Best Of The Web: May 11-May 17

Here’s our weekly roundup of parenting articles that piqued
our interest. Enjoy! —

Adding to the recent
discussion of autism
in the media, a study in South
Korea indicates that around 1 in every 38 children has autism-related traits
.
This number is more than double the current U.S.
estimate of 1 in 100. (MSNBC)

Forbes blogger, and
proud mom, Sheri Caplan
lets her 10-year-old
write a guest-blog on financial advice
. The pre-teen graciously recommends donating 10%
of your income,
if you’re feeling generous! (Forbes)

Similar to what a
parent experiences when their child is bullied
, moms
and dads become fearful, guilty and depressed
when a son or daughter undergoes
treatments for illness. (Boston Globe)

New research shows
that many mothers
who planned C-sections
were highly satisfied with the decision
. (Chicago Tribune)

Laura Miller, creator
of the blog Too Big For Stroller,
shares some of her latest finds when it comes
to over-sized (read: old enough to
walk, run, jump!) passengers. (Too Big For Stroller)

Two successful
students
spend their summers
in completely opposite ways
: one doing non-scholastic pursuits, the other
in rigorous academic preparation. The different approaches to leisure time have
sparked a national debate. (Los Angeles Times)

A HuffPo blogger unpacks
the
most potentially effective sex ed programs
. Considering current adolescent
media usage, it’s time for health experts to adopt the technology platforms
that will enable them to connect our youth with information and services. (Huffington Post)

Does the average
husband mind
if his wife is the primary breadwinner? If NFL
hotshot Tom Brady doesn’t care
, you shouldn’t either! (USA Today)

In other celebrity
news
, Bristol
Palin and 2-year-old Tripp are set to film a reality TV series
for Bio
channel. The young Palin’s most recent reality TV appearance was as a
contestant on Dancing with the Stars. (Washington
Post
)

Psychology Today has some fun making a (half-serious!) list of 9
Reasons Puppies Are Easier to Raise than Children
. (Psychology Today)

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Play On! Studios

<p>Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games!</p> <p>Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun!</p> <p>Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show!</p> <p>During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we’ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us.</p> <p> </p>

Collina Italiana, The Italian Language and Cultural Center

<p>Learn Italian the fun way. Children practice and absorb the language through arts & crafts, activities, games, songs and stories!</p>