After a decade of trying to pass new car seat safety standards, progress is finally being made. Manufacturers will be given three years to bring their products up to code. (The Stir)
Awesome mama blogger Joanna Goddard puts a twist on the stay-cation trend by hosting a mom-and-kids sleepover party. Think of it as a family trip and slumber party rolled into one! (Cup of Jo)
Two of our favorite NYC parents–Jay Z and Beyonce–opened the Grammy’s over the weekend and the result was spectacular…oh, and Jay picked up a “gold sippy cup” for his little one while he was at the show! (Us Weekly)
Two college friends were always being told they looked alike. Turns out the girls are sisters! The two families welcome their new additions with open arms. (Today)
Marlise Munoz, a pregnant woman pronounced brain dead in November after suffering from a brain embolism, was taken off life support on Monday at the request of her family. Pro-life activists disagree with this decision–what do you think? (CNN)
A dad who made a habit of writing inspirational quotes on napkins for his daughter’s lunch was diagnosed with cancer. Now, he’s accumulating 826 notes, one for each day until she graduates high school, just in case. (Time)
What TV shows do your children watch? According to surveyed parents, shows like “Sesame Street” ranked highly in terms of providing educational material, while “Spongebob Squarepants” scored low. (Slate)
It’s common for parents to struggle with getting their kids to do homework. Anne Kenderdine of The Washington Post went to educators, school counselors, and teachers to find out five tips for getting the work done. (Washington Post)
If you think 4 to 7-year-olds can’t learn coding, think again. Hello Ruby, a children’s book that teaches the basics of programming, has raised over 185 thousand dollars (and the number is still climbing) on Kickstarter. (The Guardian)
The Disney Channel recently featured its first same-sex couple on the sitcom “Good Luck Charlie”–despite vocal push-back from conservative groups. We think it’s a great step in the world of family programming! (Mommyish)
