Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

swearingBill Hader may be a super-funny celeb dad but that doesn’t mean he’s immune from one of the most common parenting dilemmas: What to do when your little one picks up on your potty mouth habits! (Crushable)

Mom thanks dad who helped her nut-allergic son (and her) enjoy a birthday party. (Huffington Post)

An interesting take on summer camp –NSA hacking camp for middle and high school kids. (The New York Times)

Nothing tastes like summer quite like a juicy fruit salad! Check out these monochrome fruit mixing ideas to put a different twist on a summer classic! (Cup of Jo)

Even toddlers find male nurses irresistible. This 4-year-old leukemia patient “married” her favorite nurse at a tear-inducing ceremony the hospital put on for them. (Yahoo!)

Megastar Gwyneth Paltrow reveals that parenting is not always easy. The celeb exposes her funny, and relatable, insights on motherhood. (TODAY)

After a baby had a fit in a diner, the restaurant owner decided that screaming back would relieve the situation. Not surprisingly, it didn’t help at all and left the baby’s parents steaming. (Mommyish)

Creative parents who capture hilarious pics of their kids will be certain to make you laugh, or even stage funny pictures on your own. (Buzzfeed)

Hey mamas! What’s your workout style? Check out this fun list to help you dress for success at the gym! (MINIMODE)

These videos of one NFL star’s toddler son totally “turning up” for his fave beats are sure to make you smile! (Mashable)

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Asphalt Green

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Asphalt Green’s high-quality sports programs start at 4 months old. Two beautiful facilities in vibrant Manhattan neighborhoods provide the optimal space for children to learn the fundamentals, play for leisure, or compete at the highest level.<br />As the leading sports and fitness facility in Manhattan, Asphalt Green’s never-before- seen training methods focus on improving your mental and physical game. Whether participating in swim, soccer, flag football, martial arts, basketball, baseball, tennis, or volleyball, coaches instill values that set athletes up for success in life and bring out their full potential in sports.</span></p>

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div> </div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div> </div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div> </div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information. </div>

Dance Workshop - NY

<p dir="ltr">Nestled in the heart of the UES, 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 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-78b9d4ab-7fff-0ea8-b84f-04a5fe908f8c"></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-78b9d4ab-7fff-0ea8-b84f-04a5fe908f8c"><br /></span></p>