Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

This 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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