Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Thinking of taking a long haul flight to seepoxws164081k4qq family and friends this holiday season? Here are 10 tips to entertain a toddler on a plane. (Cup of Jo)

Not sure how or if you should talk to your kids about the upcoming election? The editor in chief of Highlights for Children, Inc. shared her thought about why it is important to familiarize your child with the race. (The Huffington Post)

Obesity is no doubt still a serious issue for kids in the nation. Here is three ways to encourage your kids to eat better, and learn more about eating and nutrition. (The New York Times)

Who doesn’t like Ikea and its smart furniture? The multinational company has recently picked 10 designs from 52,000 drawings submitted by kids all over the world and made them into real toys! Take a look at some of the cute and creative toys. (Fast Company)

Are you puzzled as to what to do on a crisp fall day? Here are 22 ideas to inspire you to make the most of this fall season. (PopSugar)

Working parents in America tell their stories and expressed their pressure in this NPR’s special series. Listen or read to find out if you can relate to some of these moms and dads. (NPR)

Looking for a new entertaining gadget for your little one? The broadcaster PBS has introduced the Playtime Pad that has all the educational and creative games for your child to learn without losing your parental control. (Tech Crunch)

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Little boys like playing house or pushing a baby stroller as much as little girls do. Gender- neutral toys are becoming more and more popular! (Care.com)

Breathe new life into your kid’s old clothing with this DIY appliqué technique. Your child will never know it’s not new. (Rookie Moms)

 

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Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.</span></p>

Studio E Art Classes

<p>Art, drawing, illustration, painting, and pottery.  Studio E Art Classes for ages 2 ½ to adult offers a creative space to find joy and rest in the creative arts. 7-week sessions are available for all classes, or just drop into a class to give it a try.</p> <p>Studio E Art is a great place to schedule a birthday party, celebration, scout troop activity, fundraiser and more.  Summer camps for children and tweens are available for half or full day in art or pottery.</p> <p>Find a complete list of classes, descriptions, and times on our <a href="https://studioeartclass.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>, or give us a call at 631-744-4001</p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-bc02a8ce-7fff-3ce7-fefb-13163f0a79b6"></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2e621915-7fff-f490-fe96-ea466c05ebda"></span></span></p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-eef1d235-7fff-f52c-632b-0a2c03581014"></span></p>

The Ailey School – First Steps and Bounding Boys

<blockquote style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="m_-3740164643787738207m_4977048992707393770WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #0070c0;">At The Ailey School, FIRST STEPS offers a structured creative movement curriculum that allows girls (ages 3-6) and boys (age 3), to develop body awareness and control and learn the basics of dance technique. BOUNDING BOYS (ages 4-6) provides a more athletic experience, and an energetic approach to teaching dance skills.</span></p> </div> </div> </blockquote>