Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Congrats to the inspiring actress Zoe Saldana–she and her husband just welcomed their third boy! (Buzz Feed)

Read about one local mom and nanny’s story of success in building a network called My Nanny Circle to train and empower domestic caregivers. (New York Times)

Celeb mama Jessica Biel shares what every mom knows–multitasking is the only option! (Huffington Post)

This 5-year-old is letting everyone know that equality is for boys and girls! (Mashable)

Check out this expectant mom as she proves that she’s no stranger to the gym. (The Stir)

Parents-to-be and baby shower gift-givers rejoice! Ikea has finally introduced a baby registry service. (Mommyish)

Be on the safe side and check if you have one of these recalled strollers. (Mommy Nearest)

Prepare to swoon over the IRL love story between the founder of the awesome, locally-based sitter-finder app Hello Sitter. (MINIMODE)

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Yuletide Factory

<p>Fill your hearts with circus cheer—the merry daredevils of Cirque Mechanics (Zephyr, 2023) are back with an industrial-strength spectacular for you and your kin. Sparkling with holiday spirit, the ever energetic ensemble of acrobats transforms a drab assembly plant into a holly jolly Yuletide Factory! From the wonder of the German wheel to festive flips from the trampoline wall, they dash and dance through a pageant of powerhouse stunts with grins and goodwill. It’s high-flying fun, comfort and joy for the whole family!</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’ll never hear “I’m bored,” when you climb aboard Intrepid. A non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.<br /></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>