Top Tweets of the Week: Jan. 12-18

By Meredith Hirt February 6, 2015

Aside from @MyStrangeFam with her amazing beach photo—where was that vacation destination?!—we've all been dealing with the winter weather lately. This means fun things, like sledding and skiing, and not-so-fun things, like being kept inside all day due to the cold. Fortunately, we have ways to make both options better: guides to winter sports and activities!

Please don't put that in your mouth. @ #MyStrangeFamily http://t.co/wNvFLVxFpw — My Strange Family (@MyStrangeFam) January 12, 2015

A photo posted by Kris Strange (@kristrange) onJan 12, 2015 at 10:40am PST

What a beautiful photo.

Playing in the snow today at Walton Woods #outfam #TNFLocals #WNY pic.twitter.com/8gndO6aLKf — Dan Human (@danielhuman) January 14, 2015

You don't need a hill for sledding when you have a father to pull you along!

LJ gave our our nephew an @Oreo cookie ice cream from @CarvelIceCream #GiovanniDaniel #dirtyface pic.twitter.com/P7xj7AG7iR — Ptrags (@SchoolYardStyle) January 14, 2015

Can I have some?

WOW! RT @the_autoclave Miss Tracey measures a young patron against the printed list of books she's borrowed #Branch83 pic.twitter.com/7ZvjvR1SZp — BKLYN Library (@BKLYNlibrary) January 15, 2015

Wow—congratulations to her; and thank you for providing all of those books!

#tbt to a great night with one of my faves thekidscatman -- #nyknicks @thebrianstern http://t.co/AlfIox51w9 — Amy Palmer (@amypalmer) January 15, 2015

A photo posted by Amy Palmer (@amypalmertv) onJan 15, 2015 at 7:56am PST

Precious.

"Watching television cannot be the pinnacle of your human experience." #thingIjustscreechedatmychildren #3dayweekend — Jacquie (@After_Words) January 18, 2015

Winter makes it too easy to be sedentary. Get moving with these fun ways to keep kids active in cold weather!

786 comments: "I let my 9 y.o. ride the subway alone -- and why we are prosecuting Free-Range Parents" http://t.co/K5bvSPp0aK — Lenore Skenazy (@FreeRangeKids) January 18, 2015

Now at 950 comments and counting—what do you think? "... I don’t believe kids need a security detail every time they leave the house. When society thinks they do — and turns that fear into law — loving, rational parents get arrested."

The best-slash-worst part about getting my son his first ski lesson is knowing that by his fifth time skiing he'll be better than me. — Dad and Buried (@DadandBuried) January 18, 2015

Have a natural on your hands? Practice your skills at these ski and snowboard destinations in the NY metro area.

It's apparently Winnie The Pooh day! I couldn't resist! I say this phrase to her every single day!… http://t.co/UzobGpEcLy — Maria (@thenewyorkmom) January 18, 2015

It's apparently Winnie The Pooh day! I couldn't resist! I say this phrase to her every single day! #LifeLessonsFromPooh

A photo posted by Maria (@thenewyorkmom) onJan 18, 2015 at 11:25am PST

Such a wonderful mantra; and you two look quite cute in your winter hats and scarves! @thenewyorkmom and her daughter prove that it is possible to be stylish even in cold weather, but being brave, strong, and smart is even more important! Join us on Tuesdays for more Top Tweets. In the meantime, follow us for practical parenting advice, local events in the NY Metro area, and exclusive deals and discounts. Join the conversation by tweeting at us, @NYMetroParents—maybe you’ll see your tweet here next week!