Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

What happens when a curious mother decides to take on the pressure of the SATs to better understand what her teens are going through? Well, it turns out that you really do have to study. (The New Yorker)

Sometimes you can’t get your kid to say a word and then other times, they just don’t know when to keep their mouth shut. One blogger reveals a few cringe-worthy TMI moments she’s had to endure as a mother. (Huffpost Parents)

Do you use a sound machine to help your baby fall asleep? If so, be sure to read about new findings reporting that turning certain sound machines up to maximum volume can be classified as a hearing risk. (New York Times)

Channing Tatum’s wife, actress Jenna Dewan-Tatum, is a new mom and couldn’t be happier about it–and neither could we. (Celeb Baby Laundry)

This blogger/nutritionist thinks the new nutrition labels will ultimately help parents make better decisions about their children’s diet. (Parents)

Disney has a knack for  giving their princesses stereotypical qualities — like elegance, grace, and beauty– but one blogger points out exactly how Disney has chosen to define the beauty of the newest princess, Elsa, and whether or not it’s sending the wrong message to little girls. (The Hair Pin)

Some experts say that yelling is the new spanking…and it could be equally as damaging. (Today)

We’re thrilled that one of our fave NYC actress–Scarlett Johansson–is expecting her first child. Congrats to the beautiful mama-to-be! (People)

Kids are too busy surfing the web to get the right amount of sleep! According to a survey done by the National Sleep Foundation, children in every age group were getting less sleep than the NSF recommends. (Mommyish)

The Roominate is a new toy that is going to get girls excited about STEM. The toy includes small electronic elements to make a motor which can teach girls about engineering. This is no surprise since the toy was created by female engineers and funded on Kickstarter. (Babble)