Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Celeb mama Amanda Seyfried spoke out about breastfeeding and how we shouldn’t judge. “Breastfeeding is awesome. Formula is awesome. Feeding your baby is awesome. Not awesome? Judgement,” She says defending all the moms out there. Amanda, we hear you girl! (TODAY)

Not all pregnancy photos need to be surrounded by flowers or holding chalkboards. This photographer husband took it to the next level by creating a series called “What Not To Do When You’re Pregnant,” where his wife holds machine riffles, rides a mechanical bull, and much more. (BuzzFeed)

United Airlines is at it again, but this time they aren’t overbooking—they’re giving away a toddlers seat. You heard right, this mom had to hold her 2-year-old son on her lap after she was at a layover in Houston flying to Boston. The mom spent $1000 a seat only to have the flight attendant shrug it off. (Mommyish)

Grab your tissues because this great-grandpa-to-be has our eyes watering with this reaction to his granddaughter’s pregnancy announcement. She gifts him the shirt that says it all—we need a moment. (ABC News)

This bread-winning mom gives burned-out parents lots of helpful tips and tricks on what it’s like to be the one who brings home the bacon while having a stay-at-home husband/dad. With insight like how to find the right balance and time management, it’ll make you grab your nearest pen and notebook. (Forbes)

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Admit it, you aren’t perfect, and neither are any of these parents. The Washington Post readers say so themselves. So when you mix real-life stories and hard-hitting tips you get a life lesson that just leaves you laughing like we did. (The Washington Post)

“Hell is other people’s children,” this writer says. If you want a great laugh to make your day, this story tells you this writer’s effervescent thoughts on how exactly she never warmed up to kids after having them and why she hates other people’s kids. It even involves Chelsea Clinton! (The Guardian)

Blogger Amber Fillerup shows how to do a super-cute crown braid in your toddler’s hair! We’re obsessed! (Barefoot Blonde)

 

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