Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

imagesExclusive bento boxes are the new status symbol when it comes to kids’ school lunches. Would you consider upping your kids’ lunch game in this trendy way? (The New Yorker)

This mother of two takes an unfiltered (and funny) approach to the struggles that every expecting mother faces. (Mashable)

These holiday-inspired crafts are kid-friendly and perfect for gifts. From hot cocoa mix ornaments to pine cone elves and fairies, these crafts are sure to spread holiday cheer. (BuzzFeed)

Mother Holly Willardson creates princess wigs out of yarn for children that have lost their hair during cancer treatments. (TODAY)

A group of children in Mexico came together to ask a judge to stop a tourism development project that would destroy natural habitats. (MSN)

Explore the world of Little League and its regulations because sometimes parents can take the sport too seriously. (Time)

Instamoms are the momagers for social media age kids–what do you think about the trend of turning your little one into a social media celeb? (The New York Times)

An NYC mom, Ivanka Trump, on moms doing it all and her famous (and politically controversial) father. (Cosmopolitan)

Would you like a box to go for that baby? Finnish babies are stored in cardboard boxes for maximum efficiency! (New York Magazine)

Need a mom but yours is miles away this Thanksgiving? How about trying out a rent a mom, a real life Brooklyn mother you can hire? (Huffington Post)

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Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian's Legacy

<p>The Morgan Library & Museum will present a major exhibition devoted to the life and career of its inaugural director, Belle da Costa Greene (1879–1950). Widely recognized as an authority on illuminated manuscripts and deeply respected as a cultural heritage executive, Greene was one of the most prominent librarians in American history. The exhibition will trace Greene’s storied life, from her roots in a predominantly Black community in Washington, D.C., to her distinguished career at the helm of one of the world’s great research libraries. Through extraordinary objects―from medieval manuscripts and rare printed books to archival records and portraits―the exhibition will demonstrate the confidence and savvy Greene brought to her roles as librarian, scholar, curator, and cultural executive, and honor her enduring legacy.</p>

Cucu's PlayHouse

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Interactive, live-streaming music and movement class in Spanish for babies, toddlers and preschoolers!<br />Join us every day from Monday through Saturday at 1:30 pm EST to sing, dance and play together while learning Spanish from your home.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">This class is part of a Spanish Immersion Program where your child will be introduced to basic concepts like the animals, colors, numbers and letters. All of these through the universal language of Music. Each session is fun, interactive and engaging.<br />A selection of Children Songs in Spanish guides the class from start to finish. Activities are related to the lyrics, in order to familiarize the children with the words and their meanings. Some of the songs encourage the children to dance. Nilda uses puppets, musical instruments, and props to teach children basic vocabulary through action and interaction, rather than through translation.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"><br />The classes are streamed on Zoom's webinar platform. Participants (children, parents, nannies) are able to join the video from their homes and interact with us in real-time, it is a fun and engaging experience.</div>

Gaga Madness

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Gaga is the hottest new sport in NYC. We've taken the fun of GAGA and pushed it into overdrive. Energetic coaches, pumped up music, sideline commentary, gear giveaways and more. Stay active and keep fit with this new craze that's sweeping the city.</span></p>