Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Birthday Cake Desktop BackgroundHow cute (and super-easy) is this great idea for decorating kids’ birthday cakes? Check out this DIY idea and personalize to your own child’s personality! (Cup of Jo)

The latest trend in internet dad humor? The #Smelfie–a selfie of a dad changing a diaper! We’re loving these hilarious pics. (Mashable)

Stereotypes help explain why girls do better at school and higher education than do boys. (The Economist)

Electronics-free camps and vacations are becoming popular with parents…and even kids after they get used to the idea. (Wall Street Journal)

The rise of the 50-year-old new mom–and what it means for kids growing up in today’s modern world. (CNN)

How to be a good sports parent in six easy steps. (The New York Times)

Here’s a slideshow of 77 pictures that will give families ideas for re-modeling their dining room. (Southern Living)

Stylish mama Rachel Zoe recently launched a new maternity line for a Pea in a Pod for expecting mothers. (Parents)

Jennifer Latch, a mother of three, learned that skateboarding might be fun after watching her sons practice she decided to learn. Video included! (Buzzfeed)

NYC dad and legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld is getting more involved in his wife’s awesome charity–Baby Buggy–through a new Fatherhood Initiative. Get the scoop on this cool cause! (Mommyish)

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BAMkids

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">BAMkids presents adventurous art and ideas for young audiences, igniting the imaginations of creative kids ages 3—11 with a fun and engaging lineup of workshops, movie matinees, and live performances from around the world.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{"><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">BAM Education connects learning with creativity, engaging imagination by encouraging self-expression through programs for students, teachers, and audiences of all ages. Explore the programs on their website to learn more about their opportunities for creative online engagement!</span></span></p>

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div> </div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div> </div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div> </div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information. </div>

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers year-round, community-based dance and music programming in a fully inclusive and nurturing environment, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District. The School’s diverse and professional faculty provides progressive and non-competitive instruction with all of our classes accompanied by live music. Though we are a non-recital school, there are opportunities for students to perform and for parents to see their dancers in action.</span></p>