My daughter is having a baby. The baby will call my mum (its greatgrandmother) “Nanny.” The baby will call my daughter’s mother-in-law Granny. My name is Lilbet and I want to be called something other than grandma since I’m 39. → full article
It’s happy baby news…times three! Singer and producer Pharrell Williams and his wife, Helen Lasichanh, welcomed triplets earlier this month, according to Vanity Fair.
While Pharrell’s rep wouldn’t comment on the sexes or names of their new little ones, the rep did confirm that everyone is “healthy and happy.”
The triplets join Pharrell and Helen’s 8-year-old son, Rocket. → full article
There are some very cool and unique baby names that are hitting the charts and climbing fast for 2017. Most often a name will suddenly trend due to a celebrity using it for their offspring. Or it might be a beloved character name, or a unique alternative to another name that has become too popular. → full article
Congratulations are in order for New Girl star Zooey Deschanel, who is pregnant with her second child with her husband, Jacob Pechenik, according to a report from Us magazine. Zooey and Jacob are parents to 18-month-old daughter Elsie Otter. → full article
I have two children, Josie 4 and Ike 2. They are both very nice children. The only thing is that my husband and I have recently found out that I am pregnant. The baby is due in February. → full article
Orange Is the New Black star Laura Prepon is reportedly pregnant, expecting her first baby with her fiancé, actor Ben Foster.
A source confirmed the baby news to People.com, though the couple have yet to comment on the pregnancy yet. → full article
Mel Gibson is a dad for the ninth time, welcoming a baby boy with his girlfriend, Rosalind Ross, on Friday in Los Angeles.
The couple named their little guy, who weighed 5 lbs. 5 oz., Lars Gerard. → full article
Congratulations to actress Keshia Knight Pulliam, who welcomed her first child, a baby girl, this week. The former Cosby Show star announced the baby news on Instagram, revealing the baby’s name: Ella Grace.
Baby’s first pic only showed off her feet clad in fluffy socks, with the caption: “Ella Grace has arrived!!!” Ella is Spanish, meaning “young girl.”
While Keshia announced her pregnancy on Instagram in July, just days later her husband, Ed Hartwell, filed for divorce and requested a paternity test. → full article
For those of you who are not familiar with Todd Parr, he is an amazing author/illustrator of more than 40 children’s books. Parr’s books encompass social issues that are prevalent in the lives of today’s children, but in simplistic terms. → full article
Congratulations to former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell Horner and her husband, Christian Horner, who welcomed a baby boy over the weekend.
She announced the big baby news on Twitter and Instagram on Saturday, revealing his birth weight and name. → full article
Since I retired from the field of education last year I decided to look into all of the new(ish) children’s books from the last few years. Who better to give me input about these books then our local librarian at our public library here in town. → full article
Dear Grandma:
My 16 year old stepson spends all of his time playing video games..specifically XBox Live…against players all over the world. His dad doesn’t see anything wrong with this but I am concerned that he is addicted. → full article
Congratulations to actress Katherine Heigl and her musician husband, Josh Kelley, who recently welcomed their baby boy on December 20, a rep tells People.com.
The couple named their little boy Joshua Bishop Kelley Jr. The name Joshua is of Hebrew origin, meaning “God is salvation.” He joins big sisters Adalaide, 4, and Naleigh, 8. → full article
Dear Jennifer,
We are expecting a baby girl in February and still can’t decide on a name! Our last name is Rauchhaupt (pronounced r-owsh-how-pt) so as you can imagine, it’s difficult to choose a baby name to go with it. → full article
Congratulations to supermodel/actress Molly Sims and her husband, Scott Stuber! The couple welcomed their third child, a boy, earlier this week.
Molly already shared the first pic of their newborn – and his name, Grey, a name of English origin, meaning grey-haired. → full article
