kids
Mom Calls 911 When Gas Pedal Gets Stuck
Marlene Taylor and her young daughters were in a 2008 Chevy Equinox last month when the gas pedal got stuck. The 911 call is chilling.
Mom Tries to Abandon Sons So She Can Move Away and Be a Stripper
A mom from Arizona was arrested after planning to move to California with her boyfriend so she could be a stripper. She intended to leave her two sons, ages 6 and 11, behind.
My Neighbors, the Sex Offenders
I checked the sex-offender website to see if any lived near us. I was disturbed to find out that there are SEVEN within a one-mile radius -- and two of them are IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD.
Top 3 Summer Learning Websites
I love summer break, but as a teacher, I am always concerned with the break in learning. For those parents with elementary-age children who want to keep the learning moving, here are some educational online options for you.
Why Do Black Kids Drown More Often Than Whites?
A new study has found that black children between the ages of 5 and 14 drowned at a rate three times that of white children in the years studied.
Boys in Beauty Pageants ... OK or No Way?
We're obsessed with little Zander on "Toddlers & Tiaras" -- he's the boy who calls himself a "pageant diva."
Let's Count the Ways We're Not Like Barbie
My daughter got some Barbie dolls for her birthday recently, and everywhere we go, she brings her Barbies. Elspeth (who just turned 7), happily told me, "Mommy, you are not like Barbie." I made the mistake of asking her why.
Why I Feel Horrified for Kyron Horman's Stepmom
As a stepmother myself, I feel horrified that Kyron Horman's stepmom (who was apparently the last person to be with him) has been softly implicated in some media reports. I can only imagine her heartbreak and heartache at his disappearance.











