One Oregon family (mom, dad, baby boy, and dog) found themselves in a scary situation when their Himalayan cat flew into a rage holding them “hostage” in their bedroom. (ABC)
Think your baby is safe with BPA-free products? Think again! Scary new findings are showing that there may be chemicals in BPA-free items that are just as bad as BPA itself. (Mother Jones)
Christian Bale and his beautiful wife Sibi Blazic are expecting their second child–congrats to the couple and big-sister-to-be, Emmeline! (Elizabeth Street)
The SATs have evolved in terms of meaning and significance over the years–but what do recent and soon-to-come shifts mean for today’s students? (The New York Times Magazine)
The father of Adam Lanza speaks to the press for the first time since his son’s rampage in Newtown. Andrew Solomon reports his interviews with Peter Lanza in a solemn and poignant way. (The New Yorker)
We all hate Daylight Saving Time (Editor’s note: our associate editor, Mia, despises it more so than most) but some would say that parents complaining about on social media are going too far. What do you think? (Mommyish)
We love that comedian Hank Azaria has started up an awesome new web series in which he talks about the complexities (and joys) of fatherhood with fellow celeb dads as well as renowned parenting experts. (Daily Candy)
Would you use an app to gauge your fertility and plan your pregnancy? Apparently, 50,000 expectant mamas say “yes!” (Babble)
Have you heard about the “Ban Bossy” campaign by Cheryl Sandberg and the Girl Scouts? Check out this movement to help close the confidence gap between young girls and their male counterparts. (Cup of Jo)
One study finds that about half of the relatively newly-minted millennial moms out there aren’t married. Find out what the statistic means! (The Frisky)
Get your daily dose of cuteness here: watch as a sleeping baby literally wakes up dancing! And her two boppin’ sisters are pretty adorable as well! (The Stir)