Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

As the parenting landscape changes, stay-at-home-dads are become much more common–and they’re starting to connect and come together to share advice, friendship, and recipes! (New York Times)

Can’t get enough of the new Taylor Swift CD? Check out this cute video of an adorable toddler shaking it out to “Shake It Off.” (Slice)

This list of 20 white lies every parent tells their toddler will leave you laughing. (Huffington Post)

Sparking much debate, A Maryland school district removes all religious holidays from their school calendar. What do you think of this policy? (TODAY)

Do you know what your tweens and teens are up to online? In a startling new study suggests many teens are being abused and harassed online by the person their dating. (US News)

Thanksgiving is approaching so–for some families–it’s time a great time to teach kids how to say grace. Here’s list of 13 easy graces that you could teach your kids to say at the dinner table! (The Stir)

November is National Adoption Month in the United States and one awesome photographer is helping foster kids to bring their family dreams into reality (Mashable)

One of our fave celeb dads–Jon Stewart–cracked us up recently in a video of him bursting out into a Taylor Swift song while giving an interview about his upcoming directorial debut, “Rosewater.” It just proves that if you have youngsters in the house, you will end up knowing some T.Swift! (Crushable)

Get prepped for Thanksgiving with the New York Times’ handy state-by-state official Thanksgiving recipe guide (plus, they’re all seriously do-able). Can you guess what New York’s recipe is? (New York Times)

With Black Friday fast approaching, now’s the time to stock up on smart shopping tips. This list has all the advice you need to brave the crowds in search of the perfect holiday gift! (Mommy Nearest)

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Play On! Studios

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