Best Of The Web: July 11-17

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

How old should children be before they can ride in the front seat of the car? Buckle up and get ready for the crazy ride of parenting—first stop, a discussion on the passenger seat. (Motherlode)

Whether grocery shopping with your youngsters or munching at your favorite lunch spot, be careful to avoid the eight germiest public places this summer!  (Chicago Tribune)

It’s no secret that kids rule the roost in American households. Here’s an intriguing article that considers why we spoil our children rotten more than any other country. (New Yorker)

How do you tell the difference between tantrums typical of the terrible two’s and ADHD behavior?  Look for these ten signs of ADHD in preschool-age children, recommended by Dr. Mark Mahone. (Psychology Today)

Make these summer swaps from fattening foods to healthy choices.  Feel good about feeding your family these scrumptious and low-cal treats! (Huffington Post)

An insightful but painful look at a mother coping with her daughter’s O.C.D. (New York Times)

One smart idea for how to respond to “I’m bored!” this summer. (apartmenttherapy.com)

Who knew that phone calls home from your child at sleepaway camp might threaten your marriage! (thesuburbanjungle.com)

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Advantage QuickStart Tennis

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A proven teaching method, customized by age and ability for ages 3 and up. Special kid-sized racquets and playing area, plus slower-bouncing balls, make it fun from day one!</span></p>

Dance Workshop - NY

<p dir="ltr">Nestled in the heart of the UES, Dance Workshop is a community-focused studio committed to dance education in a loving and safe environment. Dance Workshop offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre and Acro for ages 2+. They also offer a Pre-Professional Company track for dancers interested in taking their technique to the next level. Trial classes may be scheduled with the studio at the start of the season. Dance with Dance Workshop!</p> <p dir="ltr">MaryAnn Grasso founded Dance Workshop in 1979. Her daughter Nanci later joined her at the helm and in 2016 established Dance Workshop on the Upper East Side of NYC. MaryAnn and Nanci have devoted their lives to dance education, community and the development of children; raising dancers and sound human beings alike. Dance Workshop has seen thousands of dancers pass through the doors. They believe dance has the power to elevate and change lives!</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-78b9d4ab-7fff-0ea8-b84f-04a5fe908f8c"></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-78b9d4ab-7fff-0ea8-b84f-04a5fe908f8c"><br /></span></p>

Once Upon A Mattress

<p>Bring your kids.</p> <p>Bring your parents.</p> <p>Bring your favorite pajamas!</p> <p>Once Upon a Mattress is back on Broadway, and it’s “pure let’s-be-kids entertainment” (New Yorker) fit for ages 7 to 107!</p> <p>Two-time Tony® winner Sutton Foster stars as Princess Winnifred the Woebegone, alongside royalty of stage and screen Michael Urie and Queen of Comedy Ana Gasteyer. Adapted for a new generation by Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), this uproarious retelling of The Princess and the Pea introduces the unapologetically eccentric Winnifred to an uptight kingdom, where she charms, delights, and dances her way to the top… of a stack of mattresses.</p> <p>So give the babysitter the night off and your kids a night on the town – you'll all live happily ever laughter!</p> <p>Get tickets at <a href="https://onceuponamattressnyc.com/">https://onceuponamattressnyc.com/</a></p>