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Taylor Pugh, 4, of Balch Springs, Texas, may love his long hair, but Mesquite ISD officials do not. Credit: Mona Reeder, Dallas Morning News / MCT

Four-year-old, Pre-K student Taylor Pugh found himself facing in-school suspension, isolated from his classmates and forced into private lessons after administrators felt that his long locks were in violation of the school district's strict dress code.

The student, affectionately known as "Tater Tot," sports tresses that go down his small neck and bangs that slightly cover his eyes. But instead of admiring Taylor's luscious mane, school administrators in the Mesquite Independent School District in Texas said that his do of choice is too long. For more than a month, Taylor has been forced to attend private lessons with a teacher's aide at Floyd Elementary School because he is not allowed to attend class with the other Pre-K students in his class.



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]]>dress codeDressCodeFloyd Elementary SchoolFloydElementarySchoolhairMesquiteTaylor PughTaylorPughTexastexas studentTexasStudentAmanda YoungerMon, 21 Dec 2009 12:57:00 ESTInspired Christmas Stockingshttp://www.parentdish.com/2009/12/21/inspired-christmas-stockings/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/12/21/inspired-christmas-stockings/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/12/21/inspired-christmas-stockings/#commentsFiled under:

It's the most wonderful time of the year. And what better way to get into the holiday spirit than to deck out your home in creative Christmas stockings? From stockings perfect for Hannah Montana fans to ones made for the newest addition to your family, these festive decorations will have you and your guests full of yuletide cheer.

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It's not just Miley Cyrus who has parents raising their eyebrows anymore. Her younger sister Noah is also finding herself facing some disapproval after the release of a racy, rendition of a popular song.

Though her older sister Miley may have won the honor of worst celebrity influence in a recent AOL poll, it's nine-year-old Noah Cyrus who is causing some controversy. The pint-sized star can be seen singing a provocative rendition of the song "Smack That," by hip-hop star Akon.

Noah belts out the sexually-charged lyrics while bending over, shimmying and smacking her own behind. In case you haven't had the opportunity to give "Smack That" a listen, some of lyrics include "Smack that, all on the floor. Smack that, give me some more. Smack that, 'til you get sore. Smack that, oh ooh." Very appropriate for an elementary schooler, don't you think?

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]]>akonCyrus familyCyrusFamilyMileyCyrusnoah cyrusNoahCyrussmack thatSmackThatvideoAmanda YoungerWed, 16 Dec 2009 17:34:00 EST27 Weeks Pregnant: What Happens?http://www.parentdish.com/2009/10/22/27-weeks-pregnant-what-happens/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/10/22/27-weeks-pregnant-what-happens/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/10/22/27-weeks-pregnant-what-happens/#commentsFiled under: ,

By the 27th week of pregnancy, the expecting mother will begin to feel much more movement in her womb. The baby will often experience small bouts of hiccups causing him or her to shift around. While they do not harm the baby, they can often cause a tickling sensation for the mother.

Also by the 27th week of pregnancy, the fetus has grown to about two pounds and 14 inches in length. He or she is also able to open and close their eyes for the first time and the baby will begin to develop to more regular sleep cycle.

For the woman, more changes will begin to take place in the body. She will often experience more leg cramps because of baby weight that has been tacked on to her body. The expecting mother may also notice that she has a little less energy than she did during her first trimester.

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By the 38th week of pregnancy, the fetus has grown to about 6.8 pounds and is more than 19 inches in length. The baby has also developed a firmer grasp and his or her organs have developed enough to sustain life outside the womb. Fingernails have also begun to develop.

For the expecting mother, her feet and ankles will begin to swell. Excessive swelling should be reported to the doctor if it does not subside. Any odd symptoms such as severe headaches or excessive weight gain should also be reported to a doctor immediately.

The last few weeks of the third trimester are characterized largely by preparations for the impending arrival.

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]]>38 weeks pregnant38WeeksPregnantpregnancy week by weekPregnancyWeekByWeekAmanda YoungerMon, 19 Oct 2009 16:59:00 ESTSlanket: What is it?http://www.parentdish.com/2009/10/19/slanket/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/10/19/slanket/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/10/19/slanket/#commentsFiled under: ,

The Slanket was created by University of Maine alum Gary Clegg. Trying to shield his arms from the harsh northern winters while still having the ability to flip channels on his television, Clegg incorporated the sleeves of a shirt or sweater with the warm of a blanket. The Slanket features oversized sleeves attached to a large, machine-washable blanket.

The Slanket comes in a variety of colors and patterns ranging from Alaskan blue to a Safari print. There are also several types of Slankets for customers to choose from including a Slanket for children as well as a Slanket for two. Clegg's product has emerged as a rival to another sleeved blanket called the Snuggie.

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]]>blanketslanketAmanda YoungerMon, 19 Oct 2009 16:54:00 ESTWhat Happens When You're 26 Weeks Pregnant?http://www.parentdish.com/2009/10/16/what-happens-when-youre-26-weeks-pregnant/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/10/16/what-happens-when-youre-26-weeks-pregnant/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/10/16/what-happens-when-youre-26-weeks-pregnant/#commentsFiled under: ,

By the 26th week of pregnancy the fetus has grown to about one or two pounds. The baby has also begun to inhale and exhale amniotic fluid, an important part of developing his or her lungs. During the 26th week, the baby's ears have developed enough to allow him or her to hear noises outside of the womb. If it is a boy, his testicles will begin to make their descent to the scrotum, a process which typically takes two or three days.

For pregnant women, the 26th week of pregnancy can often bring with it an increase in blood pressure and a few hormonal changes that can cause lower back pain.

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]]>Amanda YoungerFri, 16 Oct 2009 15:42:00 ESTWhat Happens When You're 30 Weeks Pregnant?http://www.parentdish.com/2009/10/16/what-happens-when-youre-30-weeks-pregnant/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/10/16/what-happens-when-youre-30-weeks-pregnant/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/10/16/what-happens-when-youre-30-weeks-pregnant/#commentsFiled under: ,

Planted firmly in the third trimester, the 30th week of pregnancy is characterized by continued fetal development and growth. By the 30th week, the average fetus will weigh about three pounds. More than a pint of amniotic fluid surrounds the fetus, though the amount of liquid will decrease as the baby grows and takes up more room in the womb.

The baby's eyesight continues to develop and the fetus will begin to mimic breathing by pushing up the diaphragm up and down.

Changes also occur for the mother by the 30th week of pregnancy. At this point, she may have trouble sleeping and can feel clumsier than usual. Mood swings are also common during the 30th week of pregnancy, as are bouts of depression.

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]]>Amanda YoungerFri, 16 Oct 2009 15:36:00 ESTDoula: What is it?http://www.parentdish.com/2009/10/16/doula-what-is-it/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/10/16/doula-what-is-it/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/10/16/doula-what-is-it/#commentsFiled under:

Coming from the Greek meaning, "a woman who serves," a doula refers to someone who assists a woman before, during and after pregnancy. Doulas are different from midwives in that they do not provide any sort of medical care to the mommy-to-be, but instead focus on physical, emotional and information-related needs.

Two types include birth doulas and postpartum doulas, with each focusing on the needs of mothers at that particular pregnancy stage.

Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar's first grandchild Mackynzie Renée was welcomed to the world with the help of a doula. Proud parents, Josh and Anna Duggar, enlisted the help of both a midwife and doula in the birth of their daughter.

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