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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<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>

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<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">A-Game Sports is a premier provider of sports camps, programming and instruction for kids of all ages ranging from toddlers to teens. As an instructional and recreational youth sports facility, our goal is to make athletics a rewarding experience for all kids. A-Game Sports is located in New Rochelle, NY, and offers camps, lessons, customized programs for more than 10 sports and rental space for private events. A-Game Sports was founded in 2013 by two guys who decided that it was time to do what they truly love in life. Since then, we've made the ideology of fusing hard work and fun into a reality. Our dedicated staff of professional coaches share their enthusiasm with kids of all ages and skill levels that take part in our programs.</p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"> </p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">With turfed fields for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and flag football, batting cages and tunnels for baseball and softball, and various basketball programs, A-Game Sports is one of the premiere sports facilities for kids and adults of any age. Aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts will benefit from our many strength and conditioning programs, while children new to sports will learn skills and techniques within their chosen sport, all while having a great time and keeping the game fun.</p> </div>

USC Gymnastics & Baseball Training Facility

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