Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Celeb dad Ashton Kutcher bemoans the lack of baby changing tables in men’s restrooms—check out this great video. (Good Morning America)

We love seeing celeb parents pitch in for a good cause! You may know about Baby Buggy, but have you checked out its West Coast counterpart, Baby2Baby? (New York Times)

A new book, Our Kids, explores the effects that a family’s income inequality has on children as they grow up–the twist is that it matter a lot more now than it once did. (The New Yorker)

There’s new evidence that we should reconsider how to treat food allergies in children—the new trend is to expose them to foods to which they may be slightly allergic. (Slate)

Here’s a story that will give you hope for the future generation: A Wisconsin middle school basketball team rallies around a cheerleader with Down syndrome. (Kenosha News)

Curious what elementary schools are like in small town America. A new PBS documentary takes you inside the 180 days at a poor South Carolina school. (Education Week)

It might seem obvious, but get the scoop on why telling your kids the truth is an important parenting strategy. (Parents)

What could possibly be cuter than pictures of a young boy and the pug that he loves? (BuzzFeed)

Have a baby shower of your own (or for a close friend) coming up? Check out this fun slideshow of cute baby shower ideas for any expecting mother. (BHG)

The CFO of Uber recently resigned citing a need to spend more time with his wife and daughter. What do you think about his attempt to re-focus on family? (Mashable)