Daddy Needs a Drink, the critically acclaimed book of essays that People magazine said “go down like a gin and tonic on a hot summer afternoon,” is now out in paperback! And to celebrate the paperback release, Team Daddy is having a “Daddy Needs Your Stories” Father’s Day Contest. Three winners will receive signed copies of Daddy Needs A Drink mailed to their home (or detention center)...

Fifteen things that remind me of childhood: 1. my little pony – how pretty were they?!?! omg, I loved these things. I was obsessed with brushing their hair. 2. cabbage patch kids – my first one looked like a mini version of myself, of course, since it was my baby! Her name was Cora and she had the cutest brown pigtails, big brown eyes and pudgy cheeks. I eventually got a boy, a preemie, and one...

I think this is fabulous and exactly what needs to be done:   A new Institute of Medicine report, prepared by a panel of food and nutrition experts, outlines what schools should offer in vending machines, stores, a la carte lines and at fundraising events. The report divides foods into two tiers: • Tier 1 products could be offered to all school children in elementary through high school during the regular...

Attention all moms, bloggers, writers, site owners, MySpace users, Baby Talker’s forum members, friends, family and whoever else may be reading this. This post is for YOU! We are pooling the resources of moms everywhere, all in one place. Newbie Mom Files are basic and to the point instructions, tips, and general advice for the new mom. They are written for moms by moms so you can expect tried and true...

As my son’s second birthday gets closer, I realize that so does the second birthday of the Baby Talker’s blog. It was born just a couple of weeks before Jax. The very first post on the Baby Talker’s blog was written by my husband on June 11, 2oo5. I thought I would take a little trip down memory lane by looking back in the archives. I remember having so many questions about everything! One...

When it comes to buying things for my son, I am nuts. I am always finding things that I want to get for him. His second birthday is coming up soon and this is MY wish list for him. ha! 1. A train table. (still researching which one to get, I just thought this one looked good, but am totally up for suggestions!!!) 2. Elmo TMX. What can I say? My son loves it. 3 of his friends have it and when we go to their...

This is actually a subject I never really worried about. I was the person who refused to give my son a pacifier before he was born. However, the nurses at the hospital felt differently and gave him one. You may ask where was I? Why didn’t I object? I honestly don’t remember and he was with me the entire time! Hmmm….. Anyway, it happened and he seemed so content with it that DH and I decided...