News and Culture Five
What we’re reading today:
1. Natalie Portman and her choreographer fiancé have welcomed a new son into the world; no word on a name just yet. We welcome any and all Portman movie baby references, especially those about babies with high midichlorian counts.
2. Do dads-to-be need a last hurrah before the baby comes? Yeah, that’s what dadchelor parties are for.
3. Last week Michael Aggar wrote about the need for Google Kids. Now he’s done a little research and his initial plan might need some work.
4. Wrestling, pillow fights, chasing one another around, — general roughhousing: It’s a good thing. It helps get in some much needed physical activity, lets parents get in tune with their kids and promotes bonding. Roughhousing releases oxytocin, the same chemical released by breastfeeding moms to their babies.
5. This dog seems so sweet, why don’t these kids want to play fetch with him? Read more...
News and Culture Five
What we’re reading today:
1. Former Arkansas governor and Fox News personality Mike Huckabee says Natalie Portman, what with her Oscar and generally fabulous movie star life, is glamorizing single motherhood. Never-mind the fact that Portman is not single. Via Jezebel
2. What do you do when your kid has no friends? For starters, don’t tell them you’re upset that they have no friends. Try to find activities he or she is interested in and be there for your kid as a companion. Via Globe and Mail
3. Love Wii Fit? You’re not alone. There’s a whole website of you. Wiimommies.com We’re going to go out on a limb and say that the Wii Mommies forums wouldn’t be anything like World of Warcroft forums, despite each site bringing together fans of their respective games. Or maybe they’re totally similar. Please, please say it’s all the exact same people talking Yoga and levels of magic. Via GeekMom Read more...
