Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

56cf4ead1500002a000b0b38Coloring books aren’t just for children anymore. Borrowing from the adult coloring book trend, author Kathy Shimmield has created a coloring book just for moms. “A Day In The Life of A Mom” aims to make you laugh while you relieve some stress. (Huffington Post)

“Should parents be allowed to choose the sex of their baby?” With advancing IVF technology, parents now have the opportunity to choose the sex of their baby. Is this ethical? (CNN)

A mother breastfeeding in public received a thoughtful gift from a “Future Mother.” (CafeMom)

Celeb mama-to-be Chrissy Teigen has unleashed her cook book Cravings full of mouth-watering recipes upon the world this week. Moms-to-be everywhere will love indulging their cravings these seven yummy recipes from the book. (Brit+Co.)

Babies? At a bar? Although this may seem incongruous, it happens and guess what? It is completely legal! (The New York Times)

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Did you watch the Oscars? It was the battle of the baby bumps on the red carpet this weekend! Check out best pregnancy looks. (AOL)

Are you planning that spring break vacation with your kids? Try one of these apps that make traveling with kids easier. (Parents)

Any parent tired of their kids fighting with each other will enjoy this heart-stirring example of sibling love! (BuzzFeed)

Though it’s gotten better as time goes on, many children’s books are filled with male protagonists. Here are 18 books that your daughter (and son!) will love and they feature girls in the lead. (Cup of Jo)

Dr. Cara Natterson, a New York Times bestselling author for tweens, gives advice on making sense of adolescence and navigating puberty. (goop)

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Brooklyn Music School

<p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For over a century, we at The Brooklyn Music School have strived to make the joy of music, dance and performance accessible to everyone no matter their age, background, or financial status.</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition to offering affordable in-person and online private and group music lessons, dance classes, after-school programs, and community outreach, we also provide space for </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brooklyn and NYC artists to perform in our 250-seat Spanish-style theatre. Come by for a night of live music, or join us for a class!</span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit BrooklynMusicSchool.org to learn more, register for classes, or view our calendar for upcoming events. </span></p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-4b378613-7fff-f89d-3c88-fe6beaabeb55"></span></p>

Atlantic Acting School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Looking for a fun and exciting theater program for kids and teens? Join us at the Atlantic. Our programs are intense, exciting and fun!</span></p>

New Settlement Community Center

<p>Offering a host of healthy, fun and exciting programs for children ages 6 months and up, including ballet and hi-hop dance with Alvin Ailey, group and private swimm classes, mixed martial arts, youth technology, piano, violin and guitar lessons, and more.</p>