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This Minivan's Rockin' So Don't Go Knockin' It
 I?m not hopelessly uncool. I?m sporty. I know this because it says so right there on the side of my big boxy mini-van.
Newsflash: Turning One Apparently Equals Babymaking Time
What is it about turning one that seems to be the magical age? I'm referring to not just us as parents, because turning one is a whole different ballgame for moms filled with sippy cups, finger foods, walking and wondering how the hell I'm going to save for his college AND my sure-to-be-needed facelift.
Busy bee
I am so happy summer is coming to an end. I'm sick of feeling guilty that I don't swim all the time, and I'm ready for lamb stew and sweatpants.
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Caylee Anthony's Grandfather's gun confiscated
Looks like the Orlando police are trying to find any excuse to put Casey Anthony back in jail, and who can blame them? A handgun was removed from the trunk of missing Florida toddler Caylee Anthony's grandfather's car, MyFOXOrlando.
Another pit bull attack on toddler
As much as the pro pit bull crowd claims pit bulls are friendly, family dogs, their reputation far exceeds them.
Multi-million dollar settlement in pool injury
The family of Abigail Taylor, who died after a horrific pool filter incident in March, has accepted an $8 million settlement from the Minneapolis Golf Club, the pool's owners.
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Latest Recalls »
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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Loser Mom Syndrome
The most overlooked disease facing Mothers today is Loser Mom Syndrome.
Those cheatin' hearts.
It seems that you can’t open a newspaper, magazine, or hell, an email from a friend and not read about a politician’s wife, a celebrity’s spouse, or someone close to you suffering at the hands of their husband’s wandering eye.
The ins and outs of sex offender notification.
Are there any sex offenders living in your neighborhood? Of course not, you think.
Daddy, what are you doing to Mommy?
All’s fair with love and sex until that wee one you produced after long months of robotic sex or that one drunken unmemorable screw is old enough to walk in on you doing the dirty deed.
The Top Five Reasons School Should Not Start in August
School starts in August in many school districts across the country (ours on August 20th), and that’s just plain wrong.
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Growing Pains

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By Elizabeth Thompson
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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Parenting »
The Dinner Hour
Parenting is nothing if not humbling.
By Jamie Pearson
Knock, Knock
Technology opened doors for my daughter.
By Misty Karam
That Mom
Is this what they think of me or what I think of me?
By Candace Juman Martin
I'm the Mom (Like It or Not)
You had to get up and pee, didn't you?
By Jamie Odeneal
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Parenting Outside the Razor Wire
What happens when parents are separated by a prison sentence?
By Sandra Ray
A Call to Arms and Breasts
Are you a Lactivist?
By Stacey Greenberg
September 11, 2006
Five years later.
By Jessica Carlson
Red Fish, Blue Fish
A view of Conservative vs. Liberal values in America's classrooms.
By Alan Thomas
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Complainer or Advocate?
What does it take to make a change for the better?
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Ms. McCaw Learns to Draw by Kaethe Zemach
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Atomic Ace and the Robot Rampage, written and illustrated by Jeff Weigel
Pole Dancing Mama
My new exercise routine.
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Why Can't Obama Win Over Working-Class White Voters?
By Julie Marsh
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Flag burning: merely incendiary, or downright illegal?
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From the Editor's Desk
Rockwell, I feel your pain.
By Prescott Carlson
What's the Matter With Mommy?
Dear your name here, Happy Holidays!
By Kelley Cunningham
"We all suffer from the preoccupation that there exists... in the loved one, perfection." -- Sidney Poitier