Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

The second royal baby is almost here! Have you placed your bet on what the name of the little Princess will be? (Mashable)

The Cincinnati Reds have become the first MLB team to have a nursery at their stadium! Check it out! (Buzzfeed)

A new and different approach to learning that all schools (and parents) should consider–tinkering. (New York Times)

Ah, the toddler dictionary. Ie: What your toddler hears when you speak–we promise, it’s pretty hilarious! (Yahoo Parenting)

Food for thought on how to bring up your kids. Not only is time spent together important, but time well spent teaches your kids who families should behave. (New York Post)

A look at why maternity leave has been shrinking over the years. (Marketwatch)

Here’s how teachers are using Pinterest to make their lesson plans more interesting. (Slate)

A woman in Alabama apologized for her daughter and stepdaughter’s bad behavior at a movie theater on Facebook (Mommyish)

Here’s a funny video of two kids dancing to “Uptown Funk” at a professional sporting event–spoiler alert: they’re pretty good! (Elite Daily)

Having kids isn’t the only way to build a sense of family and a fulfilling life–but some child-free individuals have some strong opinions on how parents are treated in the world vs. non-parents. What do you think? (New York Times)