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News and Culture Five

News Round-Up May 2: Quality Time on Multiple Screens, Ukulele Day and Remember to Vote!

What we’re reading today:

1. Deborah Gaines thinks she knows the secret to successful step-motherhood.

2. So, everyone in the family can spend time with one another, hanging out in the same room, even though everyone’s on their own separate devices. Is this still quality time? Alex Williams at the New York Times says yes.

3. The children’s lit-art mash-up you’ve been waiting for: Wookie the Chew via BoingBoing

4. GeekMom tells us it’s International Play Your Ukulele Day. If you have one, break it out and play some tunes! Need a primer?

5. Not like you needed the reminder, but if you’re Canadian, listen to Rick Mercer:

Image via James Hance