Akela Talamasca

Akela is the proud parent of a preschooler about to enter kindergarten after Summer.

Insider Reveals That Baby Models Are Photoshopped For Print

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A print publication reveals that babies are routinely retouched to remove rolls of fat and crease lines. Where will this pursuit of arbitrary perfection end?

Clint Eastwood Calls Americans ‘Teenage Twits’

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GQ Magazine’s Badass of the Year is Clint Eastwood, who proclaims Americans a “bunch of teenage twits”. Is he right, and is there hope?

Criminals Show Compassion For Crying Baby

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A pair of robbers broke into an occupied home and assaulted its occupants, yet warmed up a bottle for an infant living therein. Is it possible to be compassionate and cruel at the same time?

Soldier Jailed For Refusing To Leave Her Infant Son

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A single mother and soldier refused deployment to Afghanistan because she had no one to take care of her 10 month old son. Does the military have a reputation of breaking up families?

Healthy Baby Born To Comatose Woman

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A woman remains in a coma despite having given birth to an otherwise healthy baby. Will she still be able to attach to her child?

Sexual Campaign Aimed At Youth Generates Controversy

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Spain’s Extremadura region has launched a campaign to educate teenagers about masturbation. Does this subject need the same recognition as similar campaigns against teenage sex?

Why We Shouldn’t be Afraid of Friday The 13th Superstitions

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It’s Friday the 13th, a day held in dread by many across the globe. But calm rationality will help you and your child manage your anxiety and prove your fears groundless.

BREAKING: NASA Confirms Water On The Moon

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NASA’s confirmation of water on the Moon opens up new possibilities for space exploration. Will your kids grow up to be lunar farmers?

Chimpanzee Chaser: Videos Of Dogs Welcoming Their War Vet Daddies

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For your enjoyment, a bunch of videos of dogs welcoming their soldier fathers home. Family is the strongest force known to man.

VIDEO: On Oprah, Chimp Victim Reveals Facial Damage

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The chimpanzee attack Oprah video is making the rounds. We have the clip here, along with a warning for parents to watch out for animals they don’t know.