Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Have a loose tooth in your household? Read up on what some parents say about the going rate for Tooth Fairy payouts these days! (Cup of Jo)

These pics of the royal family’s ski vacation are so freaking cute! (Crushable)

The children of Flint are aware of the water crisis and anxious for their futures. (CNN)

The government recently recommended that all new mothers be screened for postpartum depression–while this is great news from a public health viewpoint, there are hidden downsides when it comes to insurance. Get the facts! (The New York Times)

Calling all travel-happy moms and dads! Mommy Nearest nails it with these “5 Reasons to Travel With Your Kids While They’re Young!” (Mommy Nearest)

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This LOL-worthy video shows how parenting changes throughout the school year. (BuzzFeed)

Watch actress and celeb mama Jennifer Garner read the bedside story “Go The F—- To Sleep” in this funny video. (Vanity Fair)

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! Get your family’s green spirits up by cooking these super easy and very yummy St. Paddy’s treats. (Pop Sugar)

Out of the mouths of babes: Watch kids reacting to Donald Trump’s most famous statements in this amusing video. (Vox)

Preparing to shop for your son’s spring wardrobe? Keep these great tips for modern dude style in mind! (MINIMODE)

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student&nbsp;musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information.&nbsp;</div>

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers year-round, community-based dance and music programming in a fully inclusive and nurturing environment, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District. The School&rsquo;s diverse and professional faculty provides progressive and non-competitive instruction with all of our classes accompanied by live music. Though we are a non-recital school, there are opportunities for students to perform and for parents to see their dancers in action.</span></p>

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Looking for something to do with the kids in New York City that is fun, exciting, and educational? The Intrepid Museum offers family-friendly activities and programs all year long that keep children engaged, entertained, and curious about history and science. Fun rain or shine, the Museum offers both indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and activities. With so many things to do and see, you&rsquo;ll never hear &ldquo;I&rsquo;m bored,&rdquo; when you climb aboard Intrepid. A non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world&rsquo;s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.<br /></span></p>