I don’t think I’ve ever mentioned before that there’s a group on Facebook for the moms of BabyTalkers. It is especially useful for days like today when the server is all screwy and it’s hard to get on the site. Here’s the link: BabyTalkers – we love to talk about our kids!

I sent my son to bed without dinner tonight. I know that sounds awful. But here is the situation. He has become such a finicky eater. I know it’s normal for his age, but it frightens me. I am scared to cater to his pickiness too much. I do not want to be the mom that has to cook a separate meal for her child every night. I think that is ridiculous. Foods that my son has previously enjoyed, he refuses to...

This is so funny. Check out how this little dude says the word “blood”.

You’re pregnant! Congratulations! You are probably experiencing a flurry of emotions and questions. Among them: when to share your good news? My first time around, I was a bit more cautious and waited until about 10 weeks to tell most people. Close family knew right away and I waited until after my first ultrasound (at 6 weeks) to tell my best friend. This pregnancy, I told people much earlier. It’s...

Picking your baby’s name can be an almost impossible task. For some prospective parents, it’s an emotional and logistical nightmare. You want to honor your great Uncle Dilbert but still protect your kid from years of playground torment. Your husband wants a name that evokes his Greek heritage (think: Anastasius), while you’re finding inspiration in your passion for French pastry (maybe Aveline). How do...

For the past few nights, I am pretty sure that I have felt teeny tiny little baby movements. I wouldn’t exactly call them kicks, but there is some tapping, movement, swimming, flipping, fluttering….whatever you want to call it…..going on in there. It is so light and only happens late at night when I’m laying in bed to go to sleep, but being a been there, done that mommy, I know what I’m...

Whether you just found out that you are pregnant, or you have been keeping it under wraps until now, sharing the news that you are expecting is a once-in-a-lifetime announcement. To make the most of your opportunity to surprise and delight your family and friends with the good news, try out one of these creative and original ideas. A Picture Says A Thousand Words Make a card with one of your ultrasound pictures...