The Climate Change Talk

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“Well, honey, there’s this thing called global warming caused by human activity and it’s hurting the earth. Here, have a ginger snap.”

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Hey Dads, We Need to Talk About the Length of Your Poop Breaks

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This is the real break that’s dividing the nation and frustrating mothers globally – and we need to talk about it.

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Circle With Disney Removes Stress Over Screen Time and Kids

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Circle is a powerful new tool for protecting kids from the worst of the internet, while taking parents out of the daily battle over screen time.

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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Computer Tests Widen Writing Achievement Gap for Low-Income Kids

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

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Guilty of Sharenting? You're Not Alone

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

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

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

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

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

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Ashima Shiraishi: Rock-climbing Girl Wonder

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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.

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

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A playlist for all your David Bowie tribute needs.

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These Secret Netflix Codes Unlock a Better Family Movie Night

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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.

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Read These Books Before They're Movies!

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

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Is It Useful for Parents to Monitor Their Teenagers Online?

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Links We Love This Week

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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 of the internet.

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Parents Swear, So WTF Does it Mean?

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Parents, kids, and swearing. Yes or no?

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

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

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Legos Are The New Gold

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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!

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3D Print Your Lego Head: DREAMS COME TRUE

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

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

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

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Star Wars Monopoly to Include Rey, Because Duh

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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.

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Gorilla Guilt Trip

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