Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Christmas present with dogThis super-sweet video of a young boy’s reaction when he gets a new puppy for Christmas is beyond heartwarming! (Buzzfeed)

Don’t fret, moms-to-be! With all the craziness of expecting your first child, there are some mom-promises you can “break” guilt-free! (Parents)

With the new year comes more and more birthday parties! Check out these fun ideas for children’s birthday party activities and cakes! (BHG)

Here’s an end-of-the-year list that we can really get behind! Don’t miss this roundup that ranks the best children’s books of 2014. (Working Mother)

Birth order can be a defining factor in how children turn out…but not necessarily. (Yahoo News)

Looking to have the best year ever in 2015? Try these 14 New Year’s resolutions to make your family’s year better. (PopSugar)

Now that school holidays are in full swing for a bit longer, here are more good reasons to travel with your kids. (Babble)

Want to get home to the kids by dinner? Here are some productivity tips on how to make that happen. (The Week)
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A new study finds that parents who use material goods to encourage children could be setting them up for failure as adults. (ScienceDaily)

Congrats to one of our fave celeb moms, Alicia Keys, on the healthy birth of her son Genesis! (OK! Magazine)

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USC Gymnastics & Baseball Training Facility

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">We offer sports activities, after school programs, birthday parties & private lessons for kids ages 3–13 years! Our gymnastics classes are a great way to keep your child active and healthy. We strive to empower and challenge children through the sport of gymnastics.</span></p>

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day’s robot in their own “workshop”.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">The Foundry’s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> </span></p>

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Looking for something to do with the kids in New York City that is fun, exciting, and educational? The Intrepid Museum offers family-friendly activities and programs all year long that keep children engaged, entertained, and curious about history and science. Fun rain or shine, the Museum offers both indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and activities. With so many things to do and see, you’ll never hear “I’m bored,” when you climb aboard Intrepid. A non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.<br /></span></p>