One thing that I really miss living in the Philippines is picnics! Though we have a lot of beaches, there are no local public parks. We used to live a block away from Prospect Park in Brooklyn, and enjoyed picnics at least once a week during the summer months. Hope your summer days are filled with lovely picnics!

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Here are some interesting parenting links from around the web this week!

H E A L T H 

The Best Probiotics via The Atlantic

War Is The Enemy Of Breastfeeding via NPR

Exercise During Pregnancy May Have Lasting Benefits for Babies via New York Times

Teens are increasingly depressed, anxious, and suicidal. How can we help? via Vox

A ‘perfect storm’: the steady rise of dengue fever worldwide via The Telegraph

The Rock ’n Play was recalled after it was linked to 32 infant deaths. It’s still used at some day cares. via Vox

E D U C A T I O N

Preschool Is Good for Many, but Not for All via Wall Street Journal

Toddlers Don’t Have to Go to School via Wall Street Journal

Back-to-School Tips for Kids Who Are Struggling via Child Mind

The 25 Best Podcasts for Kids via Common Sense Media

How to talk to kids about shootings – Picture books that help via Books for Littles

Bulletproof Backpacks in Demand for Back-to-School Shopping via New York Times

A Very Dangerous Place for a Child Is College via Linkedin

Libraries are fighting to preserve your right to borrow e-books via CNN

Debate Arises over Teaching “Growth Mindsets” to Motivate Students via Scientific American

For some children, reading feels like a cryptic code. We can help them crack it via The Guardian

F A M I L Y

Does Birth Order Affect Personality? via Scientific American

Infographic: What are kids’ favorite shows on Netflix? via Kidscreen

When the Child Parents Love Becomes a Shooter via The Atlantic

The Kids of China’s 80s One-Child Policy Still Feel Its Pain via Vox

Target Unveils Wheelchair-Adaptive Halloween Costumes for Kids via Mental Floss

Why Your Childhood Really Matters: The Hidden Epidemic via Psychology Today

For Autistic People, “Benevolent Ableism” Can Be a Form of Bullying via Teen Vogue

15 Fascinating Facts You Never Knew About Middle Children via Good Housekeeping

Disney Parks Report a Drop in Attendance — and Higher Ticket Prices Might Be to Blame via Travel & Leisure

P A R E N T I N G

Is It Okay for Your Kids to See You Naked? via Parents

My Last Letter from My Mother via New Yorker

How to Talk With Kids After a Traumatic Event via KQED

Managing Fear After Mass Violence via New York Times

Why You Should Teach Kids to Be Naturalists via Motherly

Resilience in Children: Strategies to Strengthen Your Kids via Psycom

Child not listening? 5 things you should know, mama via Motherly

At every stage of motherhood, I feel my mom’s absence all over again via Motherly

3 Moms Are Reminding Parents That ‘Fed Is Best’ & That’s Not Up for Debate via Cafe Mom

‘I Know That They’re Cared For.” Why One Mom Has Chosen To Foster Migrant Children via NPR

Runaway toddlers are a danger to themselves and the world. Leashes are an obvious solution. So why do some parents find them so offensive? via Slate

In the age of internet fame, children need protection via CNN