Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

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A big congrats to John Legend and Chrissy Teigen–the gorgeous and talented couple just announced that they’re expecting their first child this spring! (Us Weekly)

Former NYF-cover mom Tracey Stewart has a great new book out called Do Unto Animals–we’re loving this fun article that touches on her sweet motivations for writing the book and her new farm life with husband Jon Stewart. (The New York Times)

Maybe technological devices aren’t so bad for kids after all…check out the latest findings on the topic! (The Wall Street Journal)

If you have a baby in the house, then you are bound to have an excess of baby food jars. Here’s a list of fun things you can do to recycle them. Hint: you can make mini cakes. (BuzzFeed)

New reports by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention show that the number of high school students being bullied has decreased. (CNN)

Your child will have the coolest treat bag this Halloween with these crafty ideas. (Parents)

Claire Danes (who is a mom in real life and on her hit TV show “Homeland”) shines some non-glamorous light on the challenges of motherhood. (Baby Center)

Women spend thousands of dollars in a birthing epidemic as Cesarean births become the new luxury status marker in Brazil! (The New York Times)

Can you have a glass of rose while pregnant or not? The controversial issue heats up as even medical experts disagree. (The Guardian)

Get in the spook-tacular spirit of Halloween with these awesome Halloween-themed children’s books. (MINI MODE)

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Play On! Studios

<p>Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games!</p> <p>Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun!</p> <p>Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show!</p> <p>During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we’ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us.</p> <p> </p>

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>

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>