Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

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Congratulations are in order! Nicky Hilton Rothschild and her husband James Rothschild are expecting their first child together! (ET Online)

What do you do when your child says “I Can’t,” even when he or she can? Parenting experts weigh in. (New York Times)

Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge and a royal mom, will guest-edit the Huffington Post U.K. for a single day next month to “highlight the importance of children’s mental health.” (Vanity Fair)

We’re all for keeping fitness in the family, but the question remains: Should you bring your 10 year old to a Crossfit class? (CBS News)

Eat your fish. Spanish study finds that eating three fish servings a week while pregnant may benefit children’s brains for years to come. (Fox News)

Put away those potato chips! New study finds a link between eating too many potatoes before having children and gestational diabetes. (Inquisitr)

Have you ever had any of these irrational fears as a new parent? Sympathize with this mom’s list and see how many you can add. (Mommy Nearest)

Things a little cramped in your apartment? Here are 14 tips for living in a small space—with a baby! (Cup of Jo)

These “Grandma” names are making a comeback. Have you ever considered one of these thirty names? (The Stir)

If it’s time to transition to a big kid bed, here’s a list that will you help you make this as seamless a transition as possible. (Cricket’s Circle)

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Academics West

<p>Academics West is an accredited high-support college preparatory school designed to meet the academic and social-emotional goals of its students. Our unique model allows for each student to benefit from a customized educational experience to ensure they are acquiring the skills necessary to navigate their post-secondary lives whether they attend college or pursue another path to future success. Students can select different tracks to construct the most beneficial program to suit their needs and goals. Unlike conventional education, this innovative model enables students to prepare for an ever-changing world that requires young people to have advanced executive functioning, interpersonal and leadership skills to become independent and resilient adults.  </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>

The Ailey School – First Steps and Bounding Boys

<blockquote style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <div dir="ltr"> <div class="m_-3740164643787738207m_4977048992707393770WordSection1"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"><span style="color: #0070c0;">At The Ailey School, FIRST STEPS offers a structured creative movement curriculum that allows girls (ages 3-6) and boys (age 3), to develop body awareness and control and learn the basics of dance technique. BOUNDING BOYS (ages 4-6) provides a more athletic experience, and an energetic approach to teaching dance skills.</span></p> </div> </div> </blockquote>