Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

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Supermodel and TV personality Tyra Banks welcomes her first baby boy via surrogate and announces the happy news with a cute Instagram post. Welcome to the world little York. (HuffingtonPost)

In national news, government-appointed health panel calls for depression screening during and after pregnancy for the future well-being of children and their mothers. (New York Times)

Time to turn that “office” into a nursery again. There’s a second child on the way for Emily Blunt and John Krasinski! (People)

Barbie now comes in a range of shapes like real life women. Mattel announced new series of dolls that come in all shapes, colors, and sizes: curvy, tall, and petite. (CNN)

The Pentagon is overhauling its paid maternity leave policy and giving new military mothers twelve weeks of paid maternity leave.  (BuzzFeed)

Yum! Check out these 10 Game-Day Recipes at for Super Bowl 50 Sunday–perfect for the whole fam! (CafeMom)

Hey dads! Thinking of exercising your right to paternity leave? Here are four good ways to ask! (Mashable.com)

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Do you agree that every parent has a particular age group they’re best at parenting? Whether it’s newborns or teens, this article will get you thinking about your forte. (Cup of Jo)

Here are eight reasons for you to “sleep when baby sleeps.” You might end up feeling more refreshed and productive than if you tried to power through your baby’s naps! (The Stir)

These tips will help you handle your child’s biggest meltdowns and tantrums with empathy and poise—and without doing any damage. (Cricket’s Circle)

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