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Paying Someone Else to Clean the Bathroom (And Other Confessions)

There are few things as sacred in motherhood as having a door that locks. In my house that's the bathroom door, so my bathroom has become the place I retreat to when I need to have a small nervous ...

How to Help Your Kid Survive the Wild... Indoors (A Minecraft Story)

Minecraft as my son plays it is the wild west. It's a melting pot and playground rolled into one. The incredible developmental social aspects fascinate me.

No One More Excited About Lego's New 1960s Batcave Set Than Boy Wonder

Lego reveals retro Batcave set will be released in March to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic Batman TV series. Update: it's AWESOME.

iOS 9.3 Will Make It Easier to Read in Bed - And Still Fall Asleep

We're looking forward to the free iOS 9.3 update for iPhone and iPad. Our favorite feature is Night Shift, which shifts colors in the display at night.

Computer Tests Widen Writing Achievement Gap for Low-Income Kids

The Department of Education wants to move students to computerized tests, but low-income kids don't get much practice typing on a computer.

Guilty of Sharenting? You're Not Alone

Research shows how frequently new parents post to social media - and why.

Your Toddler's Weight Might Be Affected By Their Exposure to Artificial Light 

Light exposure plays a role in the weight of preschool children, a world-first study reveals.

Study Shows That Women With More Kids Might Live Longer. (What?)

If you're a woman who wants to age more slowly, this study says you simply need to have more kids. Easy, right?

Ashima Shiraishi: Rock-climbing Girl Wonder

Ashima Shiraishi is rocking the world. Of rockclimbing, that is. The New York native is widely regarded as the best female climber in the world. And she's only 14.

Thank You David Bowie: A Playlist for You & Your Kids

A playlist for all your David Bowie tribute needs.

These Secret Netflix Codes Unlock a Better Family Movie Night

Netflix has been holding out on us, you guys. Here are the secret codes you need to find cinematic gems for your next Netflix and Chil(dren) session.

Read These Books Before They're Movies!

These books are headed for Hollywood, read them before you don't!

Is It Useful for Parents to Monitor Their Teenagers Online?

“I don’t believe monitoring software is a good idea,” said Marion K. Underwood, dean of graduate studies in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas and a co...

Links We Love This Week

Congratulations on making it through the first week of the new year. Only 7 more weeks until you finally start writing the date correctly on the first try! Since you were busy, here's our round up ...

Parents Swear, So WTF Does it Mean?

Parents, kids, and swearing. Yes or no?

New York Public Library Releases 180,000 Hi-Res Downloadable Public Domain Images: So, Good Luck Working Today

Lose yourself to 180,000 free, high resolution, downloadable images made available yesterday by the New York Public Library.

Legos Are The New Gold

You know that injury you sustained walking barefoot through the house, stepping on a Lego, and nearly dying from the pain? GUESS WHAT? It’s payback time!

3D Print Your Lego Head: DREAMS COME TRUE

Your new favorite Etsy shop, Funky3DFaces, creates 3D Lego-compatible replicas of YOUR head.

Cracked - Yes, Cracked - Has Good Parenting Advice About Over Sharing On Social Media

How 'Sharenting' Is Secretly Ruining Children's Future. TLDR; Just use Notabli.

Star Wars Monopoly to Include Rey, Because Duh

Hasbro has stated it will include Rey (you know, the main character of the new Star Wars movie?) when it re-releases Star Wars Monopoly. Cool. And DUUUHHHH.

Gorilla Guilt Trip

Koko wants us to know the planet is doomed. Yeah ok, WE KNOOOWWW, Koko. GAWD. We're just trying to hump day over here. Yer bringing us down, gorilla. WAY DOWN. Who knows, maybe she's just repeati...

Stuffed Bunny Has Better Life Than You

This darling stuffed bunny was accidentally left behind at the Adare Manor Hotel in sunny Ireland. First, the whole thing is adorable. Then it's kinda like: wow, that little girl sure was on a real...

What We Need and What We Let Go

For 2016, we've found a new routine: taking some time to evaluate what we need and what we want to hold onto.

Ready to do More Than Simply Survive as a Parent

Some days are better than others. On any of them I might make mistakes. But I will keep trying. I'm ready to do more than simply survive life with 3 kids.