Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

snow-day-games-425a-102909In the best school closure announcement ever, one Rhode Island principal filmed an amazing “Let it Go” parody for his students. Watch the hilarious video! (NBC Chicago)

While Blizzard 2015 didn’t quite hit NYC as hard as predicted, one thing is for sure…concerned parents all over the Northeast were on their text game! Check out these funny concerned-parent snow warnings. (Mashable)

And you thought the rules on RSVPing were tough. A child from the UK receives an invoice for a missed birthday party. (Yahoo News)

We can’t get enough of local parenting expert (and mom-of-two) Lenore Skenazy’s new show “World’s Worst Mom” on Discovery Life! (Mommyish)

Here are a few simple tips how to help low-income kids succeed in higher education. (New York Times)

Dad takes to the Internet to call out bullies after teen daughter receives racist video. (CNN)

Local celeb mom Cobie Smulders is at Sundance promoting her new, pregnancy-centric movie “UNexpected”–and making jokes that her husband, Taran Killam, is actually the one who wanted the part! (Hollywood Reporter)

Looking to spice up your family’s NYC home? Get some inspiration from this gorgeous–yet totally relatable–Brooklyn family apartment. (Cup of Jo)

So you’ve heard of Normcore…but what about Babycore? Check out the latest scoop on this pint-sized trend! (The Gloss)

Hey moms! Trying to keep busy during the big snow storm and snow day? Check out this helpful list of great indoor activities to take on and make you feel super-productive. (Guest of a Guest)

 

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The Language Workshop For Children

<p dir="ltr">After offering both group and private lessons for many years and analyzing the results over time, The Language Workshop for Children, founded in1973, has decided to emphasize private remote lessons at shorter intervals. Our skilled educators will focus their attention exclusively on the unique needs, learning style, and interests of your child. This allows a bond to develop between teacher and student, which has been shown to drastically improve retention. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>OUR METHOD </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Developed by the pioneers of language education for children, our programs bring decades of experience to your living room with individualized, active language classes. Each lesson is based on proven methods and materials perfected to capture your child’s attention during the ages when he/she absorbs information the fastest.   </p> <p dir="ltr">While other online language classes rely on videos for passive learning, we deliver interactive, and engaging lessons with native-fluent teachers. In addition, all our teachers are certified in the Thibaut Technique which has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and many other well-respected publications.  </p> <p dir="ltr">Our short one-on-one lessons give kids the chance to focus, hear pronunciation clearly, and practice speaking in their target language. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>THE PROCESS</strong> </p> <p dir="ltr">First, students have a short meeting with our Director Francois Thibaut, in English, with their parent(s) present. Mr. Thibaut will determine the best course of study, including class length and frequency, the right teacher, lesson format and materials (or action games for younger students.) Then the learning begins! Mr. Thibaut will continually check in on your child’s learning to assure they are getting the most of their classes. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>OTHER OFFERINGS </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">We can also help your child prepare for: the French subject tests for SAT, AP & CLEP, the European DELF/DALF, the Canadian TEF and other standardized testing, college entry exams, studying or traveling abroad, cultural changes when moving abroad, and much more! </p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-a97d759c-7fff-6e4d-8e93-70e093aa10f1"> </span></p>

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div> </div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div> </div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div> </div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information. </div>

This Is Cooperstown

<p>Nicknamed America's hometown, Cooperstown has small-town charm and world-class attractions including the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum, a must-see for fans of the game and the ultimate homage to America's Pastime. Discover fine, folk, and Native American art at Fenimore Art Museum, acclaimed and varied performances at the Glimmerglass Festival, craft beer at Brewery Ommegang and Red Shed Brewery, fresh cider from the Fly Creek Cider Mill, great restaurants, four-season events, and outdoor fun.</p>