Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

olympics
Olympian Kerri Walsh Jennings; photo via BuzzFeed

While you’re watching the Rio Olympics, check out these athletes with their kids (like super-star beach volleyball player Kerri Walsh Jennings)! (BuzzFeed)

We can all agree that breastfeeding shamers are the worst–but one mom in England took her clap-back at a hater in the park to the next (not totally legal) level. (Mommyish)

Read these funny tweets from parents if you need a laugh this week. (Huffington Post)

Are your kids sharing a room? Find inspiration for how to design it with these ideas! (Cup of Jo)

Pregnant, but in the mood to shop? Trunk Club is the perfect place to shop in NYC without walking miles on swollen ankles with an aching back. (Something Navy Blog)

Most children don’t care what their parents do at work, but these kids were in for a shock when their mom admitted she was a CIA spy! (CNN)

[gravityform id=”13″ title=”false” description=”false” ajax=”true”]

The newest afterschool craze? Satan Clubs. Yes, we were intrigued too. (Mashable)

We loved learning the clean, Kidz Bop lyrics to our favorite summer songs! (New York Times)

We love writing, and want your kids to love it too! Check out these DIY bookworm pencil toppers your young writers will go crazy for. (PBS Parents)

Do your kids get bored during road trips? The crazy landmarks in this book are sure to keep them entertained! (USA Today)+

Save

Relevant Directory Listings

See More

Chickenshed NYC

<p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">Chickenshed is an inclusive theatre company that began in the UK in 1974. Chickenshed NYC is a young organization bringing that same ethos and unique methodology to the USA. Chickenshed’s mission is to create entertaining and outstanding theatre that celebrates diversity and inspires positive change.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">Chickenshed's model of Inclusive Theatre is based in the belief that everyone can flourish when everyone is included. At Chickenshed everyone is welcome, everyone is valued, and together we produce remarkable theatre. We want to break down barriers between people to create a world without labels and where differences no longer divide. At Chickenshed, support is given to those who need it, and given by those who can . We believe that creative activities, self-expression and performance should be available to anyone who has the desire, no matter their background or circumstances. We know that when everyone has the opportunity to shine, amazing things happen.</p> <p style="font-size: 16px; box-sizing: border-box; margin-bottom: 1.3em; margin-top: 0px; caret-color: #515151; color: #515151; font-family: nimbus-sans, sans-serif;">Chickenshed NYC provides programming for little ones, children and youth through semester-long activities and performances.</p>

WICKED Broadway

<p>There’s no place like Oz—and there’s no show like WICKED. Are you ready to experience the original Broadway blockbuster?</p>

Back to the Future The Musical

<div> <div>Marty McFly just broke the time barrier. He’s only got 2 hours and 40 minutes (plus intermission) to fix it. Good news, there’s still time! Get tickets to this electric blast from the past before our final Broadway performance Jan. 5.</div> <div> </div> <div>Tickets: <a href="http://www.backtothefuturemusical.com/new-york/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.backtothefuturemusical.com/new-york/&source=gmail&ust=1728739748105000&usg=AOvVaw1RQpZRqLCz6jPA8jX9nERf">www.<wbr />backtothefuturemusical.com/<wbr />new-york/</a></div> </div>