Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

imagesSpas especially for little girls (as young as 3!) are opening around the country to great success. What do you think? Are toddlers too young to get pampered? (New York Times)

Hey parents! Now you can rock your baby to sleep with a couple clicks of your smart phone! This cool video give new meaning to the phrase “there’s an app for that!” (Mashable)

Looking for a laugh this week? Check out the hilarious @fashiondads_ Instagram account and be prepared to LOL (and probably also recognize a few of your own dad/self/brother/husband’s style picks). (Oyster Mag)

Congrats to celeb couple Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds on the recent birth of their first child–a health baby girl! Safe to say that the world just got a little bit more beautiful. (The Gloss)

Here’s one way to beat the winter blues (and entertain your kiddos when they’re stuck inside on a cold day)–try a winter bouncy castle if you have the space! (Cup of Jo)

Let this be a warning: Choose teddy bears over electronics! A New study shows that kids who sleep in a room with certain electronic devices are losing an alarming amount of sleep per night. (Parents)

Most modern moms, at some point, face down the old adage “having it all.” But just where did this loaded terminology originate from? And what does it mean in today’s world? (New York Times Magazine)

One CT teenager with cancer is currently embroiled in a fight against the state for her right to refuse to undergo chemotherapy. What do you think about her reasons? (NY Daily News)

It’s a new year–so it’s about time the media started covering certain issues that are meaningful to moms! Check out this wish-list for coverage in 2015. (The Frisky)

So, you’ve found the perfect nanny — the road to childcare bliss doesn’t stop there, though. Don’t miss this list of tips on how to have a truly great relationship with your nanny. (Cricket’s Circle)

This woman took photos of her entire pregnancy, and turned them into a cool video. She called it a “pregnancy time lapse.” (BuzzFeed)

 

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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>

Polaris Productions Theater Camp

<p>Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They’ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child’s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They’ll have fun! At camp’s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.</p>

Monster Mini Golf

<p>Upon entering Monster Mini Golf, all perceptions of traditional mini golf will be spirited away by the indoor, 18-hole, monster-theme, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course! The locations in <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/deerpark/">Deer Park</a>, and <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/gardencity/">Garden City, NY</a> invite guests to experience a host of family-oriented fun activities. Whether visiting for the first time or the one hundredth, mini golfers feel the excitement and adventure of playing mini golf amidst spooktacular monsters and custom, glow-in-the-dark, hand-painted artwork. While testing their skill on the fairways, lively music flows over the course from the unique “WEIRD Radio” station” and an interactive DJ entertains golfers with contests, awarding cool prizes for the wackiest reasons. While the course is challenging enough for adults, it is also quite playable for children. Monster Mini Golf is open year-round and frightfully fun for the entire family. In addition to miniature golf and thrilling arcade and redemption games, the locations offer additional attractions. <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/deerpark/">Monster Mini Golf in Deer Park, NY</a> offers a Laser Maze and a Virtual Reality experience. The Garden City location offers a Laser Maze, Bowling, and a Virtual Reality Experience. Two very posh, private party rooms are also available and are perfect for any event. Monster Mini Golf looks forward to making it a monstrous success. Monster Mini Golf is indoors, ensuring that the event will always take place, regardless of the weather. It is a climate-controlled, affordable source of family entertainment. For more details please visit <a href="http://monsterminigolf.com">monsterminigolf.com</a> or find them on Facebook.</p>