Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

musicSpotify, in partnership with a New York gynecologist, just released a super-cool birthing playlist. Check out which tunes made the push list! (Baby Center)

The “dad-chelor parties” trend is here to stay (baby showers for dads-to-be) so take a look at these seven super adorable dad-chelor party ideas. (Brit + Co.)

The first co-working space with on-site childcare–one of the founders is a mom herself–is trying to come to the UWS. (DNA Info)

Staying home with your newborn is important, but here’s why maternity leave would do well to resume in the teen years. (Huffington Post)

Congrats! Adam Levine and his wife and Victoria’s Secret model Behati Prinsloo are expecting their first baby together. (People)

Barbie is 57 years old! To celebrate everyone’s favorite doll’s birthday, check out the evolution of her dream houses: From 1962 to 2015. (Vogue)

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More proof that no pregnancy is alike! See just how different 2 pregnancies, that are just 4 weeks apart, can look in this Internet-breaking photo. (Self)

Got a toddler on your hands? From potty watch trainer to cereal bowls that don’t spill, you need these 24 genius toddler products in your life. (BuzzFeed)

Is there a young book-lover in your family? Well, check out Random House’s list of new picture books coming out this fall. (Read Brightly)

Danish scientists have discovered a link between birth-related psychiatric disorders and suicide within a year of birth for new mothers. (Science Daily)

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BAMkids

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">BAMkids presents adventurous art and ideas for young audiences, igniting the imaginations of creative kids ages 3—11 with a fun and engaging lineup of workshops, movie matinees, and live performances from around the world.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{"><span style="background-color: #ffffff;">BAM Education connects learning with creativity, engaging imagination by encouraging self-expression through programs for students, teachers, and audiences of all ages. Explore the programs on their website to learn more about their opportunities for creative online engagement!</span></span></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>

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers year-round, community-based dance and music programming in a fully inclusive and nurturing environment, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District. The School’s diverse and professional faculty provides progressive and non-competitive instruction with all of our classes accompanied by live music. Though we are a non-recital school, there are opportunities for students to perform and for parents to see their dancers in action.</span></p>