Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

\Looking for a more affordable way to buy family real estate in the city? Trends are showing that more and more families are going with a large one bedroom (or a junior 4) and renovating rather than shelling out for more bedrooms. (The New York Times)

Strangers came to this mom’s rescue after she announced in a local Facebook group that she was stuck in the ER with her infant but had no more change to fill up her car meter. (Yahoo!)

Parents of all young kids could relate to these hilarious Murphy’s Laws illustrating the not-so-fun aspects of elementary school. (TODAY)

This wild dad takes his young boy drifting, and the reactions of the kid during their adventure is actually priceless. (Buzzfeed)

Playing with food doesn’t always have to lead to a mess.  In order to get her son to eat healthier foods, this mom turned snacks into pieces of art featuring her child’s favorite movie characters! (Mashable)

This 12-year-old boy used his Make a Wish to selflessly feed others in his community for free and had a tour of food trucks stop to nourish people who couldn’t otherwise afford it. (Mommyish)

It’s not just moms who gain weight when a baby shows up. Dads gain weight with each kid, study shows. (Los Angeles Times)

Get tech-savvy! Here’s how parents can help their kids stay smart on social media. (Noodle)

One of our fave celeb dads–Taye Diggs–is making history with his turn as Hedwig on Broadway. Read what he has to say about fame and fatherhood! (The New York Times Magazine)

It turns out that the family that works out together bonds more closely! Check out the results of this cool new study. (ABC)

 

 

 

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The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers year-round, community-based dance and music programming in a fully inclusive and nurturing environment, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District. The School’s diverse and professional faculty provides progressive and non-competitive instruction with all of our classes accompanied by live music. Though we are a non-recital school, there are opportunities for students to perform and for parents to see their dancers in action.</span></p>

WCS Education - Wildlife Conservation Society

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Explore nature, learn about the planet, and get close to animals—all in New York City! WCS zoo and aquarium day camps are for every young adventurer, from toddlers to teens. Campers experience hands-on learning, from STEAM classrooms and animal exhibits to nature trails and the beach. Recognized as industry leaders, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Education Department was the first of its kind to offer zoo camps and continues to provide award-winning programming. Visit wcs.education/camps to explore summer camps at the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and New York Aquarium!</span></span></p>

Monster Mini Golf

<p>Upon entering Monster Mini Golf, all perceptions of traditional mini golf will be spirited away by the indoor, 18-hole, monster-theme, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course! The locations in <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/deerpark/">Deer Park</a>, and <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/gardencity/">Garden City, NY</a> invite guests to experience a host of family-oriented fun activities. Whether visiting for the first time or the one hundredth, mini golfers feel the excitement and adventure of playing mini golf amidst spooktacular monsters and custom, glow-in-the-dark, hand-painted artwork. While testing their skill on the fairways, lively music flows over the course from the unique “WEIRD Radio” station” and an interactive DJ entertains golfers with contests, awarding cool prizes for the wackiest reasons. While the course is challenging enough for adults, it is also quite playable for children. Monster Mini Golf is open year-round and frightfully fun for the entire family. In addition to miniature golf and thrilling arcade and redemption games, the locations offer additional attractions. <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/deerpark/">Monster Mini Golf in Deer Park, NY</a> offers a Laser Maze and a Virtual Reality experience. The Garden City location offers a Laser Maze, Bowling, and a Virtual Reality Experience. Two very posh, private party rooms are also available and are perfect for any event. Monster Mini Golf looks forward to making it a monstrous success. Monster Mini Golf is indoors, ensuring that the event will always take place, regardless of the weather. It is a climate-controlled, affordable source of family entertainment. For more details please visit <a href="http://monsterminigolf.com">monsterminigolf.com</a> or find them on Facebook.</p>