Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Electric Breast Pump 1In the technologically advanced society we live in–where phones are smarter, smaller, and sleeker than ever, and there’s an app for everything–why are breast pumps still designed like old-fashioned milk machines? (Motherlode)

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists  is urging doctors to regularly discuss the weight of a woman who is looking to become pregnant. Studies show that there is a connection between obesity and unhealthy pregnancies. (Time)

While a 3-year-olds ability to use a smartphone is sometimes seen as a negative, in this case, it is seen as a lifesaver. (WHDH)

This blogger compared notes with some of her fellow working moms and came up with a list of habits that have made their life (and their family’s) a little more easier. (Babble)

The most sarcastic fetus has created a Twitter handle. It may just be a joke, but it brings up an interesting question: ever wonder what you’re fetus thinking? (The Stir)

In a joint piece written with his son, children’s author, Walter Dean Myers, brings light to the lack of minority characters in children’s books. (New York Times)

Get ready to smile as you look at these fun photos of young adults from around the world and their older relatives swapping outfits side-by-side. (My Modern Met)

Kristin Cavallari is the latest celeb to come out against vaccinating her children, citing too much info pointing towards negative effects. What do you think? Personal choice, or misinformed celebrity? (Elizabeth Street)

While there’s no one perfect formula for every family, these seven tips promise to be easy, achievable ways to improve any family’s happiness. (Time)

We all love the sweet sound of the ice cream truck — but these two enthusiastic youngsters love it so much, they can’t even stand up! (Mashable)

How cute! An elementary school choir covers Pharrell Williams’ “Happy.” (Huffington Post)

One dad blogger gets a kick out of dressing his adorable toddler up as famous TV characters. (Babble)

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Once Upon A Mattress

<p>Bring your kids.</p> <p>Bring your parents.</p> <p>Bring your favorite pajamas!</p> <p>Once Upon a Mattress is back on Broadway, and it’s “pure let’s-be-kids entertainment” (New Yorker) fit for ages 7 to 107!</p> <p>Two-time Tony® winner Sutton Foster stars as Princess Winnifred the Woebegone, alongside royalty of stage and screen Michael Urie and Queen of Comedy Ana Gasteyer. Adapted for a new generation by Amy Sherman-Palladino (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), this uproarious retelling of The Princess and the Pea introduces the unapologetically eccentric Winnifred to an uptight kingdom, where she charms, delights, and dances her way to the top… of a stack of mattresses.</p> <p>So give the babysitter the night off and your kids a night on the town – you'll all live happily ever laughter!</p> <p>Get tickets at <a href="https://onceuponamattressnyc.com/">https://onceuponamattressnyc.com/</a></p>

Dance Workshop - Long Island

<p dir="ltr">Nestled in the heart of Lynbrook Village, 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 the 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-b50ede03-7fff-ec65-8962-b3be9135d2e8"></span></p>

WICKED Broadway

<p>There’s no place like Oz—and there’s no show like WICKED. Are you ready to experience the original Broadway blockbuster?</p>