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Oh Mother

Should a Student Get in Trouble for Wearing This Star Wars Shirt?

Jessica Schrader -
A middle school student in Texas was corrected for wearing a shirt that includes a stormtrooper holding a weapon. Do you agree with the school's policy?
Oh Mother

Colorado Sexting Scandal is a Parent (and School) Nightmare

Megan Krueger -
About 100 teens at the school allegedly exchanged hundreds of nude photos, resulting in a police investigation. The scary part? The kids hid it so well.
Oh Mother

'Wrinkles the Clown' is a Nightmare-for-Hire

Kristy Case -
Locals in Naples, Florida rave about a clown who frightens kids for cash. Would you hire this pasty tormentor?
Oh Mother

Was Teacher Wrong to Tell Girl That Belief in God is an Opinion?

Jessica Schrader -
A mother is speaking out after her daughter was corrected for answering that the existence of God is both a fact and an opinion. What do you think?
Oh Mother

Many Toddlers Already Have Their Own Mobile Devices, Study Says

Megan Krueger -
The journal Pediatrics reports 75 percent of 4-year-olds have their own smartphone, tablet or other mobile device. Is this technology overload?
Oh Mother

Bride Gives Dad Purity Certificate, Proving Intact Hymen

Kristy Case -
A Maryland bride presented her dad with a certificate to prove her virginity on her wedding day, blatantly ignoring the ambiguous testability of the hymen.
Oh Mother

Mother Infuriated Over 'Racist' Pirate Ship Toy

Kristy Case -
A Sacramento mother's outraged after her son received a pirate ship toy complete with a figure in a slave collar for his birthday. Is she overreacting?
Oh Mother

Boy, 13, Faces Assault Charges After Kissing Girl on Dare

Jessica Schrader -
The middle schooler walked up to the 14-year-old girl, grabbed her shirt and 'open-mouth kissed her with his tongue.' Were criminal charges necessary?
Oh Mother

Boy Arrested for Bringing Home-Built Clock to School Gets Outpouring of Support

Jessica Schrader -
When a 14-year-old whiz kid showed teachers a clock he made, it was mistaken for a bomb and they contacted police. Did the school responded appropriately?
Giving Birth

Using Music to Tune Out Labor Pain

Jacquie Goetz Bluethmann -
For relief from the throes of labor, moms are turning to music. Local moms and delivery nurses share their picks and why it should be part of a labor plan.
Getting Pregnant

My Local Pregnancy Food Cravings

Stacey Winconek -
From Big Boy to Blake's Orchard, check out the places – and dishes – that help local moms indulge their pregnancy cravings.
Indoors

Top Toddler-Friendly Restaurants in Southeast Michigan

Jessica Schrader -
These delicious southeast Michigan spots are a hit with parents of little ones thanks to great children's menus, special entertainment or ambiance.
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