Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Baby-Wearing-Glasses-HD-WallpaperWho knew eye-wear could have a powerful impact at such a young age? When this baby girl tries on her new glasses, it’s like she’s seeing the world for the first time. (Mommyish)

In this incredible true story, two sets of identical twins in Colombia were accidentally switched as infants and then raised as two sets of fraternal twins. Read on for how it all unfolded when the brothers learned the truth. (The New York Times Magazine)

Sure, this may be gross, but sometimes potty humor is too amusing to skip out on. These babies pooping in slow motion will be certain to entertain you. (Buzzfeed)

After this mother of twin girls felt strangers were asking her invasive questions about her children, she staged a response to their too-personal inquiries. Although it was a joke, the woman is under criticism for what she’s done. (Yahoo!)

Checking your email may seem important, but not as important as making sure your kid doesn’t feel neglected. These ads in China show how children feel when their parents are addicted to their cellphones. (Huffington Post)

No one wants a house full of clutter when they bring home a new baby! Here are six things new parents (and their babies) don’t really need. (US News)

Listen up, NYC families! Landfills don’t always trash home values, which could be good-ish news for Upper East Side homeowners living near the Asphalt Green transfer station. (The Wall Street Journal)

Local dad and actor Paul Rudd is taking the world by storm in “Ant Man” this summer! We love is great personality, acting talent, and rep for being a devoted dad! (The New York Times Magazine)

Sometimes you just have to roll around in the mud and have some old-fashioned fun–like these Michigan kids are doing! (Mashable)

Yum! Talk about the taste of summer! In need of a warm weather meal? Try this lobster roll recipe recommended by a local mom and blogger! (Cup of Jo)

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Advantage QuickStart Tennis

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A proven teaching method, customized by age and ability for ages 3 and up. Special kid-sized racquets and playing area, plus slower-bouncing balls, make it fun from day one!</span></p>

Brooklyn Music School

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For over a century, we at The Brooklyn Music School have strived to make the joy of music, dance and performance accessible to everyone no matter their age, background, or financial status.</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition to offering affordable in-person and online private and group music lessons, dance classes, after-school programs, and community outreach, we also provide space for </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brooklyn and NYC artists to perform in our 250-seat Spanish-style theatre. Come by for a night of live music, or join us for a class!</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit BrooklynMusicSchool.org to learn more, register for classes, or view our calendar for upcoming events. </span></p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-4b378613-7fff-f89d-3c88-fe6beaabeb55"></span></p>

Instituto Cervantes

<p><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.</span></p>