Looking for a laugh? Check out these “text conversations” that show off what it would look like if toddlers knew how to work an iPhone, let alone read or write. (Huffington Post)
After being publicly humiliated for holding her 5-year-old in a baby carrier, this Florida woman gained support of other mothers and declared that sneaking pictures of minors in public should be illegal. (ABC)
It looks like Disney’s “Frozen” had as much as an effect on new parents as it did on little viewers—this year over 1,000 parents named their baby girls Elsa, the name of the Snow Queen in the flick. (Yahoo!)
On his birthday, this boy gets pranked by his mother. But when he realizes it’s all a hoax, he bursts into happiness and the smile on his face is priceless. (BuzzFeed)
If you’re kids are begging for a beach day but you’re not up to it, you can take them to the National Building Museum in D.C.—the museum set up an exhibit to replicate the beach (sans ocean water) to celebrate the summer. (Mashable)
We should all wish to form such a strong relationship with our in-laws. After her real mom backed out, this woman got a kidney donation from her wonderfully generous mother-in-law. (Mommyish)
This in-depth look at minority parents being unfairly prosecuted for the deaths of their children in one county in Louisiana is an eye-opening look at changing notions of both parenthood and justice. (The New Yorker)
Have a picky eater on your hands? One local mom and blogger shares a great secret for getting selective kiddos to just go ahead and eat! (Cup of Jo)
We love that one of our fave kids’ toy brands–LEGO–has recently committed to investing heavily in using sustainable materials in the production of their beloved bricks and toys! (Mommy Nearest)
Now that the long 4th of July weekend is behind us, the time has come to remove all the BBQ and grass stains from your kiddos’ red, white, blue (but especially the white) clothes! Check out this stain remover guide to get your duds sparkly clean again. (The Gloss)
For our new parents: our friends at New Jersey Family published a wonderful and helpful explanation (with video) for the existence of shoulder flaps on onesies. (Hint: They are more than a fashion statement). (New Jersey Family)
