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What we’re reading today:

1. Jan Berenstein, of Bears fame, has died.  One Slate writer is pleased that there will no more Berenstein Bears books, but good riddance is a bit much, isn’t it?

2. How do you get your kids to listen to socially conscious music? Put some K’Naan on. Also, keep them away from Chris Brown’s music, but we don’t know why the kielburgers aren’t still listening to the Beastie Boys.

3. A new study shows that kids who play active video games (Wii Sports, dancing games) don’t get any more exercise than kids playing inactive games. 

4. At what age should kids be identified as “gifted”?

5. Construction paper isn’t known for being the coolest of craft supplies, but this stop-motion music video for a new Josh Ritter song proves otherwise. Also, if you’re not listening to Josh Ritter, this is a good opportunity to start. He’s awesome.
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What we’re reading today:

1. Older mothers seem to be on the receiving end of a lot of prejudice, why aren’t older dads?

2. Advice from the Kielburgers — What to do when your kid comes home and says they want to change the world? Listen, ask follow up questions, then check in with them the next morning. “Ultimately, you want to channel their passion into a healthy and lasting appetite for social involvement.”

3. The pregnancy photo shoot: it’s a thing. (Just be careful not to veer into awkward family photo territory)

4. You have a baby: best excuse to get out of things you don’t want to do?

5. Kids struggling in geography? Just play this a few dozen times:

Photo via Awkward Family Photos