Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

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Savannah Guthrie; photo by Lindsay May for Classic Kids Photography

Congrats to former NYF cover-mom and “TODAY” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie! She’s expecting baby No. 2! (People)

One new dad takes his first trip sans wife and baby–and actually, he doesn’t enjoy the alone time as much as he anticipated. Check out the personal essay! (New York Times)

Not sure what to get the men in your life this Father’s Day? Take a minute to giggle at what kids suggest. (BuzzFeed)

This sweet story proves that kindness exists in unexpected places. Take a look at how this stranger made this new mom’s day. (The Huffington Post)

This mom wants piercing babies’ ears to be illegal. Where do you stand? (The Stir)

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Body image is a tough topic of discussion no matter what age you are. TIME has some suggestions for talking to your kids about this sticky subject. (TIME)

Between winning an Oscar and releasing a skincare line, superwoman lookalike Gwyneth Paltrow doesn’t have time for much. But she did have time to conjure up a new cookbook with Thea Baumann — get a sneak peek! (Eye Swoon)

Lacking inspiration? Check out these tips for revamping your office space and giving you the motivation you need. (Brit + Co)

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