Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

In the best school closure announcement ever, one Rhode Island principal filmed an amazing “Let it Go” parody for his students. Watch the hilarious video! (NBC Chicago)

While Blizzard 2015 didn’t quite hit NYC as hard as predicted, one thing is for sure…concerned parents all over the Northeast were on their text game! Check out these funny concerned-parent snow warnings. (Mashable)

And you thought the rules on RSVPing were tough. A child from the UK receives an invoice for a missed birthday party. (Yahoo News)

We can’t get enough of local parenting expert (and mom-of-two) Lenore Skenazy’s new show “World’s Worst Mom” on Discovery Life! (Mommyish)

Here are a few simple tips how to help low-income kids succeed in higher education. (New York Times)

Dad takes to the Internet to call out bullies after teen daughter receives racist video. (CNN)

Local celeb mom Cobie Smulders is at Sundance promoting her new, pregnancy-centric movie “UNexpected”–and making jokes that her husband, Taran Killam, is actually the one who wanted the part! (Hollywood Reporter)

Looking to spice up your family’s NYC home? Get some inspiration from this gorgeous–yet totally relatable–Brooklyn family apartment. (Cup of Jo)

So you’ve heard of Normcore…but what about Babycore? Check out the latest scoop on this pint-sized trend! (The Gloss)

Hey moms! Trying to keep busy during the big snow storm and snow day? Check out this helpful list of great indoor activities to take on and make you feel super-productive. (Guest of a Guest)

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