Our Favorite Parenting Stories Of The Week

Have you imagined your future with daughters, but live in a household of boys instead? Hear this mom’s advice on joining the all boys club. (She Knows)

“Homeland” actress Claire Danes always knew a family was in her future, but she also knew that she wouldn’t be a stay-at-home-mom. Though new baby boy Cyrus Michael Christopher gave her a role of a lifetime, her career will continue. (People)

Here’s one parent’s story about how her autistic son was overlooked by the school system, and why other parents should be more understanding. (The Atlantic)

Here’s how you can be coolest parent: make your own rainbow igloo. All you need is wintry weather and enough space! (Good.is)

This maternity health article wonders aloud whether medical professionals provide women with enough information or support when it comes to breastfeeding–especially when new mothers struggle with it. (CNN)

A push for stricter gun laws continues as this mom of a nine-year-old gun victim at the Tucson shooting voices her concern in a Demand a Plan ad. (New York Post)

It seems like Beyonce and Jay-Z are loving parenthood so far. Here are photos that show the adorable ways they express love for their little one, Blue Ivy. (People)

Here’s a helpful seasonal primer (with pictures!) on the effective method of placing a child into a car seat with a winter coat. (Momaroo)

Recent studies reveal how Sesame Street is helpful in understanding how the brain works. Turns out it could actually lead to accurate diagnoses and treatment of learning disabilities. (TIME)

Here’s one mother’s iPhone manifesto–a series of rules and regulations that accompany the iPhone she gifted to her 13-year-old son this Christmas. (Huffington Post)

“Are there guns in your house?” It’s the question parents may need to be asking one another. Motherlode discusses the importance of having an open dialogue about guns. (New York Times)

With a full seven years ahead of him before he can claim AARP benefits, Terrence Howard can now call himself a grandfather at 43! (Babyrazzi)

Parenting’s simple pleasures: here’s one blogger’s list of her top 5 reasons why she loves being a mom. (BlogHer)

With Newtown still on our minds, here are some reflections on arming our teachers from a dad and New Yorker cartoonist. (The New Yorker)

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.

Asphalt Green

Asphalt Green&rsquo;s high-quality sports programs start at 4 months old. Two beautiful facilities in vibrant Manhattan neighborhoods provide the optimal space for children to learn the fundamentals, play for leisure, or compete at the highest level. As the leading sports and fitness facility in Manhattan, Asphalt Green&rsquo;s never-before- seen training methods focus on improving your mental and physical game. Whether participating in swim, soccer, flag football, martial arts, basketball, baseball, tennis, or volleyball, coaches instill values that set athletes up for success in life and bring out their full potential in sports.

Instituto Cervantes

Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.