Here are some things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets - click on the title to read the whole thing.) 10 Things That Changed Me After the Death of a Parent from Lisa via InspireMore "When you see your friends or even strangers with their mom or dad, you will sometimes be jealous. Envious of the lunch date they have. Downright pissed that your mom can’t plan your baby shower. Big life events are never ever the same again. Relationship and life strategy coach Lisa . . .

Here are some things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets - click on the title to read the whole thing.) 8 Sleep Experts on What to Do When You Can’t Turn Off Your Thoughts at Night from Jessica with the Science of Us "Some nights, it’s like you can’t get your brain to shut up long enough for you to fall asleep. You’re mentally reviewing the day you just completed while also previewing the day ahead; sometimes, your mind may even reach way back into the archives and . . .

Here are some things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets - click on the title to read the whole thing.) 8 surprising rules about flying with children that every parent should know from Caroline with Cool Mom Picks "Yes, the TSA can dump your breast milk. This may be old news for experienced jet-setter moms, but it was a surprise to this novice that TSA reserves the right to dispose of a small portion of breastmilk. If you’re carrying more than 3.4 ounces of . . .

Here are some things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets - click on the title to read the whole thing.) This Kraft Ad Geared Toward Moms Who Swear Is F*cking Hilarious from Kate with PopSugar "When we read that 74 percent of moms admit to swearing in front of their kids, our first thought was, "Holy sh*t — what the f*ck do the other 26 percent of moms do?!" It seems Kraft Mac & Cheese was thinking the exact same thing. The brand created an informational "film" . . .

Here are some things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets - click on the title to read the whole thing.) Why Americans Smile So Much: How immigration and cultural values affect what people do with their faces by Olga with The Atlantic "And when Wal-Mart opened stores in Germany, the company also had to tweak its chipper ways to better suit the sober local mores, as The New York Times reported in 2006: Wal-Mart stopped requiring sales clerks to smile at . . .

Here are some things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets - click on the title to read the whole thing.) Artist hides giants in the wilds of Copenhagen, luring seekers into nature from Melissa with Treehugger Some of the forgotten giants, like "Oscar Under The Bridge" reside in locations in which they can be seen from a distance; others – we're looking at you, Sleeping Louis – would be almost impossible to find if you didn't know where to look, Dambo tells me. "Most . . .

Here are some things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets - click on the title to read the whole thing.) 50 Unique Kids’ Night Lights That Make Bedtime Fun and Easy from Home Designing "It’s after 9pm, and it’s that time that all parents dread at one stage in their lives. Bedtime. It sounds simple – and it can be easier, with the right night light as your little helper. Round, cutesy and shaped in the form of characters or animals, we’ve put together a list of the top . . .

Here are some things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets - click on the title to read the whole thing.) Why I Refuse To Join A Moms' Group by Danielle via Romper "Sure, my friends without kids may have a difficult time completely understanding what life is like with a child, but I value their friendships now more than ever. Not only have they been there for me from the beginning — from partying to parenthood and every moment in between — but they constantly remind me . . .

Here are some things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets - click on the title to read the whole thing.) This dad Photoshops his baby into hilariously unsafe situations. from Orli with Someecards Parenting Stephen Crowley is a designer in Dublin with a very dark, very Dad sense of humor. On his Instagram, Crowley has Photoshopped a series of photos of his adorable daughter in scary situations. They're so well edited, they'll give you a heart attack. Seven . . .

Here are some things I read this week that made me think. (These are just snippets - click on the title to read the whole thing.) How to help the Syrian victims: A comprehensive list of 20+ outstanding organizations. from Liz with CoolMomPicks "If you’ve taken some time to watch the atrocious results of the chemical gas attack on Syrian citizens in the village of Khan Sheikhoun in Idlib this week, I’m sure you’ve spent some time feeling as outraged and helpless and heartbroken as I have and . . .