And the Senior Superlative Goes to…the Parents!

One more reason I love social media: Without it, I likely would not discover stories such as this one, headlined “Adorable Same-Sex High School Couple Wins ‘Cutest Couple’ Yearbook Superlative.” Brad Taylor and Dylan Meehan were named “cutest couple” at Carmel High School in Putnam County, NY—it was the first year same-sex couples were “eligible” (I wonder: Were... Read More

Bragging Rights: Yours, Mine, Every Parent’s

Our Constitution guarantees us freedom of speech—and as far as I’m concerned, that includes parental bragging rights. I’m not one of those obnoxious parents who touts my child’s every last feat to every person I meet, nor do I post hourly video updates of his antics to my Facebook page. But I do boast when it’s called for, and I do share milestone albums on Facebook, funny... Read More

Call It a Comeback: Sea Lions Welcome You to Their New Home!

   New York Aquarium, normally the only Coney Island attraction open to the public every day of the year, opens its doors again today after having been closed since Hurricane Sandy hit our shores last fall. The partial re-opening allows guests to see otters, walruses, and plenty of other marine mammals, including the resident sea lions. NYMetroParents got a preview of the... Read More

Reading Is Fun(damental)

March 1 was the kickoff of the annual Read Across America celebration, which falls on the birthday of the inimitable Dr. Seuss and highlights the importance of developing a love of reading at an early age. But what many don’t realize is that this day marks the beginning of a full year filled with events and promotions around reading to—and with—children. The National Education... Read More

At the Intersection of Make-Believe & “Making It Work”

Imagination—it’s something I had in spades when I was a child, and I have been proud and giddy as I’ve watched my son develop a healthy imagination of his own. He’s loved, loved, loved indulging in make-believe scenarios, and it’s been one of our favorite “together” pastimes over the past two years. But I have found myself wondering lately:... Read More

Stuff We Like: Sweet Valentines

I have a distinct memory from my middle-school years, circa fifth grade, when Valentine’s Day suddenly took on a whole new meaning. That year, Feb. 14 became much less about pink and red decorations, cupcakes, and cute cards for all your classmates and much more about (gulp) crushes, kisses, and romance. I’m not sure whether this shift is felt universally at the tender... Read More

Weekly Web Round-Up: Week of January 25, 2013

This week we cover dealing with boy-themed undies for girls, a baby inspired dance, children as your friends, and Sasha and Malia at the inauguration. What were some of your favorite things you found this week? “I like boy things.” That’s what a friends daughter said when she chose a Batman Band-Aid instead of a princess one. I promptly told her that Batman is... Read More

When Priorities Shift

My son with his grandmother (left) and his great grandmother (right), who lives at home with us Balancing work and family is the top challenge working moms (54 percent) face in 2013, and only 14 percent think they are good at both being a mom and a good employee, reveals a new survey released this week by Working Mother magazine and Chase Card Services. As the report says: “Our... Read More