Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

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The world welcomes Saint West: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West welcome their baby boy! After a difficult labor, the celebrity couple’s bundle of joy arrives weighing at a healthy 8 lbs and 1 oz. (Just Jared)

Is the “push present” becoming too political and divisive or is it a much deserved present all women deserve for their labor pains? (The New York Times)

Chrissy Teigen is our maternity style inspiration right now! Here’s why she reigns supreme when it comes to dressing the bump. (In Style)

This British mom gives life goals to new mothers all over the world by finishing a marathon while pushing her 7-month-old son in a stroller. (Runners World)

The verdict is in: here are the most popular baby names of 2015. (BuzzFeed)

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, doctors should screen all kids for high cholesterol, depression, and HIV, starting as early as age 9. (Parenting)

Add some flare to giving gift cards this year with clever DIY wrapping ideas. From candy jars to paper towel rolls, let your creativity soar. (Mashable)

A new study shows that infant deaths caused by crib bumpers have increased in the last seven years. (Mommy Nearest)

In light of the recent terrorist attacks in California, parents are contemplating how their anxiety affects their children. (CNN)

Mark Zuckerberg and his wife recently welcomed their first child–and the Facebook wunderkind is kicking off fatherhood by taking paternity leave. Will his actions help destigmatize leave for new dads? (The New York Times)

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Dance Workshop - NY

<p dir="ltr">Nestled in the heart of the UES, Dance Workshop is a community-focused studio committed to dance education in a loving and safe environment. Dance Workshop offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre and Acro for ages 2+. They also offer a Pre-Professional Company track for dancers interested in taking their technique to the next level. Trial classes may be scheduled with the studio at the start of the season. Dance with Dance Workshop!</p> <p dir="ltr">MaryAnn Grasso founded Dance Workshop in 1979. Her daughter Nanci later joined her at the helm and in 2016 established Dance Workshop on the Upper East Side of NYC. MaryAnn and Nanci have devoted their lives to dance education, community and the development of children; raising dancers and sound human beings alike. Dance Workshop has seen thousands of dancers pass through the doors. They believe dance has the power to elevate and change lives!</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-78b9d4ab-7fff-0ea8-b84f-04a5fe908f8c"></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-78b9d4ab-7fff-0ea8-b84f-04a5fe908f8c"><br /></span></p>

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>

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>