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US birth rate hits a record low
Thu Nov 29, 2012
- So sex is only for making babies? Nothing to do with maintaining healthy marriages? If men don't get sex in their marriage or relationship, they will find it elsewhere - whether it be a prostitute, an affair, or in some unfortunate cases, an animal.
Obama's health care law advances in the states
Thu Nov 15, 2012
- No mention of South Dakota in the article. Daugaard doesn't want to expand medicaid and wants the feds to do the exchanges. Good ol' medieval South Dakota!
Anne-Marie Slaughter to work-life balance critics: Get over it
Mon Oct 8, 2012
- Sweden and Germany are worse off than we are? Hardly.
More kids eating colorful detergent capsules
Thu Sep 6, 2012
- I remember using pods like these for laundry when I was going to school in England 10 years ago. It's not the design that is a problem, it's that these are obviously within a child's reach!
Health care law: What you need to know now
Wed Jun 20, 2012
- Insurance has more negotiating power than does a single patient. Many times you can get a discount for paying in cash for a service, but when the office sends the bill to Insurance, they use a billing code which determines what amount is charged. It's much more specific.
Texas father who killed daughter's attacker won't face charges
Tue Jun 19, 2012
- I dislike the ambiguity of describing the situation as an attempted sexual assault" and the father quoted referring to it as "rape." My daughter is 5, and I am so proud of this little girl for making such a ruckus and only hope that she is ok!
Bridging the digital divide in America's rural schools
Wed Jun 20, 2012
- I do think it is highly important to be proficient at reading and writing. However, our society is increasingly geared towards careers that are science/math based.
JetBlue, Hilton and Papa John's top customer satisfaction survey
Tue Jun 19, 2012
- If that's how you feel, don't ever leave your "paradise," you'll be in for a rude awakening! Your comment is one of many examples why I have abstained from visiting NYC.
Rich Gen Y, Gen X help families more than baby boomers
Mon Jun 18, 2012
- I'm on the cusp of gen y/x (influenced greatly by my 5 gen x siblings) and can't say that I was raised the same as my peers. As far as money goes, I am grateful that my parents chose to invest in my education as opposed to my material possessions.
New airline policies anger family fliers
Thu Jun 14, 2012
- I don't really care about the boarding issue. When we traveled with our twins, we wanted to board last so we could give them as much time as possible to stand/run around and be able to sit still during the flight!

Questions & Answers

Medicating your kids for peace and quiet: Is it ever OK?
Yes, but only on a long trip.
Did you have a babymoon? Why some couples swear by a pre-baby vacation
No
He, she or it? Family keeps baby's gender a secret
Terrible idea!
Should parents be blamed when kids fail at school?
No
Have you ever regretted your child's name?
No
What's the best age to start having kids?
In your 20s
- You use your best eggs by the time you are 25. Why take the risk of waiting until your eggs are old and the risk to your child is greater?
Is it OK to drink while pregnant?
Yes, drinking in moderation is fine.
Is 5 too old for a pacifier?
No
- If a child needs something to suck on, it's gonna be either the pacifier or the thumb/finger.
- Who cares? She has rich parents footing her orthodontic bills someday.
Was your parental leave long enough?
It was about right.
- 12 unpaid weeks. This isn't about length of leave but rather the resources you have access to. My husband could not take leave due to $$.
Mom sells kids' toys on eBay as punishment
YES! They need to learn the lesson of never questioning authority and respecting property.

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