Disney releases a preview of its Frozen sequel, a single dad masters the art of French braiding, and it’s time to talk to your kids about money. And salt.
For the second time in forever
Disney releases a sneak peek at its Frozen sequel—yes, you heard us—a short called Frozen Fever.
[video:http://youtu.be/HOxSaP9orhE width:400 autoplay:0]A few months into their happily ever after, Elsa, Kristoff, and Co. try to throw Anna a birthday party. Only problem is . . . (insert pesky ice magic plot device here).
It turns out, when a movie and all its merchandise is minting money well into its second year, Disney can't simply Let It Go. Still, it beats that trippy, ultra-creepy "Anna Giving Birth" app.
Do you wanna build a French Braid
Single dad Greg Wickherst, a dude who shaves his own head, goes to cosmetology school for tips on styling his daughter's pretty hair. “I didn’t want to be the dad that just didn’t know how to do my daughter’s hair," he tells Buzzfeed.
Corn rows, buns, elaborate braids and fancy updos hold no terror for this man now. We at momstown are in awe of his fierce skills.
Talking to your kids about money
momstown writer and Today's Parent blogger Jen Pinarski explains, with honesty and grace, why parents should have that awkward talk with kids about finances. The one up side to not being independently wealthy is that it does make for good teachable moments, and could help lay a foundation for a lifetime of responsible, money-savvy habits.
More Than a Grain of Salt
U.S. researchers find packaged dinners and snacks for toddlers have a surprisingly high amount of sodium and sugar in them. Surprising to parents, that is, because we figure products made for kids will be held to a higher standard of nutrition. Nope, and it gets worse: The more they get used to high-sodium or sugary eats now, the harder it will be for them to shake bad dietary preferences as adults. Time to start reading labels more diligently, work on changing those food habits, and to dust off Pinterest for some handy DIY copycat snacks.
