Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

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How fierce and fashionable did Beyonce and her daughter, Blue Ivy, look at the VMAs the other night? (MINIMODE)

Gone are the days when single-sex names ruled elementary school rosters. Unisex names are taking over, and have risen 60 percent in the in the last decade! Here’s why. (New York Times)

This mom found a healthy way to help her depression; in a place she least expected it! (Mommy Nearest)

How creative are you? This photo-savvy mom dressed her sleeping baby up in a different costume everyday! (BuzzFeed)

If you think your back-to-school woes are tough, these parents had it even worse. (The Stir)

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Some parents may be wary of vaccinating your little ones, but the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends immunizations! (Huffington Post)

Your little scientists will love creating a nebula jar! Show your kids science and crafts can be fun. (PBS Parents)

Are your kids picky eaters? Chances are they’ll love this healthy snack. (PBS Parents)

Get ready to grab the Kleenex box because one Polish Olympian just auctioned off his silver medal to help finance a child’s cancer treatments. (Mommyish)

 

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British Swim School - Manhattan

<p>The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.  British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School’s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!</p>

Athletic Association of Yorkville Youths

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Serving the families and children of NYC for over 50 years with high-quality recreational activities that foster life-lessons which empower young people to succeed beyond sports. Our programs encourage positive attitudes and growth through teamwork and sportsmanship, attendance, fair play, respect, hard work, integrity and fun. Your child can participate in clinics and leagues in such sports as baseball, basketball, flag-football, lacrosse, soccer, hockey, wrestling, track, and tennis. We also offer weekly dodgeball tournaments, drama and musical theater workshops, and after school programs.</span></p>