Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

It’s back-to-school time! Meaning it’s time to make sure your child’s heavy backpack isn’t causing them permanent damage! (Mommyish)

What if your newborn never had to leave your side after giving birth? A hospital in Australia offers new moms a bed with a sleeping area attached for their new bundle of joy so they can tend to and cuddle with their baby whenever they want. (PopSugar)

Two new books on the market tell moving firsthand accounts of women undergoing assisted reproduction. Check ’em out. (New York Times)

One father shares this harrowing tale of how his 10-month old nearly choked to death on a snack she normally eats because it was past the expiration date. Thankfully, he was able to dislodge the food and his baby girl is back to her normal, smiling self. (BuzzFeed)

If your child’s name is Jacob, Sophia or Sofia, there’s a good chance that your child may not be the only one in kindergarten with that name! Here’s a list of the most common Kindergartener names for this fall. (Huffington Post)

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Strange news for Connecticut parents: Police uncover an alarming amount of marijuana plants at a West Haven daycare! (WHIO)

Instead of simply hanging your child’s latest masterpiece on the wall or sticking it in that storage box in the closet, use it as a design for a one-of-a-kind dress that is sure to standout out at the next play date. (The Stir)

We can’t get enough of these cute pics of The Rock with his adorable baby daughter. (People)