Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

phoneWhat does it mean when a study shows that half of teens think they’re addicted to their smartphones? Get the scoop! (CNN)

Celeb mama Brooklyn Decker recently missed a flight due to taking a breast pumping break while a mechanical problem with the plane was being fixed. Her reaction will make you feel sympathetic and make you laugh! (E! Online)

Get ready to LOL! Some dads took on a crafting challenge in honor of Mother’s Day and the results were…interesting…to say the least. (BuzzFeed)

Famed photographer Robert Mapplethorpe may have left behind a complicated legacy, but his brother–also a photographer–is charting a different path: He has a new book out that’s all about portraits of 1-year-old children! (The New York Times)

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Standing desks for elementary school children are the hot new thing in classrooms. What do you think about the motivations behind installing them? (Mashable)

Talk about #goals! New mama and fashion and philanthropy powerhouse Lauren Bush Lauren opens up about what’s new in her world. (MINIMODE)

Still on the hunt for the perfect Mother’s Day gift (or still need to remember to drop some hints to your fam about what you might want)? This chic gift guide is the go-to spot for shopping inspiration. (Cricket’s Circle)

If you have some ambitious summer travel plans on the horizon and you also have a new baby, chances are that you’re freaking out a little bit right now! Fret not–there are plenty of handy strategies out there for surviving a plane ride with an infant. (Mommy Nearest)

 

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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>

Visit Schoharie County

<p>The Schoharie Valley is home to things grown well - trees, crops, produce, people. It is filled with inviting farms and businesses beckoning visitors to experience what locals love about the region. Its enchanting vistas, rich farmland, and strong sense of community are what make Schoharie County such a fascinating place to visit and to live.</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>