Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Though most baby animals rank fairly high on the cuteness scale, this set of baby very rare panda triplets just about breaks the adorable-meter! (Mashable)

Our thoughts are with actor–and loving dad–Robin Williams‘ family as they grieve his tragic, sudden loss. (Mommyish)

The reviews are starting to spill in about Bravo’s latest series “Extreme Parenting“–and they’re mixed but not all bad. What do you think of this controversial new show? (New York Times)

Congrats to Eva Amurri Martino on the birth of her first child–a healthy baby girl–with her sportscaster husband! Of course, this means that Susan Sarandon is officially a grandmother! (Celeb Baby Scoop)

Plenty of political tension and buzz is emanating from Ferguson, MO, after an unarmed teenager was shot and killed. Get the story on why this story matters and what is family has to say. (The New Yorker)

Think you can’t still enjoy soup even in the heat of the summer? Think again! We’re loving this round-up of chilled soup recipes–perfect for foodie families. (Guest of a Guest)

One cheeky babysitter sent the parents she was working for hourly photo updates of their young son–only, she added a hilarious twist by photo-shopping herself saving the kiddo from cobras, sharks, and more! (The Stir)

Ever wondered what parenting is like way across the pond in Australia? Check out some surprising fun fact. (Cup of Jo)

Looking for a good laugh? This parody twitter account for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s daughter, North, ought to tickle your funny bone. (Bustle)

Is this high-tech ankle monitor the wave of the future when it comes to parenting? Get the facts on this new baby monitor and how it could shape parenting culture going forward. (CNN)