Today's Child Magazine's National Cover Model Search

Just like Kimora Lee Simmons, Aoki Lee and Ming Lee your child too can grace the cover of Today's Child Magazine.

Today's Child Magazine will launch their 4th annual cover model search:
Today's Child Magazine's National Cover Model Search
Powered by: Just for Me! "Where Little Stars Are Made!"

Enter your little one today for the opportunity to be Today's Child Magazine's next cover model.

All Children ages 8 and under welcome!

Check out Inside Today's Child cover shoot featuring Kimora Lee
Simmons and her girls! www.youtube.com/Todays-Child
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kivYp07SLxc

Join Today's Child Magazine in Harlem for The Official Launch and Premiere Casting call!

Saturday, August 16, 2008 . 11AM-6PM

Sunday, August 17, 2008 . 11AM-6PM

Harlem Week
175 West 134th Street
Henry Garnet School Yard/P.S. 175
(at the school yard on 135th Street)
between Lenox Avenue and 7th Avenue
New York, NY 10030

Please bring:
2 current pictures (a headshot and a candid photo) . A copy of his/her birth certificate . Entry fee of $25.00 (fee is non-refundable, cash and checks only)
-or-

Parents can visit www.Todays-child.com and click on the Cover Model Search Flyer

The Grand Prize winner will be featured on the cover of Today's Child Magazine and win:
A 3-Page photo and fashion spread!
$2,000 in Prizes and Gifts!
An Educational Scholarship!

Umm, Alcohol and Breast Milk?

No one here at Tinalee Media & Events has a baby as of yet, but we realize that some of you do. I know that when I have a baby, I will breastfeed for sure. You know, I'm not sure how I came across this, but this is something Britney Spears and perhaps a few other young Moms should know about. Milkscreen. Founded by Mommies Julie Jumonville and Elizabeth Smith, Milkscreen is like a breathlizer for your boobs. And ladies, they say the 'pump and dump' method doesn't work. Here is what they say about the system:

Congratulations on your new baby and your decision to breastfeed!
Mothers around the world agree; breastfeeding is one of the most rewarding, fulfilling experiences of motherhood. But it is also full of challenges and mystery. Milkscreen aims to eliminate one mystery for nursing mothers by providing peace of mind that the milk baby drinks is alcohol free.

Why test your breast milk for alcohol? Alcohol in your breast milk can have a number of negative impacts on you and your baby:

• Let-down and milk production: Studies show that alcohol can inhibit your let-down and milk production (one study showed a 23% decrease in milk volume with one drink1).
• Calorie consumption by the infant: Your baby may also drink less milk if your milk contains alcohol, limiting the number of the extremely valuable calories he or she may receive.
• Sleep: Studies also show that babies do fall asleep sooner after ingesting alcohol in breast milk, but they sleep less soundly and wake earlier.
• Development of motor-skills: In more extreme cases, an infant's motor skill development may be hampered.

For all of these reasons, alcohol-free milk is safer for your baby, and with Milkscreen, it is easy to find out exactly when to breastfeed and when to use an alternate solution.

What does a positive result mean?
A positive result with Milkscreen indicates alcohol exists in the milk and you may want to seek an alternate source of food for your baby. With a positive test result, options include waiting for an hour or so and then re-testing your milk, using formula, or using stored, pre-pumped milk.

Note: Pumping your milk (the "pump and dump" method) does NOT eliminate alcohol from your breast milk. The only way to eliminate alcohol from your bloodstream is to wait a period of time.

Because every mom metabolizes alcohol differently, it is important to test your milk before feeding your baby if there is any question of the lingering presence of alcohol.
1 Mennella & Beauchamp 1991, 1993; Mennella 1997, 1999

Hmmm, interesting. For more information or to order this system, visit: http://www.milkscreen.com/

Until next time... Keep your tetas clean AND

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Is everyone preggers?

Recently, two of my Girlfriends had baby boys. I just helped decorate a baby shower this past Saturday, two of my Sorors are due any day now (the poor chicas are trying to walk/waddle the babies out) and today I learn that a guy a used to date is having a baby boy in January (not thrilled by that, but such is life). What is going on in the world? I mean it's great and all, but everyone seems to be pregnant. :-) Yours truly is holding out. I'm not even close to being engaged, plus, I need a rock first.

It is such a joyous occassion. I just love pregnant women. Especially when they maintain their sexy. I know when I day comes, I will try my best to do the same. An example of such is Christina Aguilera. I was pleased to learn that she and hubby are expecting their first. She looks so cute pregnant. To parphrase my girlfriend Aarian, "There is no reason to let yourself go. I looked fly before I was pregnant and I will stay looking fly while pregnant. Get your hair done or something." And believe me, she is fly as ever.

Christina is keeping it lovely with long necklaces, big hoop earring, a cute tee, simple jersey skirt and ballet flats. She is also staying paperazzi ready with her dark glasses and sweater to help hide the bump. Note the handbag.

Aww, ladies... Until next time...

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BEN SHERMAN FALL COLLECTION

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PLAYBOY, TRIXIE & PEANUT

I'm going out of town for a Eastern Regional Conference so I can't take my little Girlfriend diva Raquel. But, if you are in the New York area, go! Trixie & Peanut is a cute store. Not so amped about seeing the bunny, but we all need love and support at sometime.

Until next time...

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TIGER'S NEW BUNDLE OF JOY

Many congrats to Tiger Woods and his wife Elin on the arrival of their new baby girl, Sam Alexis Woods. She is the couple's first little bundle of joy!

Tiger posted the following message on his Web site the day his daughter was born:

"Both Elin and Sam are doing well and resting peacefully. We want to thank our doctors and the hospital staff for all their dedicated and hard work. This is truly a special time in our lives and we look forward to introducing Sam to our family and friends over the next few weeks. We thank everyone for their well wishes and continued respect of our privacy."

Much peace and many blessings to the new little Girlfriend. We could only image being born into the Woods' legacy. Ahh, the amount of shoes we could buy!


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Gotta luv the kids!

I started out the year calling people and sending texts of well wishes and ‘Happy New Year.’ I was gearing up for special events and activities; asking who is going to All Star in Vegas and what not. Well, two girlfriends replied to my surprise, ‘Can’t go, I’m having a baby this year!’ I guess we are getting to that age. Therefore, for all my Girl/Mommiefriends out there, here is a cute 15% discount (minimum order $15) from our Girlfriend Aimee. Her Feug Shui Inspired Clothing for Babies & Toddlers is adorable. If you are in New York, visit the store (247 W. 38th Street). You can also online at www.bamboobabyny.com/. The discount code is GGT. You have time, it doesn't end until November 15, 2007, but hey, you never know ;-P

Until next time…

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Are we there yet??

Do you remember when you were a little girl and loved to play dress up? Shoot, I still like to play dress up. But when you were little, you would pretend to be this person or that person. I remember always saying, “So-and-so is MY man!” I used to love Teddy Riley and Toni Terri. Remember playing with Barbie dolls! My Mom wouldn’t buy me a car so I attached a shoestring to a shoebox and dragged my dolls around the house pretending as if they were going to the mall, their girlfriend’s house or to the store. I did have a 3-story dream house complete with a wrap around staircase, full size bed (and matching linens), and sofa. My Barbies were always ‘in the know’ because I made mini magazines for them out of the subscriber inserts from Ebony, Jet, and whatever else was lying around the house. And Chile’ they were fly. My favorite Barbie, Christina, had a gray pleather coat with grey faux fur around the collar.

So now that I have you thinking about your childhood, how many of you dreamed of being a princess? Now in your dream, were you a minority princess or were you white. What about your Barbies and the rest of your dolls? Were they the same color as you or were they white? Not that that is bad or anything, I just say this because 50 years ago Dr. Kenneth B. Clark, the star witness for the Brown vs. the Board of Education, used Black and White dolls during his psychological test regarding Black children’s self image. Recently, Kiri Davis, high school student in New York, filmed a documentary on the Black children’s self image and conducted a similar test using a Black doll and a White doll. To see the news broadcast featuring her work, click here.

While the recent test did surprise me a bit, it didn’t as well. While measures have been taken in some schools and other public institutions to change Black children’s perception of themselves, it takes more than that. We all know that media shapes our minds and especially our children’s minds. We all know that parents need to take an active role in what their kids are watching, reading, and interacting with, but Davis’ documentary really answers the question of ‘Are we there yet?’ No, we aren’t. To watch the full documentary, click here.

I know that I regardless of race, I have always said that I would buy my friend’s children a little Black doll because it looks like me. I believe children should play with dolls that reflect the entire world, not just a small percent. That’s just me.

Until next time...
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