The Imperfect Parent - Use your words

I usually stay out of the celebrity gossip discussion and writing schtick, because, frankly, I suck at it.

Twins are becoming so common in Hollywood (congrats to Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell, btw - even though your baby names sound like racehorses) that if you have just one these days you kinda look like a slacker.

The Secret Life of the American Teenager

While out on New Year's Eve, a comrade, knowing I watch a lot of TV, asked me if I'd seen ABC Family's The Secret Life of the American Teenager.

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Latest Headlines »

4-year-old shoots babysitter

Looks like these parents will never be going out to the movies again.

Police say couple waited 10 years to report son missing

Wow, these people make Casey Anthony seem like a concerned mother.

Toddler injured in Christmas tree fight

Boy, do people get all worked up over the stupidest things.

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Latest Recalls »

Jardine baby crib recall expanded

Jardine and regulators have expanded their previous round of recalls, after more reports of unsafe situations with the cribs.

Claire's children's necklaces recalled

Friends who get lead poisoning together, stay together.

Toy TV recalled for lead

It's funny! It's realistic! It's poisonous! The latest lead-tainted toy from the Far East is OKK Trading's Mini-Televisor toy TV.

Toy xylophone recalled for lead

We're starting to think that maybe you should stay away from dollar store toys all together.

Infant Mylicon recalled

Oh how we relied on Infant Mylicon for our ultra-gassy baby.

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Why I Homeschool

My husband, Chris, and I first entertained the idea of homeschooling while I was still pregnant with my firstborn.

The Worst Christmas Ever

Seven years ago on Christmas Eve morn, Ella and I were busy packing for a visit to her parents' home when she excitedly said, "I think I'm late!" We had only started trying, so I was skeptical that we would conceive so quickly.

Mom has a Boyfriend (duh!)

Six months ago I began dating the most wonderful man who I’ll call “J.

Caroling with Mommy

"Fake Christmas Tree" (sung to the tune of O Tannenbaum) Fake Christmas Tree, Fake Christmas Tree! I bought you today at Target.

I think I am a functional depressed woman.

I’ve tried writing this column many times. I really wanted to come up with something clever to say, or a comment about all that’s going on.

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Aren't You Worried About Their Socialization?

By Dana Loesch

"How will they learn to get on with other kids?" "How can you stand being cooped up all day like that?" "Aren't you worried about their socialization?" Those are the questions I'm asked the most by those unfamiliar with homeschooling.

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