Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Who knew eye-wear could have a powerful impact at such a young age? When this baby girl tries on her new glasses, it’s like she’s seeing the world for the first time. (Mommyish)

In this incredible true story, two sets of identical twins in Colombia were accidentally switched as infants and then raised as two sets of fraternal twins. Read on for how it all unfolded when the brothers learned the truth. (The New York Times Magazine)

Sure, this may be gross, but sometimes potty humor is too amusing to skip out on. These babies pooping in slow motion will be certain to entertain you. (Buzzfeed)

After this mother of twin girls felt strangers were asking her invasive questions about her children, she staged a response to their too-personal inquiries. Although it was a joke, the woman is under criticism for what she’s done. (Yahoo!)

Checking your email may seem important, but not as important as making sure your kid doesn’t feel neglected. These ads in China show how children feel when their parents are addicted to their cellphones. (Huffington Post)

No one wants a house full of clutter when they bring home a new baby! Here are six things new parents (and their babies) don’t really need. (US News)

Listen up, NYC families! Landfills don’t always trash home values, which could be good-ish news for Upper East Side homeowners living near the Asphalt Green transfer station. (The Wall Street Journal)

Local dad and actor Paul Rudd is taking the world by storm in “Ant Man” this summer! We love is great personality, acting talent, and rep for being a devoted dad! (The New York Times Magazine)

Sometimes you just have to roll around in the mud and have some old-fashioned fun–like these Michigan kids are doing! (Mashable)

Yum! Talk about the taste of summer! In need of a warm weather meal? Try this lobster roll recipe recommended by a local mom and blogger! (Cup of Jo)