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The royal family is heading to NYC next month.

New York City is about to get a taste of royal fever! That’s right — Prince William, Kate Middleton (and glowing and growing baby bump), and baby Prince George have booked their tickets to NYC next month! We love this imaginary itinerary for the royal fam! (New York Daily News)

With the help of today’s mommy media frenzy, the pressure to be a perfect, “all in, all the time” parent has never been higher. One mom pushes back, calling all those with little ones to bring balance back to parenthood. (New York Times)

We know how important it is for parents to teach their kids the “golden rule.” However some celebrity households may have a different view of what this is. According to supermodel Heidi Klum, the number one rule for her kids is “to always look cool.” (Perez Hilton)

Stage of Life CEO Eric Thiegs and his adorable daughters created this cute holiday “horror” film as part of a quest for festive weekend fun. (YouTube)

Moms, take a few minutes to take a fun quiz and find out what decade your motherhood style puts you in! Are you from a cool era or a not-so-cool one? (The Stir)

Fueling the movement to respect a woman’s right to breastfeed in public–and proving that there’s no limit to what a determined woman can accomplish while still being a great mom, one young mother’s awesome photo that shows her breastfeeding her son while in her college graduation robes is going viral. (Yahoo Parenting)

Ever wondered if you and your parents would have been friends if you were the same age? Check out these amazing images one woman photoshopped to satisfy her lifelong curiosity. (TODAY)

Actor and screenwriter, Jason Segel, has teamed up with author Kirsten Miller to produce Nightmares! Inspired by Segel’s personal experiences with bad dreams growing up, this new novel explores how kids can overcome fear with bravery. (Time for Kids)

One community of Hasidic Jews in Brooklyn’s Borough Park is grappling with how to effectively approach childhood sexual abuse claims–all within their longstanding community laws and traditions and with minimal secular authority involvement. What do you think about the issue? (The New Yorker)

Looking for a laugh? Watch this adorable video of a family dog’s reaction to the family’s baby girl bouncing in her doorway jumper. (TODAY)

 

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Once Upon A Mattress

<p>Bring your kids.</p> <p>Bring your parents.</p> <p>Bring your favorite pajamas!</p> <p>Once Upon a Mattress is back on Broadway, and it’s “pure let’s-be-kids entertainment” (New Yorker) fit for ages 7 to 107!</p> <p>Two-time Tony® winner Sutton Foster stars as Princess Winnifred the Woebegone, alongside royalty of stage and screen Michael Urie and Queen of Comedy Ana Gasteyer. Adapted for a new generation by Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), this uproarious retelling of The Princess and the Pea introduces the unapologetically eccentric Winnifred to an uptight kingdom, where she charms, delights, and dances her way to the top… of a stack of mattresses.</p> <p>So give the babysitter the night off and your kids a night on the town – you'll all live happily ever laughter!</p> <p>Get tickets at <a href="https://onceuponamattressnyc.com/">https://onceuponamattressnyc.com/</a></p>

This Is Cooperstown

<p>Nicknamed America's hometown, Cooperstown has small-town charm and world-class attractions including the National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum, a must-see for fans of the game and the ultimate homage to America's Pastime. Discover fine, folk, and Native American art at Fenimore Art Museum, acclaimed and varied performances at the Glimmerglass Festival, craft beer at Brewery Ommegang and Red Shed Brewery, fresh cider from the Fly Creek Cider Mill, great restaurants, four-season events, and outdoor fun.</p>

Manhattan Mandarin

<p>Manhattan Mandarin runs the Mandarin after-school programs at over 40 schools</p> <p>nationwide, including St. Bernard's, Chapin, Allen-Stevenson, and Buckley. Whether</p> <p>in schools, students' homes, in the office, online, or on our beloved China trips, our</p> <p>teachers and tutors have helped hundreds of students of all ages master the Mandarin</p> <p>language on their own unique paths to fluency. Our philosophy has always been to</p> <p>make private lessons and classes perfectly tailored for each individual student. We</p> <p>look forward to working with you.</p> <p>- Jamie Keyte, Founder</p>