Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

beardDad totally shatters his little girl’s world by shaving his beard — maybe he’ll bring it back for no-shave November? (BirchBox)

Get ready for a pop-music-induced smile! Dad and daughter duo dance to Taylor Swift’s Shake it Off in this viral video. (YouTube)

Nervous about taking anti-depressants while pregnant? In turns out that untreated depression is also detrimental to both mom and baby. (The New Yorker)

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Here are 101inspiring pictures of children living with and surviving childhood cancer. (First Coast News)

Need another reason to breastfeed? It can reduce the risk of GI disorders in infants. (HNGN)

With more women deciding to have kids on their own, it’s not always easy to balance finances–get the scoop. (Time)

In memory of the witty comedienne (and awesome mom), we’re loving Joan Rivers’ best quotes about motherhood. (Today)

Local dad Nicolas Kristoff asserts that beating poverty needs to start young–by giving parents and young at-risk kids a support system from the very start. It turns out, effective, low-cost social supports could drastically reduce the numbers in prisons in the future. (The New York Times)

What would you say if your child’s school banned ChapStick? One fiesty youngster with chapped lips isn’t having it and is fighting back against her school’s extreme rule. (Babble)

Ever get bogged down reading mommy-boards because you just aren’t hip to the lingo? This handy post breaks down the common terminology for your new mamas! (Cricket’s Circle)

One local mom & amazing photographer captured mothers choosing to go bald to benefit kids with cancer–don’t miss this truly moving photo essay. (Motherlode)

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USC Gymnastics & Baseball Training Facility

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">We offer sports activities, after school programs, birthday parties & private lessons for kids ages 3–13 years! Our gymnastics classes are a great way to keep your child active and healthy. We strive to empower and challenge children through the sport of gymnastics.</span></p>

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day’s robot in their own “workshop”.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">The Foundry’s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> </span></p>

Asphalt Green

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Asphalt Green’s high-quality sports programs start at 4 months old. Two beautiful facilities in vibrant Manhattan neighborhoods provide the optimal space for children to learn the fundamentals, play for leisure, or compete at the highest level.<br />As the leading sports and fitness facility in Manhattan, Asphalt Green’s never-before- seen training methods focus on improving your mental and physical game. Whether participating in swim, soccer, flag football, martial arts, basketball, baseball, tennis, or volleyball, coaches instill values that set athletes up for success in life and bring out their full potential in sports.</span></p>