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News and Culture Five

News Round-Up August 26: The Trouble With Home Birth, Parenting Fun and a Hula Hoop Instructional Rap Video

What we’re reading today:

 

1. This 5-month-old baby still doesn’t have a birth certificate because her mother gave birth at home and the Quebec government doesn’t believe her.

2. Dreaded all your back to school shopping? Here are some tips.

3. Catherine Connors says she has more fun now that she’s a mom. Agree?

4. We’re totally intrigued by this new site, The Kid Should See This. Thanks GeekDad!

5. Do you know how to hula hoop? Here’s a tutorial in case you forgot. (Delivered via rap song)

Image via YouTube

News and Culture Five

News Round-Up June 9: Live-Tweeting a Birth, Diane von Furstenberg for Gap Kids and the Next Hit Song “I Got Pregnant”

What we’re reading today:1. Sunglasses and kids: An adorable and totally necessary pairing.

2. If you love Diane von Furstenberg, we have some great news: she’s designing a collection for Gap Kids.

3. Live-blogging and/or tweeting a home birth. It’s a thing.

4. Breastfeeding moms going back to work need more support, like having private areas where they can pump in peace.

5. This woman is really excited to be a mom:

Photo by Btwienclicks via Flickr