Contributors: Briehn Trumbauer
Here’s a weekly roundup of parenting articles that piqued
our interest. Enjoy! —
Kelle Hampton knows how to Christmas
like nobody’s business. Her adorable clan does it all—from a sleigh runway
to a special family string tradition. (Enjoying
the Small Things)
After taking inventory of all their gifts, little ones
should gear up to write
thank you notes. Teach them how to pen a thoughtful thanks after reading
this article. (USA Today)
There is increasing evidence that acetaminophen use is linked to asthma–something every doctor and parent should take note of. (NY Times)
Good news for everyone, everywhere: these eating experts discourage
the typical New Year’s diet resolution. Self-compassion will get you much
further than dieting any day. (Huffington
Post)
Doctors are currently in disagreement
as to whether “cocooning”—vaccinating adults to protect babies who are too
young for the shots—is safe or efficient. The disputes relate to lack of
evidence and high cost of vaccines. (Reuters)
Liz Gumbinner of Mom-101 weighs in on the topic of subway
charity: to give or not to give? (Mom-101)
We all know that praise is more liberally applied to
children today than it was in generations past, but is
this a bad thing? According to one professor of the mind, yes. (Psychology Today)
A deeper
look into the neuroscience of middle childhood (beginning around age 5 or
6) shows that children across cultures actually experience immense cognitive
change, creativity and ambition. (NY Times)
Combat the Princess
Syndrome that seems to be consuming young female generations. A happier-than-ever-after
outcome awaits. (Babble)
A true Christmas miracle: A mom gives birth to her daughter underneath
the Christmas tree. And check out the slideshow of other crazy birthplaces!
(Huff Post Parents)
The rise of the Mompreneur—if
it doesn’t exist, invent it. Moms are taking the saying “necessity is the
mother of invention” to a new level. (NY
Times)
A slow and steady sendoff before the New Year. Megan Fracis’
Mindful Monday: Recover.
(The Happiest Mom)
