Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Funny baby  with musical toys. Isolated on white backgroundIf you’re having a rough week, this cute baby playing every instrument in a band will be likely to brighten your day. (BuzzFeed)

A Swedish children’s helpline transformed a fun smartphone addition into a feature that could save a life by creating new emojis illustrating ways children could be abused. (Mommyish)

One irked mother lashed out against her child’s elementary school after they sent students invitations to a pool party requiring all girls to follow an absurd dress code. (AJC)

There’s a new public art installation in Brooklyn–and it’s 100 percent kid-friendly! Check in out this summer. (Cup of Jo)

As if one case of head lice weren’t already a nightmare, this woman was cursed with the plague as all of her six children came home from school with the epidemic. (Huffington Post)

Elle Australia has a gorgeous and high-fashion breastfeeding photo on the cover this month–celebrate this display of beauty by looking back at other notable times a feeding mama has appeared in fab editorial photos! (The Gloss)

A photographer and a face painter rejoiced to create beautiful pieces of art on woman’s bodies, illustrating what it really looks like inside the womb. (The Stir)

A new study is showing that living at higher elevations could be linked to higher risk of SIDS deaths in babies. Get the facts! (Star Tribune)

Still searching for the coolest summer camp option for your child? Check out these awesomely unique and out-of-the-box options! (Mashable)

 

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Play On! Studios

<p>Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games!</p> <p>Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun!</p> <p>Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show!</p> <p>During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we’ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us.</p> <p> </p>

HudsonWay Immersion School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A pioneer in language immersion since 2005. After school language classes provide a fun and effective way for preschool and elementary children to learn Mandarin or Spanish language skills through project based learning and fun, engaging themes.</span></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>