My Super Sweet 16 because those snotty spoiled kids have just had a new bar set for them: Miley Cyrus celebrated her 16th birthday by taking over Disneyland, complete with 16-foot tall purple candles, a lengthy fireworks "spectacular," and enough celebrities (using the term somewhat loosely) marching down the purple carpet to fill Space Mountain.
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FDA to rewrite cold medicine ad rules
The Food and Drug Administration is set to rewrite old regulations that dictate how cold and cough medicines can be marketed for children.
Parents sue child services for taking custody
A Tinley Park, Illinois couple is suing the Department of Children and Family Services, claiming they removed their toddler from their home for no cause.
Boy goes on zoo rampage
Looks like we might have a future serial killer in the making.
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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.
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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 Names
This time last year, my dear friend, Dana Tuske (who also is a columnist here at the Imperfect Parent) asked me if I would consider being one of her guest bloggers at The Dana Files and I was very honored by the compliment.
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The Parental is Political

Should you be responsible for your neighbor's mortgage?

By Julie Marsh
As bothered as I am by the socially conservative viewpoints of the Republican ticket, the economic policies of the Democratic ticket concern me greatly as well.

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A different kind of home birth.
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My son is no longer master of his domain.
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Not Another Flower
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My daughter's will may be greater than my own...
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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??
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Special Needs of the Gifted Child
Exceptional minds have requirements, too.
By Kristina Ashlock
Earth to Mommy
The fall from green grace isn't that far down.
By Suzanne Lafetra
An Open Letter to Linda Hirshman
Is there a political agenda behind "Get to Work: A Manifesto for Women of the World"?
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