Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

picky-eaterNew studies suggest that letting your child’s picky eating habits run wild may have more serious consequences than previously known. Get the facts! (The Washington Post)

Despite their best intentions, millennial men (and dads specifically) are finding that home life isn’t as egalitarian as they thought it would be. (The New York Times)

How to prepare your child for their own hospital stay or that of relatives. (US News & World Report)

With the kids finishing up camp over the next couple weeks, here are a few movies to help you remember your camp days. (Vulture)

Are there LEGOs everywhere in your apartment? It’s hard to believe, but LEGO almost went bankrupt in 2003. Here’s the story in a new film. (NPR)

This complex story of a couple who adopted 20 kids (in addition to their two biological children) is simultaneously heartwarming, heartbreaking, and totally mind-blowing. (The New Yorker)

This toddler got creative with choosing a themed birthday party and hosted a celebration revolving around his town’s local lawyer. (Mommyish)

From grilled cheese rolls to yummy peanut butter dip, your little ones will love these home-made snacks whipped up in a few easy steps. (BuzzFeed)

Looking for a good laugh? These funny cartoons shed light on what moms are really thinking all day long. (The Stir)

Congrats to one of our fave celebs, Zooey Deschanel, on the recent birth of her first child–a baby girl! In celebration, check out this roundup of onesies that are just adorkable enough for the spawn of Jess Day…oops, we mean Zooey D.! (The Gloss)

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Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">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.</span></p>

BAMkids

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">BAMkids presents adventurous art and ideas for young audiences, igniting the imaginations of creative kids ages 3—11 with a fun and engaging lineup of workshops, movie matinees, and live performances from around the world.</span></p>

Super Soccer Stars

<p>Soccer Stars is New York’s most popular youth educational soccer program! With 24 years of experience under our cleats, we have positively impacted over one million kids in our local community by putting the FUN in FUNdamentals in our weekly classes and camps.</p> <p>At Soccer Stars, we use the soccer ball as a vehicle to help children not only improve their soccer skills, but develop self-confidence and physical literacy, improve gross motor skills, build teamwork, and hone socialization skills. Our highly trained coaches and early childhood experts lead an age-specific curriculum with a low kid-to-coach ratio so every child gets individual attention and can grow at their own pace.</p> <p>Kids ages 1-12+ can join our seasonal programs, including Parent & Me, FUNdamentals, Development Training, and Travel Soccer. Join us at one of over 80 locations in neighborhoods across across Westchester County, Connecticut and New York, available 7 days-a-week:</p> <p><strong>Connecticut:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Cos Cob</li> <li>Greenwich</li> <li>Port Chester</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Westchester:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Briarcliff</li> <li>Eastchester</li> <li>Mt. Kisco</li> <li>New Rochelle</li> <li>Ridgefield</li> <li>Scarsdale</li> <li>White Plains</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>New York City:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bronx</li> <li>Inwood</li> <li>Upper West Side</li> <li>Upper East Side</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Can’t find a class or location that fits your schedule? Soccer Stars also offers private classes for small groups or individual training. Let our coaches come to you with a completely customizable program, anytime, anywhere. Birthday parties are also available! </p>