Our Favorite Parenting Stories Of The Week

Happy Passover! If you’re celebrating with matzo this year, here are 101 delicious ways to eat the unleavened bread. (Blog Her)

At his family’s Seder dinner the other night, one blogger found new meaning in an ancient Haggadah passage about freedoms: “In every age, some new freedom is won and established, adding to the advancement of human happiness and security.” With gay marriage on the docket at the Supreme Court, the words ring true and clear. (Not For Profit Dad)

While some rallied outside the Supreme Court to fight for traditional marriage, many—including a Baptist congregation—were there to support equality and human rights as justices inside heard arguments on same-sex marriage. (Washington Post)

How frequent does “family time” happen in your home? This mother shares the struggles of making precious time together work for her teens. (Motherlode)

A new study shows that 40% of mothers feed their infants solid food too early. Apparently, giving infants solid foods before 4 months is not recommended. (Huffington Post)

How do to balance having the perfect job with being the perfect mother? And does there have to be a man or partner in the equation? Washington Post publisher Katharine Weymouth weighs in. (Washington Post)

George McCann has always been consumed by fear. Now 22 years old, he’s been finding relief in an unlikely drug that might help other kids with certain types of bipolar disorder. (NPR)

Is better to marry early or should you wait? The answer, it seems, depends on your gender, class, and education. (New York Times)

Placebo effect or life sustaining? More and more mothers are eating their placentas in hopes of health benefits. (The Atlantic)

Have you ever found yourself washing and re-washing sterile baby bottles several times? Do you freak at the thought of germs near your baby? A new study finds 1 in 10 moms show signs of OCD. (MSNBC)

Celebrities share their pregnancy-related ups and downs. Check out what Beyonce and Gwyneth Paltrow had to say… (People)

Looking for a fun-filled way to sweeten up your Easter desserts this year? Check out these adorable kid-friendly treats you can make at home! (Huffington Post)

Stay-at-home dad Andy Hinds engages in minimalist parenting for maximum effect. It’s been working fine for his family—would it work for yours? (New York Times)

French mothers have taken laissez-faire parenting to heart and are more relaxed and confident in themselves and their children. Here are 5 tips on how to enact the parenting style in your home. (Modern Mom)

 

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Yuletide Factory

<p>Fill your hearts with circus cheer—the merry daredevils of Cirque Mechanics (Zephyr, 2023) are back with an industrial-strength spectacular for you and your kin. Sparkling with holiday spirit, the ever energetic ensemble of acrobats transforms a drab assembly plant into a holly jolly Yuletide Factory! From the wonder of the German wheel to festive flips from the trampoline wall, they dash and dance through a pageant of powerhouse stunts with grins and goodwill. It’s high-flying fun, comfort and joy for the whole family!</p>

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

<p dir="ltr">With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children & Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children & Teens can provide.</p> <p dir="ltr">This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer’s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.</p> <p style="text-align: left;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-16583089-7fff-d8a9-61c2-8f689f7348b2"></span></p>

The Music Institute of Long Island

<p dir="ltr">Established in 1990, the Music Institute of Long Island (MILI) is a classical music school staffed by exceptional instructors from many of the most prestigious conservatories and graduate music schools in the United States and Europe. Long Island’s foremost musical academies, its instrumental programs include violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone and voice classes. MILI has been voted # 1 BEST MUSIC SCHOOL Consistently. </p> <p dir="ltr">They teach the Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods. Students participate in All-National, All-Eastern, All-State, youth orchestras, and score highly in NYSSMA and Royal Academy Music Festivals. First prize winners of competitions earn solos at Carnegie Hall and with orchestras. MILI offers Fall/Spring semesters plus Summer Sessions. Semesters include 15-17 weeks of private lessons, solo recitals with a final GALA Concert featuring chamber music.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About the Directors: Carol & Geri Kushner:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The sisters are violinists, violists, chamber coaches & performers. They believe in instilling the love of music,  fostering proficiency, success, confidence & believe all MILI students achieve success.</p> <p dir="ltr">Degrees BM, MM (+), K-12 certifications, attended Manhattan School of Music, Queens College & Stonybrook University.They have been adjunct professors at Syracuse University, Aaron Copland School of Music Pre-College & Five Towns Colleges, Stonybrook University & have taught in L.I. public schools.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-e9f5dcc8-7fff-2ad2-edea-98d61c367d72"></span></p>