Contributors: Sharon Beesley and Briehn Trumbauer
Here’s a weekly roundup of parenting articles that piqued
our interest. Enjoy! —
76% of parents think their kids are spoiled during the
holidays—but the same amount also feel guilty telling them “no,” according to a
Parenting Magazine and Today Moms survey.
To get past the guilt, here are some tips they shared for raising
kids who aren’t spoiled. (The
Washington Post and Today Moms)
OBAMA BREAKS WORLD RECORD! Let’s be clear: the First Lady
recently shattered the group record for the most people doing
jumping jacks in a 24-hour period. Of the 300,265 people across the globe
who participated, she led about 400 students in the physical activity on the
White House South Lawn. (Huffington
Post)
Hate shopping for holiday gifts? New studies are supporting
the theory that the most
thoughtful gifts—at least according to the recipient—don’t require time or
even money. (NY Times)
Masala Mama has a licker on her hands. And some hilarious
kid questions to go with him! (Babble)
Are you a generous
spouse? Recent research from the University
of Virginia’s National Marriage
Project shows that generosity is highly important in a marriage. (NY Times)
Here’s a quick-and-easy winter art project for kitchen-bound
kiddos. Paper
snowflakes made out of coffee filters. (Parent Hacks)
A new study indicates that working
moms are, on average, happier and healthier than stay-at-home mothers. And
part-time working moms are rated highest in well-being. (Science Daily)
We love that Nigella Lawson believes in simple recipes that
are full of carbs! Find her Pumpkin
and Goat’s Cheese Lasagne here. Also, her tips for a fugal holiday are
brilliant. (WNYC)
Don’t sweat it: You still have time to learn a few dance
moves before that hoppin’ holiday party. Shape
gives us a step-by-step
d-floor guide (with video demos!). (Shape)
Getting your kids interested in science can be as easy as
getting them to do arts & crafts. Here’s a helpful article with some gift
ideas for sparking creativity and curiosity about the outside world. (USA Today)
Meet this Babble “Mominee:” After her baby was diagnosed
with neuroblastema, mom Shanna
Marsh used Twitter to transform her grief into doing good. (Babble)
