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Congrats to one of our fave local celeb couples: Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis are expecting their second bundle of joy! (Us Weekly)

For those of you undecided on New York state’s primary voting day: Here’s what a candidate’s parenting style can tell us (or not tell us) about them on a deeper level. (CNN)

For some parents, working from home is a dream scenario–one working mama offers up her tips for making a WFH scenario work smoothly. (La Petite Peach)

What to do when your child loses an expensive jacket? One mother and noted writer breaks down her thought process when her adolescent daughter does just that. (The New York Times)

The phrase “there’s an app for that” never sounds as sweet as when it’s referring to finding reliable childcare. Check out this handy roundup of the best babysitting apps on the smartphone scene! (Mashable)

We are swooning for the adorable name that John Legend and Chrissy Teigen gave their new baby girl! Welcome to the world, Luna Simone! (BuzzFeed)

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Calling all parents who are also Adele fans (aka: all of you)! Rockabye Baby just released an album of lullaby versions of Adele’s most beloved tunes! (Mommy Nearest)

In a family with siblings–even sibs who get along famously–one-on-one time with mom and dad is important to each individual child. One local mom and writer explains how she tackles this. (Cup of Jo)

If you have little ones at home, you know that their stuff ends up all over the apartment unless you take charge of storage solutions. We love these easy (and aesthetically pleasing) tips! (MINIMODE)

Looking for a tasty way to round out your kids’ stay-cation spring break here in the city? Try these food tour suggestions based on different subway lines. (Guest of a Guest)

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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>

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

<p dir="ltr">With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children & Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children & Teens can provide.</p> <p dir="ltr">This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer’s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-16583089-7fff-d8a9-61c2-8f689f7348b2"></span></p>

British Swim School - Manhattan

<p>The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.  British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School’s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!</p>