Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Ever wonder why your teenager won’t just listen to reason rather than opt to take risks? It turns out that no experience ever feels as good as it does when you’re a teen, so teen brains are just programmed to seek pleasure and excitement. (The New Yorker)

Does your little one insist on sporting her tutu absolutely everywhere? Here’s a quick guide to mastering the smaller set’s current tutu trend! (MINI MODE)

Women that struggle from PCOS can find solace in new research that has found ways to detect reasons for infertility. (ABC)

Parents weigh in on how auto-play videos may introduce children to unwanted news stories. (Mashable)

Finger painting just got a whole lot easier for your toddler… and tastier. (Fun at Home with Kids)

Parents should avoid these sleepover activities to ensure their child’s party doesn’t turn into a nightmare. (The Stir)

Handling back-to-school jitters just got easier. Here is a list of tips right in time for the new school year. (Mommy Nearest)

Want your child to have the coolest lunch? See this dad’s lunch creations that will make everyone jealous (including parents). (BuzzFeed)

Social media activists help a single father of two seek refuge outside of Syria with a #BuyPens campaign. (CNN)

Ever wonder what really happens if your child accidentally damages a priceless work of art on display at a museum? One family in Taiwan learned just that recently. (Mommyish)