Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

toddler-with-phone-babyzone-comWondering whether the latest so-called educational app for kids is really doing your child all that much good? Here are four great tips for testing the validity of what your child is tapping away on-screen. (Mashable)

From the “it’s so ridiculous it has to be true” files. A game show in the delivery room while the mom is delivering. (The New York Times)

Mom-of-three Victoria Beckham’s thoughts on motherhood – it’s the best thing she’s ever done. (PopSugar)

As comedian John Oliver brilliantly points out, America is on par only with Papua New Guinea when it comes to legally mandating that mother’s get the option of substantial paid leave after having a baby. All other developed counties have laws in place to support moms–what do you think? (Vox)

Breakthrough IVF treatment helps one couple have miracle baby. (CBS News)

Parents committed to eco-friendly parenting may often choose cloth diapers by default, but it turns out that many types of disposable diapers may in fact be better for the environment when all things are considered. (Washington Post)

One couple in Florida got some great news this week–their conjoined twins’ separation surgery was successful! Don’t miss this sweet story and video! (ABC News)

If you secretly roll your eyes at parents who complain that their precious little kiddos don’t get enough attention in school, get ready to laugh at this awesome piece of satire! (The Onion)

Would you leave your child in the care of Lindsay Lohan? Turns out, as part of her most recent round of court-ordered community service, the former child star may be helping to look after kids at a Brooklyn daycare. (Mommyish)

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Cucu's PlayHouse

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Interactive, live-streaming music and movement class in Spanish for babies, toddlers and preschoolers!<br />Join us every day from Monday through Saturday at 1:30 pm EST to sing, dance and play together while learning Spanish from your home.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">This class is part of a Spanish Immersion Program where your child will be introduced to basic concepts like the animals, colors, numbers and letters. All of these through the universal language of Music. Each session is fun, interactive and engaging.<br />A selection of Children Songs in Spanish guides the class from start to finish. Activities are related to the lyrics, in order to familiarize the children with the words and their meanings. Some of the songs encourage the children to dance. Nilda uses puppets, musical instruments, and props to teach children basic vocabulary through action and interaction, rather than through translation.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"><br />The classes are streamed on Zoom's webinar platform. Participants (children, parents, nannies) are able to join the video from their homes and interact with us in real-time, it is a fun and engaging experience.</div>

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day’s robot in their own “workshop”.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">The Foundry’s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> </span></p>

Academics West

<p>Academics West is an accredited high-support college preparatory school designed to meet the academic and social-emotional goals of its students. Our unique model allows for each student to benefit from a customized educational experience to ensure they are acquiring the skills necessary to navigate their post-secondary lives whether they attend college or pursue another path to future success. Students can select different tracks to construct the most beneficial program to suit their needs and goals. Unlike conventional education, this innovative model enables students to prepare for an ever-changing world that requires young people to have advanced executive functioning, interpersonal and leadership skills to become independent and resilient adults.  </p>