Michelle Obama Talks Family, Childhood Obesity (VIDEO)
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Michelle Obama Talks Family, Childhood Obesity (VIDEO)

Michelle Obama sat down for an interview with TODAY’s Matt Lauer in an interview that aired on Wednesday, and in it she talks about an issue that she is determined to tackle: childhood obesity. The first lady also talks candidly about parenting her two girls Sasha and Malia. Of her plans to take on childhood obesity in America Mrs. Obama said,...
Should Michelle Obama Talk About Girls’ Brush With Fat?
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Should Michelle Obama Talk About Girls’ Brush With Fat?

Michelle Obama just became one brave mama with her announcement that her paediatrician had to give her a heads up on her girls’ potential for a weight problem. But did her attempt to personalise America’s childhood obesity epidemic unintentionally send a bad message? Let’s face it, the Obama girls are adorable. And if you look at pictur...
The White House Releases New Obama Family Portrait
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The White House Releases New Obama Family Portrait

The new White House portrait of the first family has been released. The Obamas were captured by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz. That’s a pretty good gig for the lenswoman who is way, way in debt. Leibovitz snapped the casual and cute shot on September 1st in the Green Room at the White House. Source...
The Case Against Marriage
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The Case Against Marriage

The week started out so sweet, so nuptially positive, so, so, in looooove. Sunday’s NY Times Style Section had a little write-up of Barack and Michelle Obama's “date night,” complete with mini-lecture: if they can, you can. Two young girls, a yappy dog, 16 years of marriage and the free world financially collapsing in his lap, yet this pre...
Michelle Obama: White House Living Has Been Good For Malia & Sasha
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Michelle Obama: White House Living Has Been Good For Malia & Sasha

First Lady Michelle Obama says living in the White House has had a surprisingly calming influence on their whole family. Daughters, Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7, have enjoyed a thoroughly positive experience thus far. Mrs. Obama spoke with Time magazine and here is some of the interview via PEOPLE: When it comes to living in the Executive Mans...
Michelle Obama Hanging On Sesame Street
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Michelle Obama Hanging On Sesame Street

The First Lady paid a visit to Sesame Street yesterday and we've got the picture to prove it! Michelle Obama was there to film a public service announcement with Elmo for Sesame Workshop's Healthy Habits for Life initiative. She and the First Muppet spoke about eating right, getting regular exercise, and being a positive role model for kids....
Are Chores Important?  The Obamas Say Yes.
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Are Chores Important? The Obamas Say Yes.

One of the first things Michelle Obama did when she met the White House domestic staff was instruct them not to make her children's beds. She wants to make sure they learn that kind of responsibility for themselves. When I read that, my heart went out to the first parents of the USA. As a mum who is usually just a bit stricter than my peers, I f...
First Parents Go On A Date – Do You?
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First Parents Go On A Date – Do You?

Using the bully pulpit of celebrity and good looks, the Obamas led by example when they flew home to Chicago and went out on a Valentine's Day date at a  restaurant run by Oprah's former personal chef. Paparazzi and ordinary daters snapped away as the couple tried to get a little us time. While I am disappointed that the Obama's don't seem to h...
Michelle Obama On The Cover Of Vogue
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Michelle Obama On The Cover Of Vogue

Michelle Obama is being heralded as a modern-day fashion icon, and now here's proof: the new First Lady will be appearing on the cover of the March issue of Vogue magazine. Mrs. Obama appears wearing a magenta silk sheath dress by Jason Wu, who also designed her inaugural gown. Read more...
First Lady Michelle Obama Bans Daughters From Celebrities
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First Lady Michelle Obama Bans Daughters From Celebrities

Self-styled 'Mom-in-Chief' Michelle Obama wants her girls - Malia, 10, and Sasha, 7 - to stay grounded and not receive any sort of special treatment as they start their new lives in Washington. Although the girls were thrilled with a surprise visit from The Jonas Brothers boys,and met Beyonce during the campaign, there will be no more socialisi...
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Parents Twitter Their Daughter’s Final Days

5:00 PM 10 months ago, 2-year-old Layla Grace was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a form of cancer. The prognosis was dim; Layla would probably lose this battle with her disease. As Layla... read more

A Pill To Treat Head Lice?

4:00 PM I, knock wood, have no first-hand experience with head lice, but what I hear from the those who have, it's truly frightening. These icky little parasites, which infest more than 10... read more

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The Colour Me Doll Lets You Colour Your Own Way

2:15 PM Does your child like to have everything ‘just so’ and the standard issue clothing that comes with their dolls is just to, well, generic? With the Carla colour Me Do... read more

Timi & Leslie’s New Convertible Nappy Bags

12:15 PM Nothing says fashion meets function quite like Timi & Leslie’s nappy bags. Your friends might think you’ve left your nappy bag at home when you’re wearing... read more
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