Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

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Congratulations are in order. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are parents again! (BuzzFeed)

Missing school to meet Bruce Springsteen sounds surreal. Getting your absence note signed by the Boss himself – sounds too good to be true! (Mommyish)

Move over apple cider, hello eggnog! A simple recipe for one of Fall’s favorite relishes. (Food Network)

Brian Gordon is making parents chuckle with his geeky cartoons.  A little humor when the kids are sick goes a long way. (Fowl Language Comics)

We love these Fall Leaf Craft ideas. Perfect for indoor play with the little ones, when it’s too chilly to step out. (diyncrafts.com)

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Have you had those one-sided conversations with your children, on how their day in school was? This should help shepherd those conversations along – some great tips to get your kids to talk about their school day. (Huffington Post)

What a time to be alive: You can now use a Tinder-style app to find potential sperm donors! (Mashable)

Get ready to hit the movie theaters this fall! Check out this great list of family films to take the kiddos to this season. (Mommy Nearest)

 

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Looking for something to do with the kids in New York City that is fun, exciting, and educational? The Intrepid Museum offers family-friendly activities and programs all year long that keep children engaged, entertained, and curious about history and science. Fun rain or shine, the Museum offers both indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and activities. With so many things to do and see, you’ll never hear “I’m bored,” when you climb aboard Intrepid. A non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.<br /></span></p>

Manhattan Mandarin

<p>Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools</p> <p>nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether</p> <p>in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our</p> <p>teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin</p> <p>language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to</p> <p>make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We</p> <p>look forward to working with you.</p> <p>- Jamie Keyte, Founder</p>

New Settlement Community Center

<p>Offering a host of healthy, fun and exciting programs for children ages 6 months and up, including ballet and hi-hop dance with Alvin Ailey, group and private swimm classes, mixed martial arts, youth technology, piano, violin and guitar lessons, and more.</p>