Our Favorite Parenting Stories Of The Week

Tired of your child being wait-listed for private schools, dance classes, or summer camp? You’re not alone in NYC. (New York Times)

“Would you like to try an apple?” What New York cafeterias are doing to help your child make healthier nutrition choices. (Baby Center)

Lesson number one this writer learned from her mother: babies are resilient. From neurotic to more relaxed parenting, Jessica Grose rests assured that your kid will survive your parenting style. (Motherlode)

We’ve all seen the renowned “Evolution of Dance” video on YouTube. But have you seen “Evolution of Mom Dancing” with Michelle Obama and Jimmy Fallon? (Buzzfeed)

These 5 open-ended questions will lead to honest answers about your kid’s internet use. From Facebook, Twitter, to Snapshot–know it all, to keep your kids safe. (Huffington Post)

The FDA advises against use of codeine in children after surgery to remove tonsils, adenoids, or both. The combination can have deadly consequences. (Reuters)

We all want to instill good self-esteem in our children. This article considers the right kind of feedback parents can provide and in what doses it’s appropriate. (Wall Street Journal)

For a healthy, full-term babies, research suggests avoiding caffeine. (New York Times)

Babies are booming in the entertainment world! With Jenna Dewan-Tatum flaunting a lace-covered bump at the Academy Awards, it seems like celebrities everywhere are readying themselves for parenthood. (People)

Share your inner nerd with your kid with these 20 delightfully geeky baby toys. (Mental Floss)

It’s hard enough to let your teenager grow up and start dating, let alone worry about abuse. But it’s important to recognize signs of abuse in romantic relationships between tweens and teens. (New York Times)

Some parenting stories are better than others. One writer reminds us of some atypical stories that demonstrate the power of parenting. (The Atlantic)

Ever think of banning the word “busy”? Read how this mom took “busy” out of her small-talk vocabulary and how doing so can have a positive impact. (BlogHer)

Should we be able to test our children for potential diseases they could develop later in life? The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics put forth their first statements on the matter in over 15 years. (TIME)

Rapper Wiz Khalifa and fiancee Amber Rose today welcomed their son, Sebastian Taylor, into the world. (People)

Moms and dads of special needs children have long looked for advice and encouragement on how to be there for their kids. Liane Kupferberg Carter, a blogger and mother of an autistic boy, offers ten parenting tips to consider. (Huffington Post)