We're sure you’ve all heard the news by now: 16-year-old Jamie Lynn Spears, younger sister of Britney Spears, is pregnant. Jamie Lynn, the star of Nickelodeon's "Zoey 101", said she plans to raise the baby at home in Louisiana—"so it can have a normal family life."

Coincidently, according to People.com, Lynne Spears's book about raising her famous daughters Britney and Jamie Lynn has been put on hold. Publishers Marketplace describes the book as "Lynne Spears's personal story of raising high-profile children while coming from a low-profile Louisiana community." The book was set to be published in spring 2008.

Take a look at this segment from the Today Show. Priscilla Dunstan, a mom from Australia, says she has discovered the meaning behind a baby's unique cries. Click below to watch the video:

What does your baby's cry really mean?

So, what do you think? Can you tell what your baby needs by his or her unique cries?

Quick Quiz:

• Does your child normally get all As and Bs?
• Does your child have good behavior?
• Does your child have two or less absences in school?

If you answered yes to any of the above questions (and you live in Florida) your child could receive a coupon for a free Happy Meal.

According to the Orlando Sentinel, recent school report cards in Seminole County have a promotion from McDonald's restaurants printed on the side, encouraging kids to get free fast food as a reward for good grades. (see image below)

Mothers and stress seems to be an unavoidable combination. Either you're stressing about your kids, stressing about the having kids, or stressing about being stressed out. And while this news may momentarily cause you more stress, remember, we have tips to make it easier.

An MSNBC article linked a mother’s stress level while pregnant to the baby’s weight at birth and the baby’s mental well-being later in life.

According to the study, published in the December issue of Biological Psychiatry, when a pregnant woman becomes stressed, she passes fewer nutrients to the fetus and gives birth to a smaller baby. The less a baby weighs, the more likely he or she is to have depression and anxiety later in life. So mothers of chubby babies rejoice! Your babies are more likely to be happy later in life.

• Keep your pregnancy fit and fabulous with this simple plan
• Lower your stress level by taking time for yourself

The study also found that babies who reach developmental milestones, like standing and walking for the first time, later in life are more likely to have poor mental health.

• It's never too late to improve your child’s development. Learn how with the Development Tracker

Similarly, a New York Times article highlights that as stress continues into full-fledged motherhood, being a type-A, Alpha Mom could out you at a greater risk for mental distress.