NEW FEATURE ALERT! 

The Question Box

_{where we’ll tackle a difficult-to-ask (read: embarrassing!) parenting question each week. If you’ve got an infant, this week’s is for you!}

THE RECIPE: Chopped Greek Salad with Lentils and Quinoa

The original “chopped salad” was created in the 1950s and was actually considered a pretty darn fancy addition to your meal. It has fallen in and out of favour over the years, as trends—even salad trends—are wont to do. Well, it’s making a comeback (just ask TikTok) and for good reason: It’s easy, packed with good-for-you ingredients and so delicious. The nice thing is that everyone in the family can customize their own, too. Hand out bowls, let them load up their ingredients, dress, shake and eat. Add chicken, fish or tofu for protein and you’re looking at mealtime perfection.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• A box of quinoa

• A can of cooked lentils

• An English cucumber

• A red pepper

• A green pepper

• A red onion

• A couple of ripe tomatoes

• Black olives

• Feta cheese

• Handfuls of fresh herbs

Tap the button below for the instructions!

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THE REEL DEAL: Why Do They All Do This?!

Replace the track with “Mom, Mom, Mom, Mom” or “Hey, Dad! Dad? Can I ask you a question, Dad?” and it’s basically the same. It’s the cowbell that really does it for us.

THE POLL: Not All Moms Are Happy to Give Up Parental Leave

In an article out in The Guardian late last week, writer Alana Dizik raised an interesting question: Just because both parents can take parental leave, does that mean it’s an equal split?

It got us thinking. When both parents are planning to take leave, it makes sense that the person who gave birth would take the first leg of the leave, to recover from childbirth. But this means also means dealing with the intense newborn days while also trying to recuperate from a pretty major physical event.

It’s no fun. No part of the first six weeks is really all that fun. (Okay, fine, the baby is cute and that new-baby smell is intoxicating, but overall? It’s pretty sucky.)

VOTE NOW

So, we want to know…do you feel that shared parental leave is actually equal?
Weigh in by tapping your answer below!

Results of our last poll:
Would you support a ban on strolling and scrolling?

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ No. It feels like it goes too far. (3.8%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ No. People should just be smart about their phone use while walking. (7.6%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 Yes. I'm all for fewer accidents. (76.9%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Yes, for kids. They aren't as alert as adults. (11.5%)

THE QUESTION BOX: 

Why is My Baby’s Poop Green?

Before you have kids, your internet searches probably didn’t include poop. Recipes, travel destinations, weekend plans, sure, but the colour and consistency of bowel movements? Hard pass.

And then you become responsible for a tiny little human, and you become consumed by their every move—including the contents of their diapers. (To be fair, it’s not really your fault; your doctor or midwife probably told you to track wet and dirty diapers, at least for the first few weeks.)

So what happens if you open a diaper one day to find green poop? Firstly, don’t panic. Poop can turn green for a number of reasons, and for no reason at all. It is actually a normal colour for some babies (especially when they start solids and try spinach for the first time!). But if your baby is also exhibiting signs of illness or discomfort, green poop may be connected to infection, not getting enough hindmilk if they’re breastfed, food allergies, certain medications and more. In this case, it’s best to book a trip to the doctor.

Got a burning question? Just reply to this email and ask! We’ll never name you in a response and you might get the answer you need.