Tickle monster banned from park
Filed under: Fun & activities, Weird but trueI thought I had invented the tickle monster, but apparently there are others out there roaming ...

Harry Potter and Britney's mom dish about sex
Filed under: Celeb kids, Life & style, Celeb parentingIn a week when teen sex is on everyone's mind come these two stories: Daniel Radcliffe...

Can I Dye My Eyebrows With Hair Color?
Carol s colorful question: Why can t I use regular haircolor on my eyebrows? I ve sprouted so many white eyebrow hairs that using b...

The FDA Globalization Act
If you've been hearing the soft hum of dissent when you tune into the internet, it might be emanating from opponents of new legislation pr...

Eggs vs. Egg Beaters
Lately I've been hearing so many people talk about how they use Egg Beaters in place of eggs. Original Egg Beaters seem like a healthier alt...

How to Remove Earwax: Don t Use WaterPik, Candle or Q-tip
Don t do this.So your ears are all gunked up, and taking a WaterPik in there to clear things out sounds like the most satisfying thing in ...

Ear Infections: Why Every Parent Should Own an Otoscope
When you buy a new lawnmower or washing machine, you get a huge instruction manual or even a tool. When you get a new baby, you really get z...

Age and John McCain - Part 2
(Age and John McCain - Part 1 is here) Yesterday we walked through an overview of some potential debilities associated with being old and to...

Teaching kids to use the phone
Filed under: Preschoolers, Kids 5-7, DevelopmentUntil recently, my kids' phone skills needed some work. I had one child who often held the ...