Links We Love This Week (2/19/16)
You’ve been busy this week. Here’s our round up of the interesting parts of the internet.
This Video of Kylo Ren Playing Flaming Bagpipes Will Make You Happy
Get yourself a fresh cup of coffee, watch this ridiculous video, and power through the rest of your day like the CHAMPION YOU ARE.
These Toys Will Turn Your Kid Into the Next Tony Stark
So your kid wants to be a superhero? Here are some cool tech toys to get her started.
Boys’ Attitudes Toward Sex Impacts the Kind of Father They’ll Be
Attitudes and behaviors of teen boys and young men impact the likeliness of becoming a teen or nonresident father.
Epic Video of Dinosaur Riding Prancing Horse is the Best
C'mon, just trust me. You're gonna love this.
Why Parents Need to be Cautious About Kik
What is Kik? And is it safe for our kids?
19 Ways to Include Your Kids in Your Wedding
Over 50% of families are remarried. Many couples face wedding planning with kids in tow. Here's how to let them join in and feel included in the big day.
Shifting Gears to Fully Appreciate the Gift
I'm embarrassed to admit that it sometimes makes me angry and irritable to have to shift gears from work to family.
Is Sugar as Toxic for Baby's Mind as Abuse?
The impact of sugar consumption on baby's brain development could be on par with exposure to extreme stress and abuse.
Homemaker Hacks for the Cleaning Impaired
I hate cleaning. There, I said it. But I also love organization. Here are homemaking hacks for the cleaning impaired (like me).
7 Ways Good Mom Friends Are Like Sports Coaches
Lately I started to notice similarities between the moms I love and my favorite high school coaches.
Which Grammy Nominated Songs Do You Actually Understand? Take This Quiz!
We clearly don't understand the meaning behind these Grammy nominated songs. But hey, maybe you do! Take our quiz!
Study: Raising a Kid Harder on Your Immune System Than Severe Stomach Flu
Parenting is one of the most severe environmental challenges anyone puts themselves through. It even radically rewires the immune system.
New Research from Sweden: Infants Should Sleep in Their Own Bed to Reduce Risk of SIDS
Sudden infant death syndrome is among the scariest things new parents fear. New research finds that infants should sleep in their own beds to reduce risks.
7 Reasons Why this Alaskan Man Dancing to Alicia Keys is How to Win Life
To win at life, you gotta dance like no one's watching. Or, like everyone's watching.
Children Need Space For Creativity
Our kids don’t need expensive toys or an abundance of extracurricular activities. They need to explore their interests through play and creativity.
The New Parent’s Guide to Getting the Most out of Date Night
Do not, I repeat, DO NOT start a date night without having a plan beforehand. “What do you feel like doing tonight?” is not part of the new parent’s date night vocabulary.
How My Daughter Taught Me to Just Show Up
A snow drought plagues Vermont this winter. Temperatures drop from unseasonably warm to downright arctic, with little snowfall. It’s dispiriting to drive up to the mountain only to see dirt, rocks...
5th Grade Girls Take Ferdinand Magellan to Court
The 5th grade students of Girls Prep Bronx Charter School spent a day in court trying European explorer Ferdinand Magellan for his crimes.
Today's Teens Are Better People Than the Rest of Us
Analysis of the CDC's Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows that teens today are making better decisions than the rest of us ever did.
What My Son Won't Remember But I Always Will
It was weekend that I’ll remember for the rest of my life. My son though? The one who made it so memorable for me? He won’t remember a thing.
Early Foods Impact Baby's Healthy Gut
What we feed our babies -- and not maternal obesity -- is the most signifiant factor is establishing baby's healthy gut microbiota.
9 Year Old's Video Hijacked, Can't Be Taken Offline
A 9yo made a video of herself twerking with friends, copying what they'd seen in music videos online. The video was hacked, and the content exploited.
Research: Does Cranberry Juice Treat a UTI?
The kind of cranberry juice you buy in a grocery store isn't effective for treating a UTI, unless you drink 28 glasses of it.