Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Apparently, reading the Harry Potter books while growing up makes kids smarter and more tolerant over time. Ten points to Gryffindor! (Mommyish)

It’s that time of the year again and that means time for photos of kids on Santa’s lap–and some of the kids are less than pleased. Check out these funny photos of kids freaking out with Santa! (BuzzFeed)

Kim Kardashian auctions off her pregnancy wardrobe on EBay for charity. From sneakers to high end designer clothing, you can own a piece of Kardashian history yourself. (The Daily Mail)

Here are some guidelines on buying your kid’s first cellphone: Dumbed-down is the smartest option. (The New York Times)

Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer recently gave birth to twin girls. Read up on what it means for the company and the era of a more humanized CEO. (Washington Post)

What do kids in 2015 want to be when they grow up? Results of this study might surprise you! (Forbes)

More proof that childbirth is hard work: One study finds that childbirth injuries are similar to those found in sports medicine resulting from extreme sports. (Science Daily)

Have plans for a family night out this holiday season? Don’t miss this handy list of tech-free ways to keep kids entertained and behaved at a restaurant. (Cricket’s Circle)

How sweet is this list of ways to keep the holiday season special for your family and kids? The best part is that each tip is totally easy to do! (Mommy Nearest)

Great news for new parents heading back to work! These five workplace policies are out to make things easier on you. (Mashable)