Our Favorite Parenting Stories Of The Week

A thorough analysis of the implications of a touch-screen upbringing. (The Atlantic)

New York Magazine has compiled a wonderful oral history of NY childhood. From Matthew Broderick to Christine Quinn, some famous New Yorkers weigh in on growing up in the Big Apple. (New York Magazine)

Does a child’s first play date turn into one for the moms too? See how this mother dealt with nerves about meeting a stylish mama. (Blog Her)

The nutritional results are in. From Chipotle to Ruby Tuesday, see which restaurants meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s nutritional recommendations for kids’ meals. (Huffington Post)

The most obvious way of trying to reduce drinking in college students is talking to them before they’re off at school. Turns out, it’s much more effective than we thought. Surveys show how college students do listen when it comes to talking about drinking. (Time)

The Center for Disease Control revealed that 6.4 million children between ages 4 and 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD. Consequently, many parents are putting their children on drugs and misuse of them may be a growing problem. (Salon)

With the right tools the job of being a parent can become exponentially easier and more enjoyable. Here are 36 amazing things that any new parent can appreciate. (Buzzfeed)

“Mommy, Daddy, can we get a dog?” Owning a family pet can raise self-confidence and boost your kid’s immune system! Here are 5 perks of living with a four-legged friend. (Modern Mom)

To all the single ladies and men! Here are 7 survival tips for single parents who are juggling work and family. (Baby Center)

Same-sex marriage is a controversial topic that’s been debated amongst the public and government for years. Here is one 17-year-old girl’s experience of growing up with two moms. (Huffington Post)

A message for mothers: It’s time to update our feminist lingo. Maybe you can’t have it all, but you can thrive through it all. (The Daily Beast)

Come on down, kids! For the first time in show history, “The Price is Right” allows kid contestants. (New York Post)

Among the countless hardships endured by parents of special needs children, one article addresses the issue of siblings being overshadowed. (SheKnows)