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This story had me glued to the Today Show this morning so I thought it would be of interest to the Mommy Talk Show viewers. Watch and then ask your self, “Are these people extremely selfish or brutally honest?” by giving up on their marriages to be with each other? …

Baby's first Christmas. The phrase is weighed down by the pressure to make baby's first major holiday memorable and magnificent. I've already told you A.J. can expect one Christmas gift from me in a recent Morning Josephine post. The Today Show recently showcased some personalized gifts that are ideal for Christmas. I may consider them for A.J.'s first birthday in March. The story books that can be personalized to include your child's name will probably top my list.

A California mom is suing McDonald’s to get the company to remove Happy Meals from their menu or offer healthier options. In my opinion, it’s a stupid legal action. Parents control their children’s food intake. When I was growing up, eating at McDonald’s was a “treat,” not a requirement. I …

This is the time of year when we buy Christmas toys for our children. Here's a reminder that you can't always trust the "age suggestion" about which toys are appropriate because they can still pose a choking hazard. In this CNN video, a mom describes how she helped her son when she realized he was choking on a toy she thought was safe. Her description is an alarming reminder that sometimes you won't hear your child choking. So it's important to keep an eye on them at all times. If you must be in another room, set up your baby video camera to watch them.