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)

 

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