Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

kinderBy September Broadhead, Jaime Rochelle Herndon, and Mia Weber

Sending your child off to Kindergarten can often be easier said than done. Read one mom’s honest account of her daughter’s recent Kindergarten experience, and how she’s learning to manage this tough transition they’re both going through. (Washington Post)

Talk about the mother of all storms! Hurricane Arthur nearly leaves a North Carolina mother stranded while giving birth. (TODAY)

A Texas teen becomes one of the youngest fashion designers to display a collection for a major retailer when Nordstrom recently ordered 13 pieces from her newest collection. Her fab advice to her peers might just inspire you. (CBS)

Congrats to one of our fave American Idols! Grammy-winning artist Carrie Underwood and husband, NHL player Mike Fisher, announced over the weekend that they are expecting their first child. (ABC)

While many women consider a C-section something of a last resort, not all moms share this viewpoint. Read one mother’s account of why a C-section was right for her. (Mommyish)

Halloween is sneaking right up–need some costume inspiration for your kiddos? Check out these photos by one mom who dressed her son up like beloved celebrities. (The Frisky)

Uh oh, bad news for city snackers! A recent study finds more food allergies among urban children. (SF Gate)

They say don’t read beauty magazine if you want to feel beautiful yourself–so does the same principal apply to celeb pregnancy envy? Is celebrity “bump watching” bad for you? (Huffington Post)

While there seems to be no shortage of maternity clothing on the market, chic mamas-to-be may have to search a little deeper to find made-for-maternity shoes. Well, look no further–this round up has all the footwear you need for your 9 months. (Elizabeth Street)

Love Lena Dunham? Don’t miss her moving essay about growing up dealing with her anxieties and OCD through seeing a number of different therapists. (The New Yorker)

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Polaris Productions Theater Camp

<p>Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They’ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child’s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They’ll have fun! At camp’s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.</p>

HudsonWay Immersion School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A pioneer in language immersion since 2005. After school language classes provide a fun and effective way for preschool and elementary children to learn Mandarin or Spanish language skills through project based learning and fun, engaging themes.</span></p>

Ivy Camps USA

<p>Ivy Camps USA is a premium online provider of engaging after-school classes, holiday camps, summer camps, and personalized tutoring. Their instructors come from the top 10 US universities and love to inspire and mentor emerging minds. Extracurricular classes, holiday camps, and summer camps are offered in STEM, Business Leadership, and Arts, Media & Communication for ages 6-14. Tutoring programs focus on supporting students academically, developing a mentoring relationship, and rekindling a love of learning. Ivy Camps USA is known for exceptional programming that kids love and parents trust.</p>