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Rene Syler

The spotlight is on First Daughters, Sasha and Malia. We're watching what they wear, the toys on their backpacks and, of course, the color of their skin.

Madison Avenue is also paying attention. First case in point, modeling agencies are signing up more little black girls who look like the Obama girls for shoots like this Harper's Bazaar photo spread. The hot new Beanie Babies dolls, originally named "Sweet Sasha" and "Marvelous Malia," were only just yesterday renamed "Sweet Sydney" and "Marvelous Mariah" after the First Mama objected. "We feel it is inappropriate to use young, private citizens for marketing purposes," said her press secretary.

I remember the days when all my my sister and I wanted were Chrissy dolls, one was blond, the other a red head. it took a few years for the Ideal Toy Corporation to get wise and come out with a black version. Only she looked exactly like the white doll -- same features, same straight hair -- just tanned.

Is all this attention to little black girls a good thing? I want to know what you think.

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]]>beanie babiesBeanieBabiesblack girlsBlackGirlsmadison avenueMadisonAvenuemalia obamaMaliaObamasasha obamasashaobamaRene SylerWed, 04 Feb 2009 10:00:00 ESTWhat Makes a Good Marriage?http://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/28/what-makes-a-good-marriage/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/28/what-makes-a-good-marriage/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/28/what-makes-a-good-marriage/#commentsFiled under: ,

Rene Syler

"But I think that's what marriage is ... sometimes you're madly in love with the person, and other times you're like, 'I'd rather you really not be in my vicinity.'"



You can see more of René's videos at her website, The Good Enough Mother.

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]]>divorcegood-enough-mothermarriageparentingRene SylerWed, 28 Jan 2009 16:00:00 ESTAfter the Inauguration - Home at Last!http://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/22/after-the-inauguration-home-at-last/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/22/after-the-inauguration-home-at-last/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/22/after-the-inauguration-home-at-last/#commentsFiled under: ,



"No matter what you believe in your political affiliation or party, you have to respect the fact that we had a peaceful transition of power."


You can find more of René's videos -- including additional footage from her trip to Washington, DC -- at The Good Enough Mother.

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]]>Barack ObamaBarackObamagood-enough-motherinaugural ballInauguralBallinaugurationinauguration dayInaugurationDaytravelRene SylerThu, 22 Jan 2009 15:00:00 ESTBarack Obama's Inauguration - "It's Just Wonderful Today"http://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/20/barack-obamas-inauguration-sights-and-sounds-of-dc/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/20/barack-obamas-inauguration-sights-and-sounds-of-dc/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/20/barack-obamas-inauguration-sights-and-sounds-of-dc/#commentsFiled under:

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"I don't remember the sky ever being so blue or it being so brisk, it's just...wonderful today."



Rene Syler shares her impressions upon arriving in DC on Monday. She is covering Inauguration 2009 for ParentDish.com and BET. You can see more of her videos at her website, Good Enough Mother.

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]]>barack obamaBarackObamagood-enough-motherinaugurationinauguration dayInaugurationDaypresident 2008president2008Rene SylerTue, 20 Jan 2009 09:00:00 ESTHow Obama Changes Everythinghttp://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/17/how-obama-changes-everything/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/17/how-obama-changes-everything/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/17/how-obama-changes-everything/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Rene Syler The Good Enough Mother

"The fact that Barack Obama was able to kick the doors wide open and open a path for kids like my son, even if my son doesn't want to be President, the fact that it's an option ... that he could actually achieve that, is thrilling."







Rene Syler will be covering Tuesday's Presidential inaguration for BET; you can also see more of her videos at her website, Good Enough Mother.

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]]>barack obamaBarackObamaBETgood-enough-motherinaguralinagurationpresidentracismRene SylerSat, 17 Jan 2009 12:03:00 ESTPutting Ourselves Firsthttp://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/14/putting-ourselves-first/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/14/putting-ourselves-first/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/14/putting-ourselves-first/#commentsFiled under: ,

Rene Syler the Good Enough Mother

ParentDish is pleased to welcome Rene Syler to our team. Rene hosted CBS news' The Early Show from 2002 - 2006; she is the author of The Good Enough Mother, and is currently at work on her second book. You can spend more time with Rene at her web site.

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]]>breast cancerBreastCancercancergood-enough-mothermasectomyRene SylerWed, 14 Jan 2009 16:00:00 ESTSometimes, We Don't Like Our Kidshttp://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/10/sometimes-we-dont-like-our-kids/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/10/sometimes-we-dont-like-our-kids/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/10/sometimes-we-dont-like-our-kids/#commentsFiled under: ,

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ParentDish is pleased to welcome Rene Syler to our team. Rene hosted CBS news' The Early Show from 2002 - 2006; she is the author of The Good Enough Mother, and is currently at work on her second book. You can spend more time with Rene at her web site.

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]]>Rene SylerSat, 10 Jan 2009 12:00:00 ESTBe Nice - Your Kids Are Watchinghttp://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/07/be-nice-your-kids-are-watching/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/07/be-nice-your-kids-are-watching/http://www.parentdish.com/2009/01/07/be-nice-your-kids-are-watching/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Rene Syler The Good Enough Mother

ParentDish is pleased to welcome Rene Syler to our team. Rene hosted CBS news' The Early Show from 2002 - 2006; she is the author of The Good Enough Mother, and is currently at work on her second book. You can spend more time with Rene at her web site.

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]]>golden ruleGoldenRulegood-enough-mothermommy warsMommyWarsschool busSchoolBusRene SylerWed, 07 Jan 2009 16:00:00 ESTGood Enough Goals for 2009http://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/31/good-enough-goals-for-2009/http://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/31/good-enough-goals-for-2009/http://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/31/good-enough-goals-for-2009/#commentsFiled under: ,

Rene Syler The Good Enough Mother

ParentDish is pleased to welcome Rene Syler to our team. Rene hosted CBS news' The Early Show from 2002 - 2006; she is the author of The Good Enough Mother, and is currently at work on her second book. You can spend more time with Rene at her web site.

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]]>good-enough-motherresolutionsRene SylerWed, 31 Dec 2008 16:00:00 ESTThe Upside of a Smaller Christmashttp://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/27/the-upside-of-a-smaller-christmas/http://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/27/the-upside-of-a-smaller-christmas/http://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/27/the-upside-of-a-smaller-christmas/#commentsFiled under:

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ParentDish is pleased to welcome Rene Syler to our team. Rene hosted CBS news' The Early Show from 2002 - 2006; she is the author of The Good Enough Mother, and is currently at work on her second book. You can spend more time with Rene at her web site.

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]]>good-enough-motherRene SylerSat, 27 Dec 2008 12:00:00 ESTThe Year Without a Christmas Cardhttp://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/24/the-year-without-a-christmas-card/http://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/24/the-year-without-a-christmas-card/http://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/24/the-year-without-a-christmas-card/#commentsFiled under:



ParentDish is pleased to welcome Rene Syler to our team. Rene hosted CBS news' The Early Show from 2002 - 2006; she is the author of The Good Enough Mother, and is currently at work on her second book. You can spend more time with Rene at her web site.

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]]>christmaschristmas cardsChristmasCardsgood-enough-motherholiday cardsHolidayCardsRene SylerWed, 24 Dec 2008 16:00:00 ESTWhiling Away a Snowy Dayhttp://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/20/whiling-away-a-snowy-day/http://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/20/whiling-away-a-snowy-day/http://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/20/whiling-away-a-snowy-day/#commentsFiled under: , ,

Rene Syler the Good Enough Mother

ParentDish is pleased to welcome Rene Syler to our team. Rene hosted CBS news' The Early Show from 2002 - 2006; she is the author of The Good Enough Mother, and is currently at work on her second book. You can spend more time with Rene at her web site.

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]]>good-enough-mothersnow daySnowDaytweensRene SylerSat, 20 Dec 2008 12:00:00 ESTStaying Connected with Your Tweenhttp://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/17/staying-connected-with-your-tween/http://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/17/staying-connected-with-your-tween/http://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/17/staying-connected-with-your-tween/#commentsFiled under:



ParentDish is pleased to welcome Rene Syler to our team. Rene hosted CBS news' The Early Show from 2002 - 2006; she is the author of The Good Enough Mother, and is currently at work on her second book. You can spend more time with Rene at her web site.



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]]>daughtersdisciplinegood-enough-motheriPodmannerstalking to tweensTalkingToTweensteenstweensRene SylerWed, 17 Dec 2008 15:00:00 ESTPaying for Performancehttp://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/13/paying-for-performance/http://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/13/paying-for-performance/http://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/13/paying-for-performance/#commentsFiled under: ,

Rene Syler The Good Enough Mother

ParentDish is pleased to welcome Rene Syler to our team. Rene hosted CBS news' The Early Show from 2002 - 2006; she is the author of The Good Enough Mother, and is currently at work on her second book. You can spend more time with Rene at her web site.



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]]>briberygood-enough-motherreadingtweensRene SylerSat, 13 Dec 2008 12:00:00 ESTPerfecting the Art of Imperfectionhttp://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/10/perfecting-the-art-of-imperfection/http://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/10/perfecting-the-art-of-imperfection/http://www.parentdish.com/2008/12/10/perfecting-the-art-of-imperfection/#commentsFiled under:

Rene Syler

ParentDish is pleased to welcome Rene Syler to our team. Rene hosted CBS news' The Early Show from 2002 - 2006; she is the author of The Good Enough Mother, and is currently at work on her second book. You can spend more time with Rene at her web site.


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