There's never a shortage of news in the parenting world — from differing parenting styles to new studies and beyond. But there are only so many hours in the day, and we can't cover every story that catches our eyes. Take a look at the seven stories you may have missed this week but need to read.
- Think you've seen every Frozen sing-along? Think again! Earlier this week, a nurse at New York's Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center tried to cheer up a 7-year-old patient with his rendition of "Love Is an Open Door." [1] Judging by the smile on her face, we can see he was a success.
- We want to give our children the world, but doing so can often turn sweet tots into spoiled brats. But you can keep that from happening by following a few simple tricks [2].
- What goes into naming a child? Family history, trends, and . . . time of year? It turns out your child's birth month may play a huge part [3] when it comes to the name game.
- A child's piano recital doesn't usually draw a large crowd, but it does in Minnesota. More than 400 people showed up for 8-year-old Dylan Spoering's backyard performance [4], and after hearing him play, we can see why!
- This has been a long time coming. After more than 30 years, the Equal Opportunity Employment Commission has updated its guidelines for pregnant women in the workplace [5]. The commission hopes this puts an end to pregnancy discrimination once and for all.
- Before cuddling with your baby, you may want to read this. A new study suggests that bed-sharing may be the biggest sleep hazard [6] for your child.
- Love is all around, even at Best Buy [7]. One little boy fell madly in love with a girl at the electronics store. There's just one problem — she's not real.