Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

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If anyone know flawless maternity style on the red carpet, it’s Natalie Portman. Check out some of the expectant mama’s best looks as of late. (New York Times)

Congrats to celeb mama Katherine Heigl–she just welcomed baby No. 3! (Page Six)

Uh oh! Many parents know that the spell that Sophie the Giraffe has over toddlers is very real–but, it turns out, so is the threat of mold inside the popular toys. (Fox)

Outgoing first lady, Michelle Obama, is seen on Jimmy Fallon thanking the other first lady–her mom. (Huffington Post)

These stories help us hilariously understand why sometimes keeping the lid on your child’s gender is the better option. (The Stir)

A childcare worker shares her constant efforts and limitless approach in an open letter, sparked by a politician’s claims that childcare workers don’t do that much. (BuzzFeed)

Children in Madrid, Spain now have the grace of picking up the phone and alerting someone in the event that they are not the recipients of presents, on Three Kings Day. (Mommyish)

Calling all parents of tweens! Here’s your chance to get the inside scoop on the social media rules and blueprints that kids today are setting for themsleves within their peer groups. (New York Times)

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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>

Bounce! Family Entertainment Center

<p>Bounce! Family Entertainment Center is an indoor birthday party and play space located in Syosset, NY. Perfect for birthday parties, group events, open play, and more! We have the best party packages on Long Island! Our facility has multiple AWESOME attractions: The Trampoline courts, The Adventure Zone, Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, Soft Play, Arcade, & MORE! If you need a break from jumping and climbing, try out some of our delicious food from The Bounce Bites Kitchen! Come on in to any of our Open Play, Toddler Time, or Glow Night sessions!</p>

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp

<p>Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp offers five daily rotating activities such as swimming, ice skating gymnastics, rock climbing, parkour, indoor/outdoor turf, and courts plus more in its ample 175,000 sq. ft. facility and 35-acre outdoor area. Aviator Summer Camp also offers off-site and on-site field trips such as a day at Green Meadows Farm, Launch Trampoline Park, and a Brooklyn Cyclones game. The summer camp runs from 9 am-5 pm with early drop off and late stay available. Bus transportation is also available throughout Brooklyn. Lunch and an afternoon snack are included. Sign up by February 28th to receive up to $300 off camp with early bird discounts.</p>