Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

school_lunch_trayApparently there’s a new school lunch tray design hitting the market — and get this! — the goal of the new design is to inspire kids to eat healthier. Wjat do you think? (Mommyish

Congrats to new New York mama Chelsea Clinton on the birth of her first child, Charlotte (we’re sure grandparents Bill and Hil are thrilled)! (US Weekly)

We love this moving story about a childless woman working with parentless kids in the California foster system–the lessons learned are truly unique. (The New Yorker)

Things change a lot between raising your first and second child — one of our fave mom bloggers breaks down some of the big differences. (Cup of Jo)

Prepare to reach for the tissue box as you watch this inspiring video of a young girl undergoing cancer treatment urges others like her to be brave. (Mashable)

Looking for a “green” pediatrician? Check out this handy list of 10 great questions to ask during your search. (Babble)

Prepare to be inspired! This look at one family’s gorgeous–and well-lived in–home in Mexico is sure to put south-of-the-border decor dream into any design-loving parent’s mind. (T Magazine)

Does the fact that your child has older friends ever make you nervous? One local mom shares her thoughts on this sensitive subject. (Early Mama)

As generation X-ers take on the challenge of parenting, things are shifting from how they used to be as children are now all born as natives of the iEverything world — but what does it all mean? (Huffington Post)

According to the HUD, women on maternity leave from their jobs may end up facing an unfair “lending bias.” Get the facts! (Washington Post)