Our Favorite Parenting Stories Of The Week

A thoughtful and more precise look at bullying than any we’ve seen as of late. Emily Bazelon, author of Stick and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy, deconstructs the definition and what it means for people on both sides of teasing and aggression. (New York Times)

At a special screening of her new movie “Admission,” Tina Fey talks parenting and mom judging. Her thoughts on breastfeeding and dishing out advice—right here. (Huffington Post)

If you’re looking to have a festive St. Patrick’s Day weekend, here is a list of delicious green food you can make for the family. (Babble)

Check out this fun rainy (or snowy) day activity: making robots from pie tins (SheKnows)

If you’ve got a football player in the house, be sure to double check any injury! Even football players without concussions can show signs of brain damage. (Time)

A $3,000 stroller that’s turning heads, the Aston Martin Silver Cross Surf sounds like something out of a James Bond film. This baby’s got a license to dirty diapers. (Babble)

Tweens and Victoria’s Secret: Can they coexist or should lingerie wait for high school? (Momaroo)

Are older parents better parents? This writer, whose mother was nearly 40 when he was born, says there are many advantages to waiting to have kids. (The Independent)

Designing a nursery can be challenging when there are so many great ideas and designs to choose from. To help get the ball rolling, here are 13 great styles that are trending right now. (People)

In the last decade, up to 90,000 children visited the hospital with severe food allergy reactions each year. But one doctor has a revolutionary allergy treatment that could save our kids from the difficulties of living with a fatal food allergy. (New York Times)

Babysitters can be a parent’s greatest gift, or their worst nightmare. Choosing someone to care for your little ones can be a big challenge. Here are 8 key questions that you should always ask potential sitters. (Modern Mom)

A local school is going green! See how GrowNYC has partnered with Wagner Middle School to create fun, educational programs geared toward sustainability and environmental awareness. (GrowNYC)

Find out how the addition of a furry friend can help autistic children with socialization. (Activist Post)

It’s a boy for Jessica Simpson! The singer accidentally let the news slip on Jimmy Kimmel. (People)

In case you missed it, this Times article on moms who’ve been arrested or spent time in jail because of substance abuse has won a journalism award from the Council on Contemporary Families. It’s worth a read! (New York Times)

 

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USC Gymnastics & Baseball Training Facility

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Manhattan Mandarin

<p>Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools</p> <p>nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether</p> <p>in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our</p> <p>teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin</p> <p>language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to</p> <p>make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We</p> <p>look forward to working with you.</p> <p>- Jamie Keyte, Founder</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>