Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

skateboarderChildren are breaking into the extreme sports world at younger ages than ever–and excelling. But what are the risks? Check out this illuminating story and mind-blowing photo series. (The New York Times Magazine)

Think fighting off a rabid fox might be tough under normal circumstances? Well just imagine defending yourself and your 6-year-old child against one while being nine months pregnant–that’s the true story that one North Carolina woman faced recently! (Mommyish)

These fun summer footwear, from sporty slip-ons to tiny Havaianas to girly sandals, for babies and toddlers should be on your radar as we head into hotter days. (Crickets Circle)

Worried about kids being bored over the summer? Check out these cool summer camps that feature enriching, active and fun programs. (Mashable)

Early/mid-millenium TV fans rejoice! Leighton Meister and Adam Brody are officially expecting their first child together. Time will tell if they go with a name like Sandy, Seth, Summer, Serena, or maybe even Dorota! (Pop Sugar)

Don’t want to be pulling out your hair as you hear your kids say, “Are we there yet?,” then definitely read this guide on ideas for how to keep your children busy and content when going on road trips. (Buzzfeed)

A new HBO documentary “Southern Rites,” which premieres tonight, explores the history of segregated proms and how interracial dating between teenagers continues to remain a taboo in America. (MTV News)

In collaboration with painters, a Dutch photographer helps moms-to-be visualize what their baby will look like inside their bellies. (Huffington Post)

According to the U.S. Department of Education, school bullying is on its “first significant decrease” since 2005. (CNN)

In the continuing debate on what constitutes the best family roles, a new study shows that children with mothers who spend more time at work than at home benefit (The New York Times)

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Yuletide Factory

<p>Fill your hearts with circus cheer—the merry daredevils of Cirque Mechanics (Zephyr, 2023) are back with an industrial-strength spectacular for you and your kin. Sparkling with holiday spirit, the ever energetic ensemble of acrobats transforms a drab assembly plant into a holly jolly Yuletide Factory! From the wonder of the German wheel to festive flips from the trampoline wall, they dash and dance through a pageant of powerhouse stunts with grins and goodwill. It’s high-flying fun, comfort and joy for the whole family!</p>

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

<p dir="ltr">With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children & Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children & Teens can provide.</p> <p dir="ltr">This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer’s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-16583089-7fff-d8a9-61c2-8f689f7348b2"></span></p>

The Language Workshop For Children

<p dir="ltr">After offering both group and private lessons for many years and analyzing the results over time, The Language Workshop for Children, founded in1973, has decided to emphasize private remote lessons at shorter intervals. Our skilled educators will focus their attention exclusively on the unique needs, learning style, and interests of your child. This allows a bond to develop between teacher and student, which has been shown to drastically improve retention. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>OUR METHOD </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Developed by the pioneers of language education for children, our programs bring decades of experience to your living room with individualized, active language classes. Each lesson is based on proven methods and materials perfected to capture your child’s attention during the ages when he/she absorbs information the fastest.   </p> <p dir="ltr">While other online language classes rely on videos for passive learning, we deliver interactive, and engaging lessons with native-fluent teachers. In addition, all our teachers are certified in the Thibaut Technique which has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, and many other well-respected publications.  </p> <p dir="ltr">Our short one-on-one lessons give kids the chance to focus, hear pronunciation clearly, and practice speaking in their target language. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>THE PROCESS</strong> </p> <p dir="ltr">First, students have a short meeting with our Director Francois Thibaut, in English, with their parent(s) present. Mr. Thibaut will determine the best course of study, including class length and frequency, the right teacher, lesson format and materials (or action games for younger students.) Then the learning begins! Mr. Thibaut will continually check in on your child’s learning to assure they are getting the most of their classes. </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>OTHER OFFERINGS </strong></p> <p dir="ltr">We can also help your child prepare for: the French subject tests for SAT, AP & CLEP, the European DELF/DALF, the Canadian TEF and other standardized testing, college entry exams, studying or traveling abroad, cultural changes when moving abroad, and much more! </p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-a97d759c-7fff-6e4d-8e93-70e093aa10f1"> </span></p>