Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

teensEver wonder why your teenager won’t just listen to reason rather than opt to take risks? It turns out that no experience ever feels as good as it does when you’re a teen, so teen brains are just programmed to seek pleasure and excitement. (The New Yorker)

Does your little one insist on sporting her tutu absolutely everywhere? Here’s a quick guide to mastering the smaller set’s current tutu trend! (MINI MODE)

Women that struggle from PCOS can find solace in new research that has found ways to detect reasons for infertility. (ABC)

Parents weigh in on how auto-play videos may introduce children to unwanted news stories. (Mashable)

Finger painting just got a whole lot easier for your toddler… and tastier. (Fun at Home with Kids)

Parents should avoid these sleepover activities to ensure their child’s party doesn’t turn into a nightmare. (The Stir)

Handling back-to-school jitters just got easier. Here is a list of tips right in time for the new school year. (Mommy Nearest)

Want your child to have the coolest lunch? See this dad’s lunch creations that will make everyone jealous (including parents). (BuzzFeed)

Social media activists help a single father of two seek refuge outside of Syria with a #BuyPens campaign. (CNN)

Ever wonder what really happens if your child accidentally damages a priceless work of art on display at a museum? One family in Taiwan learned just that recently. (Mommyish)

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Atlantic Acting School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Looking for a fun and exciting theater program for kids and teens? Join us at the Atlantic. Our programs are intense, exciting and fun!</span></p>

A-Game Sports

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">A-Game Sports is a premier provider of sports camps, programming and instruction for kids of all ages ranging from toddlers to teens. As an instructional and recreational youth sports facility, our goal is to make athletics a rewarding experience for all kids. A-Game Sports is located in New Rochelle, NY, and offers camps, lessons, customized programs for more than 10 sports and rental space for private events. A-Game Sports was founded in 2013 by two guys who decided that it was time to do what they truly love in life. Since then, we've made the ideology of fusing hard work and fun into a reality. Our dedicated staff of professional coaches share their enthusiasm with kids of all ages and skill levels that take part in our programs.</p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"> </p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">With turfed fields for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and flag football, batting cages and tunnels for baseball and softball, and various basketball programs, A-Game Sports is one of the premiere sports facilities for kids and adults of any age. Aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts will benefit from our many strength and conditioning programs, while children new to sports will learn skills and techniques within their chosen sport, all while having a great time and keeping the game fun.</p> </div>

USC Gymnastics & Baseball Training Facility

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">We offer sports activities, after school programs, birthday parties & private lessons for kids ages 3–13 years! Our gymnastics classes are a great way to keep your child active and healthy. We strive to empower and challenge children through the sport of gymnastics.</span></p>