Contributors: Meghan
Gearino, Sarah Greene, Elizabeth Raymond
Here’s a weekly roundup of parenting articles that piqued our interest. Enjoy! —
More on the debate over extended breastfeeding. Since it’s normal in most other primates and human societies, why do Americans consider weaning at three years old just plain weird? (Scientific American)
Many college kids consider summer the perfect time to pad their resumes with internships and office experience. Others prefer working as camp counselors, for the obvious reasons. One dad reflects on what this means for his daughter’s future career prospects. (NYTimes)
After a recent arrest on the murder charge of Etan Patz, the first child whose face appeared as “missing” on a milk carton 33 years ago, Lisa Belkin reflects on the current climate of child safety. (Huffington Post)
Are you smarter than a second grader? Probably not when it comes to spelling. Read all about the youngest competitor in the National Spelling Bee. (CNN)
Never one to hold her tongue, Jessica Simpson’s 10 craziest pregnancy quotes are right here. (People)
Plus, the pictures are finally here! Baby Maxwell Drew’s first photo shoot. (Just Jared)
An honors student with two part-time jobs gets jail time for missing too much school in order to support her siblings. Tough love, or too harsh of a punishment? (Los Angeles Times)
Do as others do. Recent studies have found that kids are more physically active if their friends are as well. (WebMD)
Stock up on some great (and healthy!) summer recipes from Michelle Obama’s new gardening and cookbook, American Grown. (YumSugar)
What better way to get your little ones involved in current events than this contest by the NY Times?! Kids Draw the News lets you submit your child’s local news-related artwork for publication on the paper’s website. (NYTimes)
The Biggest Loser‘s Jillian Michaels opens up about her reasons for adopting and how she’s finding her stride as a new mother–the best part of which is perhaps her admission to being too hard on mothers before she became one herself. (Huffington Post)
This June, spend some quality time with your kids while also getting a head start on your summer reading. Here are two awesome books that you and your older kids can enjoy and discuss, together! (NYTimes)
These delicious frozen treats are the perfect summer snack. Making them will be as much fun as munching on them later! (MommiesWithStyle)
