Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Congratulations are in order! Nicky Hilton Rothschild and her husband James Rothschild are expecting their first child together! (ET Online)

What do you do when your child says “I Can’t,” even when he or she can? Parenting experts weigh in. (New York Times)

Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge and a royal mom, will guest-edit the Huffington Post U.K. for a single day next month to “highlight the importance of children’s mental health.” (Vanity Fair)

We’re all for keeping fitness in the family, but the question remains: Should you bring your 10 year old to a Crossfit class? (CBS News)

Eat your fish. Spanish study finds that eating three fish servings a week while pregnant may benefit children’s brains for years to come. (Fox News)

Put away those potato chips! New study finds a link between eating too many potatoes before having children and gestational diabetes. (Inquisitr)

Have you ever had any of these irrational fears as a new parent? Sympathize with this mom’s list and see how many you can add. (Mommy Nearest)

Things a little cramped in your apartment? Here are 14 tips for living in a small space—with a baby! (Cup of Jo)

These “Grandma” names are making a comeback. Have you ever considered one of these thirty names? (The Stir)

If it’s time to transition to a big kid bed, here’s a list that will you help you make this as seamless a transition as possible. (Cricket’s Circle)