Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

triceratops-dinosaur-plastic-f667Remember being a kid and thinking your toys came alive at night? These creative parents took keeping the magic alive to the next level with a hilarious prank involving toy dinosaurs! (Quick Meme)

We all know that feeling of being overworked, and this first grader is no exception. Frustrated by her overwhelming workload at school, this 6-year-old took her dad’s tongue-in-cheek advice and wrote her senator to request a break! (The Stir)

These Massachusetts kids know exactly how to stop bullying in its tracks! When a speech-impaired first grader was getting picked on at school, his Peewee football teammates banded together to show their support for him in an incredible way. (Huffington Post)

Ever thought the Ugly Doll characters looked a little bit familiar? Droid-using parents rejoice–there is a brand new Ugly Doll plush toy in town modeled after the Droid robot! Just in time to infuse some techie fun into the holidays. (Google Store)

A new study suggests that small class sizes are not always the best solution to educational problems. While places more students in classrooms with the most effective teachers may be a short term solution, it does result in an improvement in classroom performance. (The Atlantic)

Guess who’s pumped for the new Hunger Games movie? The Sesame Street gang! We’re loving this hilarious spoof on the popular book and film series. (Slate)

Crafts are a great way to keep kids busy and creative, but sometimes they come at the cost of a parent’s sanity! This mom shares how to make homemade play dough with your child in 47 hilariously frustrating steps. (Huffington Post)

The importance of raising a child with healthy eating habits is on the forefront of many parents’ minds–but what’s the best way to go about it? One mom shares her thoughts. (Motherlode)
Planning to take some family holiday portraits over the long weekend? Be sure to check out these tips from a photography expert! (Elizabeth Street)
Far from adding stress to the Thanksgiving holiday, one mom finds that an influx of babies in her family has actually lightened the mood significantly. How do you feel? (Mommyish)

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Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Looking for something to do with the kids in New York City that is fun, exciting, and educational? The Intrepid Museum offers family-friendly activities and programs all year long that keep children engaged, entertained, and curious about history and science. Fun rain or shine, the Museum offers both indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and activities. With so many things to do and see, you’ll never hear “I’m bored,” when you climb aboard Intrepid. A non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.<br /></span></p>

Music Together

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Music Together® is for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregiver. The classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes and movement, and instrument play activities that are developmentally appropriate for the children and easy for parents and caregivers, regardless of their own musical ability.</span></p>

Back to the Future The Musical

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