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June 15, 2012

Would Your Child's Dad Do What the Texas Dad Did?

by The Chatterbox

With Father's Day weekend approaching, this week’s news of the Texas father who beat to death his 4-year-old daughter’s alleged molester has spread like wildfire. No names have been released, but as the story goes, the 23-year-old father learned from his young son that his daughter had been led away on their property by a family acquaintance. The dad heard the daughter’s screams and discovered her and a 47-year-old acquaintance both partially naked in or near a horse barn.

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June 13, 2012

Hemsworth Liked It and Put a Ring On It

by The Chatterbox

If you are a celebrity gossip fiend like me (call it a guilty pleasure!), I'm sure you've heard by now that Miley Cyrus is engaged to her boyfriend of 4-ish years Liam Hemsworth. I say 4-ish years because the duo met and started dating in 2009 after meeting on the set of the movie The Last Song (I haven't seen the movie***, but apparently sparks flew between the two on set.). ***Ok fine. Yes I have. But who wants to admit that?

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June 4, 2012

FDA Warns Against Baby Orajel and Teething Gels

by The Chatterbox

Keep reaching for Sophie the giraffe or your baby's other favorite teether. The FDA has issued another warning against teething-relief gels, sprays, and liquids containing benzocaine, such as Baby Orajel.

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May 23, 2012

My Lucky Day at the "What to Expect" Premiere

by The Chatterbox

I'm a sucker for funny pregnancy movies, and I was planning to see What to Expect When You're Expecting in the movie theater sometime. But something crazy happened... I got to go to the premiere of the movie in Hollywood on my recent whirlwind vacation. Here's the story. I'm still reeling from it!

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May 15, 2012

And the Winners Are...

by The Chatterbox

The SSA has released the list of the most popular baby names for last year, and it appears reality television, movies, and religion influence the monikers we bestow upon our offspring.

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May 8, 2012

Children's Author Maurice Sendak Passes Away

by The Chatterbox

Maurice Sendak, children's author known for childhood classics like Where the Wild Things Are and Outside Over There, died today from complications from a stroke. He was 83 years old.

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April 25, 2012

Teens Resort to Hand Sanitizer to Get Drunk

by The Chatterbox

With prom season upon us, teen drinking is a topic on many parent's minds. And while most parents might keep an eye on their liquor cabinet to prevent any alcohol from disappearing during any pre- or post-prom parties, there is another product teens are using to get drunk, and it's not that hard for them to get their hands on it. Hand sanitizer. So far, six teens have ended up in the emergency room with alcohol poisoning from drinking it.

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April 24, 2012

Graphic New Children's Book Promotes Veganism

by The Chatterbox

A new children's book called Vegan Is Love: Having Heart and Taking Action came out today, and it has some pretty gruesome drawings illustrating animal testing and consumption.  

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April 20, 2012

Seattle Breaking Ground for Self-Sustaining Forest

by The Chatterbox

In honor of Earth Day on Sunday, I wanted to give props to Seattle for their most recent project-- building a massive, edible forest just outside the city, free to the public. Yes you read that right-- Massive. Edible Forest. Free!

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