8 February 2019 / Word on the Playground

Dads are Happier Than Moms, Girls Rule the Superbowl & Pixar Tackles Office Sexism

Where we share new and noteworthy tidbits about kids, parenting, and everything else that makes our lives as parents so unique.

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What everyone on the (virtual) playground is talking about this week.

Dads are Happier Than Moms :: Says a new study by the University of California Riverside (Washington Post, HuffPo, Motherly)
Troll Farts Glitter at Universal Studios :: And everyone is taking note. (Please don’t shoot the messenger…) (Fatherly, HuffPo, People)
Girls Rule the Superbowl :: From Tom Brady’s adorable daughter to this 15-year-old running back. (Yahoo)
Family Affairs Strike a Nerve :: Washington state rolls out a 16-week paid family leave program, and Trump gives a shout out to the idea of a federal family leave plan in the SOTU. Meanwhile, a new study shows that two thirds of mothers who filed breastfeeding discrimination suits in the last 10 years were fired. So there’s that.
Girl Scout Cookie Season is Here :: This junior entrepreneur breaks it down for us. (Fatherly)

Cool new tech to make life easier for parents and families.

Amazon Alexa's New Skills for Parents :: Can't remember when your baby last napped? Ask Alexa. (Red Tricycle)

Interesting stuff you can share with your kids -- or, if they're old enough, even have them read themselves.

Valentine's Day Is Almost Upon Us! :: Valentine’s Day, the holiday of love and romance, is almost here. (DOGO)
Duck Duck Poop - A Tale of Symbiosis :: It's time for the regional library Story Slam Potluck & Pajama Party. (Wow in the World)
Odyssey of the Ear, an Animated Tale of Sound :: Follow a trio of musicians, sound waves on a journey into the cortex of the brain, in a telling of this 2015 tale. (The Kid Should See This)

Useful info and insights for life as a 'rent.

Pixar Tackles Office Sexism :: The first animated short in its new program SparkShorts. (Fatherly)
The Best High Chair For 2019 :: Everybody deserves a spot at the table…even baby. (Rookie Moms)
30 Life Skills Kids Build at Camp :: They will learn life skills and independence and return home transformed by the experience. (Atlanta Parent Magazine)

Fun and -- shh, don't tell! -- educational things to do with kids)

Easy Fold Paper Heart Craft :: The cutest (and easiest) little Valentine's craft to share with you today. (Happy Hooligans)
How to Weave a Rug :: Using only t-shirts and a hula hoop! (Momtastic)
20+ Dr. Seuss Crafts and Art Projects :: Kids love them because of the bit of whimsy and fantasy. (Fantastic Fun & Learning)