Our Favorite Parenting Stories Of The Week

Happy Passover! If you’re celebrating with matzo this year, here are 101 delicious ways to eat the unleavened bread. (Blog Her)

At his family’s Seder dinner the other night, one blogger found new meaning in an ancient Haggadah passage about freedoms: “In every age, some new freedom is won and established, adding to the advancement of human happiness and security.” With gay marriage on the docket at the Supreme Court, the words ring true and clear. (Not For Profit Dad)

While some rallied outside the Supreme Court to fight for traditional marriage, many—including a Baptist congregation—were there to support equality and human rights as justices inside heard arguments on same-sex marriage. (Washington Post)

How frequent does “family time” happen in your home? This mother shares the struggles of making precious time together work for her teens. (Motherlode)

A new study shows that 40% of mothers feed their infants solid food too early. Apparently, giving infants solid foods before 4 months is not recommended. (Huffington Post)

How do to balance having the perfect job with being the perfect mother? And does there have to be a man or partner in the equation? Washington Post publisher Katharine Weymouth weighs in. (Washington Post)

George McCann has always been consumed by fear. Now 22 years old, he’s been finding relief in an unlikely drug that might help other kids with certain types of bipolar disorder. (NPR)

Is better to marry early or should you wait? The answer, it seems, depends on your gender, class, and education. (New York Times)

Placebo effect or life sustaining? More and more mothers are eating their placentas in hopes of health benefits. (The Atlantic)

Have you ever found yourself washing and re-washing sterile baby bottles several times? Do you freak at the thought of germs near your baby? A new study finds 1 in 10 moms show signs of OCD. (MSNBC)

Celebrities share their pregnancy-related ups and downs. Check out what Beyonce and Gwyneth Paltrow had to say… (People)

Looking for a fun-filled way to sweeten up your Easter desserts this year? Check out these adorable kid-friendly treats you can make at home! (Huffington Post)

Stay-at-home dad Andy Hinds engages in minimalist parenting for maximum effect. It’s been working fine for his family—would it work for yours? (New York Times)

French mothers have taken laissez-faire parenting to heart and are more relaxed and confident in themselves and their children. Here are 5 tips on how to enact the parenting style in your home. (Modern Mom)

 

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<blockquote style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="m_-3740164643787738207m_4977048992707393770WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #0070c0;">At The Ailey School, FIRST STEPS offers a structured creative movement curriculum that allows girls (ages 3-6) and boys (age 3), to develop body awareness and control and learn the basics of dance technique. BOUNDING BOYS (ages 4-6) provides a more athletic experience, and an energetic approach to teaching dance skills.</span></p> </div> </div> </blockquote>