On The Blogroll: NYC Single Mom

The NYMetroParents blogroll features the best blogs in the parenting world, from New York and beyond. Here’s a closer look at why we love these mom bloggers and dad bloggers and how they’re shaping the web for parenting today.

Blogging From: New York, New York

NYC Single Mom, Manhattanite and mom of one aka Linda, is a mom blogger and stand-up advocate for the single parent lifestyle, as well as a cornerstone spokesmom for adoption. Since adopting her now 8-year old daughter, Linda has made it paramount to promote the lifestyle that has brought her so much joy. A self-declared “single mom by choice,” NYC Single Mom opens up a world of parenting possibilities and advice for will-be parents, single women and those seeking the adoption path. While it’s evident that the road to adoption is neither smooth nor gentle on bank accounts, the clearer message is that of how transformative and beautifully life-changing parenting can be, whether you’re going it with a co-parent or flying solo.

Linda has a multitude of purposes, serving moms with more than intelligent dialogue about adoption and parenting. Linda dishes out great tips for events, activities, travel suggestions and kid-friendly dining experiences in New York. NYC Single Mom offers such a unique and specific perspective, which has accrued tons of press attention. She’s been on both sides of coveted interview couches, speaking with celebrities such as Selena Gomez, Ivanka Trump and Hugh Jackman! Not only is Linda’s daughter lucky to have such a cool and loving mom, but also the perks of having a famous web mom are clear (see the huge grin in the photo where she poses with Selena Gomez and Leighton Meester).

NYC Single Mom is encouraging, hopeful and somehow comforting to readers who only know each other through the blog world. It’s crucial that unconventional mom voices, like Linda’s, be heard and are prominent in the parenting community for anyone seeking single parent or adoption support or just a little advice about local events. — Melanie Baker

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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.

USC Gymnastics & Baseball Training Facility

We offer sports activities, after school programs, birthday parties &amp; private lessons for kids ages 3&ndash;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.

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children &amp; Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children &amp; Teens can provide. This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer&rsquo;s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.