From the latest news to memes, and from tips to confessionals, we look at the inspirational, funny and thought-provoking pieces being shared on the Internet recently.
Internet Thing #1: Too-Real Cartoons Capture The ‘Weird,’ Gross Sides Of Motherhood – HuffPost
Amazing illustrations by blogger Corinne de Vries and artist Ingebritt ter Veld on the very real challenges and anxieties faced during pregnancy and motherhood.
Internet Thing #2: Stop dragging kids away from their screens – TNW
A father makes his case against bans or limitations on screen time for children. The question is: Is it a compelling enough argument for other parents?
Internet Thing #3: Do children act out because parents check their smartphones too often? – Medical News Today
A new study investigates the impact of technology on parenting and child behavior. Yikes?
Internet Thing #4: A Mom Got Sick Of Seeing Short-Shorts For Girls, So She Started Her Own Line – scarymommy.com
Inspired by her daughter and niece who wanted to wear clothing that wasn’t frilly or loaded with bows and sparkles, Sharon Choksi founded her own cool clothing line Girls Will Be.
Internet Thing #5: How to teach your kids hard work – New York Post
Simple enough tips from Ben Sasse, author of ‘The Vanishing American Adult’ on teaching children the value of hard work.
Internet Thing #6: Kids need good sleep as much as nutrition and exercise – Treehugger
Children being prescribed melatonin and kids being admitted to hospital with sleep disorders? We all know that young children need enough sleep, but what about older kids?
Internet Thing #7: Okay, Millennial Parents Need To Chill The F**k Out – BuzzFeed
Instagram: @silverfeathersangel
Feeling overwhelmed and guilty by the way other mom and dads are looking after their children? Don’t worry, check out how they compare to the previous generation. Instantly feel better.
Internet Thing #8: Dads Really Do Treat Daughters And Sons Differently, And It Has A Lasting Impact – scarymommy.com
A new study looks at dads’ brain responses to both genders. Are their interactions with their children subtly biased based on gender?
Internet Thing #9: My kids’ youth sports experience taught me an important lesson in kindness – The Washington Post
Soccer coach and mom Andrea Montalbano talks about ways to emphasise the core values of sports, rather than its competitive elements.
Internet Thing #10: The Hair Tie Trick That Will Make You Go From Angry Mom to Happy Mom – The (Reformed) Idealist Mom
Get angry with your children often? This mom talks about her simple but nifty method using five hair bands to hold herself accountable to her actions with her child.
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Compiled by Nellie Liang.
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