Our Favorite Parenting Stories Of The Week

Thanksgiving preparations can be overwhelming…so get your little ones involved! Here are eight ways your kids can help during the holidays. (Lil Sugar)

Going on vacation this holiday season? Make sure to get some “adults only” time by bringing along a dedicated travel nanny. (Wall Street Journal)

In this hilarious and poignant essay, one mom shares her experience as a new mother and her encounter with postpartum depression. (The Rumpus)

It’s okay to indulge a little bit of your kid’s Bieber Fever or obsession with One Direction, but what’s just over the top? (Today)

Don’t let misconceptions and stereotypes mold how you view or raise your child. Simply embrace them for who they are. (New York Times)

What’s better than pants and just plain ridiculous? HuffPost reveals that this onesie for your little crawler that mops as he crawls is definitely not a joke. (Huffington Post)

About 15 million babies are born prematurely each year, with 1 in 8 occurring in the United States. This article examines whether preemie births are preventable, along with some tips on how to have the healthiest pregnancy possible. (CBC News)

Cold and flu season is here. Separate the facts from the myths about colds and flu symptoms and remedies. (Parenting)

It’s hard for us parents, but sometimes it’s okay for our kids to feel sad. (New York Times)

Are you The Detached Parent, The Faithful Parent, or perhaps the American Dreamer? A new report from the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia examines the different styles of parenting found in today’s family culture. (Huffington Post)

Hold off on fish in your child’s diet during his or her first year—but adding it thereafter can reduce the risk of asthma! (US News)

“Hunger Games” and “30 Rock” star Elizabeth Banks welcomed her second child, Magnus, via gestational surrogate earlier this week. (CNN)

It doesn’t take a genius to know that drinking during pregnancy is a bad idea for your baby’s health. And, according to a new study led by epidemiologist Ron Gray, even a glass or two of alcohol a week may lower a baby’s IQ. (Salon)

How much will your child cost in the long-run? A recent budget estimates close to $2 million. (New York Times)

Friends and family typically rally around to help new parents when baby comes home. But did these new parents take their postpartum call for help around the house too far? (Time)