Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Lately, food-conscious parents are giving the baby food industry a run for its money by making their own naturally-delicious meals for their tots. See how big brands are responding. (The New York Times)

Proving that the truth is often stranger than fiction, one couple in Texas is in hot water after leaving their 2-week-old baby alone with their pet raccoon resulted in injury to the child. (Mommyish)

Mobiles have long been a staple of nursery decor–we love these modern takes on this classic item. There’s a mobile for every style! (Brit+Co.)

Ever heard the saying that “Google know you’re pregnant before you do?” Well, one savvy now-new-mama successfully hid her pregnancy from big data for the whole nine months! See how she did it. (Mashable)

Congrats to New Yorker Lake Bell–the local beauty recently revealed that she’s expecting her first child by stepping out on the red carpet in a lovely jumpsuit that proudly displayed her growing baby bump. (People)

Unemployment statistics are often viewed through an individual lens, but what do the numbers mean from a family perspective? (FiveThirtyEight)

Leave nothing to chance as summer looms on the horizon–check out this list of NYC’s best ice cream cones and make sure that you know where your next hot weather treat is coming from! (Guest of a Guest)

Planning a family vacation this summer? Before you book your flight or reservations, be sure to suss out what your family’s travel style is. (Elizabeth Street)

One New York state school recently canceled their annual Kindergarten performance in favor of focusing on college and career readiness. What do you think: should creative projects at school be shelved in favor for prepping 6-year-olds for college? (The Washington Post)

Need another reason to get in your prenatal Vitamin D? Turns out that cavity levels in toddlers are linked to low Vitamin D levels during their mothers’ pregnancies. (Reuters)