Category Archives: In The News

I just saw a commerical for Tide detergent with a prim and proper mom upset about her tomboy daughter. I hate the message it is sending to young girls. Basically what they are saying is that a girl can’t be herself if she isn’t what her mother expects her to be. Shouldn’t we be teaching our daughters to love themselves exactly as they are?
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Not only do we have a group page on Facebook, but now you can become a fan of Baby Talkers on Facebook too!! Woot!

I’m sure that everyone has heard about the recent octuplets born to the single, unemployed mom who lives in a 2-bedroom house with her parents and SIX other children!!! What do you think of THIS story? I know we all try to be polite and very “to each her own” on Baby Talkers, but come on, I want to have a sound off on
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This is an amazing story. The teacher – the hero, is my (pseudo) cousin. In fact, some of you may remember her because she used to post on here as Jess&Wes. You can watch the video of the news segment by clicking on the “source” link at the bottom of the post. ——————————— WEST PALM BEACH, FL — “I’ve got legos at home”. At
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I never realized how time consuming having two kids was.  It feels like I went from 1 to 5, not 2.  My first was and still is a very spirited child. I suppose that doesn’t change. My new baby seems to be a lot calmer and easier, but actually, he is quite demanding as well.  We’re finally at a point where my 3 year
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Infants’ Mylicon Gas Relief Dye Free (simethicone-antigas) non-staining drops sold in one-ounce plastic bottles distributed nationwide after October 5 have been recalled. Some bottles could include metal fragments that were generated during the manufacturing process. The potential for serious injury is low, and any effects are expected to be temporary and resolved without medical treatment. Consumers who have purchased Mylicon drops with lot numbers
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I know I don’t normally stray from writing about parenting related things, but I felt the need to share this. It’s extremely important. If you know anyone in the following states, the following applies to them. These are the fifteen states that offer STV (straight ticket voting, also sometimes known as SPV, straight party voting): 1. Alabama 2. Indiana 3. Iowa 4. Kentucky 5.
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