Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Have a loose tooth in your household? Read up on what some parents say about the going rate for Tooth Fairy payouts these days! (Cup of Jo)

These pics of the royal family’s ski vacation are so freaking cute! (Crushable)

The children of Flint are aware of the water crisis and anxious for their futures. (CNN)

The government recently recommended that all new mothers be screened for postpartum depression–while this is great news from a public health viewpoint, there are hidden downsides when it comes to insurance. Get the facts! (The New York Times)

Calling all travel-happy moms and dads! Mommy Nearest nails it with these “5 Reasons to Travel With Your Kids While They’re Young!” (Mommy Nearest)

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This LOL-worthy video shows how parenting changes throughout the school year. (BuzzFeed)

Watch actress and celeb mama Jennifer Garner read the bedside story “Go The F—- To Sleep” in this funny video. (Vanity Fair)

St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner! Get your family’s green spirits up by cooking these super easy and very yummy St. Paddy’s treats. (Pop Sugar)

Out of the mouths of babes: Watch kids reacting to Donald Trump’s most famous statements in this amusing video. (Vox)

Preparing to shop for your son’s spring wardrobe? Keep these great tips for modern dude style in mind! (MINIMODE)

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;">&nbsp;</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>

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&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

HudsonWay Immersion School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A pioneer in language immersion since 2005. After school language classes provide a fun and effective way for preschool and elementary children to learn Mandarin or Spanish language skills through project based learning and fun, engaging themes.</span></p>