Our weekly round-up of parenting news! Enjoy!
If the impending ice storm has you apartment-bound this weekend, check out this easy and fun recipe for homemade playdough — you probably have all the ingredients in your pantry already! (mommieswithstyle.com)
Potty training is no longer just about
saving money on diapers; it can result in better academic standing for your
child. A recent article in the Washington Post draws the connection between potty training and school readiness, and what to do when your little one can’t hit the target. (Washington Post)
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Attention, parents considering purchasing the soon-to-be
released Nintendo 3DS, as the game is being labeled with a warning that looking
at 3D images can impact a child’s eyesight development. Here, Jasmine Radoncic
at Good Housekeeping explores the topic. (Goodhousekeeping.com)
On the opposite
side of the spectrum, a recent article in the WSJ proposed that girls who play
age-appropriate video games with their parents behave better, feel more connected
to the family and are socially healthier than their peers who don’t. (WSJ)
Research shows that adult children of divorce face extra burdens of their parents split (as opposed to young children whose parents divorce), such as financial challenges. (Reuters)
Lisa Belkin at the New York Times’ parenting blog Motherlode writes about a recent Ohio University Study, which found that couples who share parenting duties are more likely to have conflict than households in which the wife does more. (New York Times)
For kids, flu season is nearly
year-round, which is why parents.com compiled a great list of all-natural remedies to help
soothe those pesky hiccups of colds and coughs. (Parents.com)
Looking for an excuse to play with your baby? Jen Berman counts down 10 reasons play makes your baby smarter. (CNN)
If you’re pregnant and wondering why you’re not feeling or best, Dr. Shoshana Bennett, clinical psychologist and author of "Pregnant on Prozac: The Essential Guide to Making the Best Decision for You and Your Baby," chats with the bump.com about what might be causing it and how you can cope. (thebump.com)
