Gymboree is making a comeback! Last fall, reps from The Children’s Place announced the company’s decision to buy the rights to both the Gymboree and Crazy 8 brands. With a promise to relaunch the classic kids’ clothing brand in 2020, it looks like Gymboree’s latest line is ready to hit stores.

Back in October, Jane Elfers, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Children’s Place, said in a press release, “We have embarked upon an exciting journey to bring this iconic brand back to the loyal Gymboree customers, who continue to voice an unrivaled passion and affinity for it.”

Elfers added, “We are thrilled to be able to revitalize bow-to-toe collections that create magical childhood moments. We are making every effort to meet her high standards for curated and elevated product and eagerly anticipate welcoming her back to the Gymboree brand.”

Fast-forward a few short months and The Children’s Place finally has a list of 200 select stores that will soon carry the Gymboree brand. While you won’t find stand-alone Gymboree stores, you can check out the list of The Children’s Place locations to find the new spring 2020 line here.

Along with the brick-and-mortar The Children’s Place locations, you can also find new Gymboree merch online in early 2020. As of now, there’s no debut date for the online shopping option.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Phillip Pessar via Flickr

 

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Actress America Ferrera and husband Ryan Piers Williams are expecting baby number two!

Ferrera announced her pregnancy on Instagram in a sweet New Year’s Day post. The post included an adorable family photo of Williams, Ferrera, her baby bump and the couple’s 19-month-old son Sebastian.

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The Superstore actress captioned her IG pic, “Welcoming Baby #2 in 2020!” She went on to add, “Happy New Year from our wild & growing bunch.”

Along with plenty of fan love, celebs also wished the soon-to-be mama of two well. Actress Melissa Fumero commented, “YAYYYY!!! Congratulations again beauty!” and Reese Witherspoon wrote, “Congratulations!!!! This is the most exciting news.”

Even though, based on the IG pic,  Ferrera is clearly far enough along to show off her baby bumping belly, there’s no info on when the actress is due.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: America Ferrera via Instagram

 

 

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The Today Show family just got a new addition as co-anchor Dylan Dreyer gave birth to her second baby.

Dreyer’s husband Brian Fichera shared the news welcoming their new baby boy on Instagram. Oliver George was born Jan. 2 weighing seven pounds two ounces and measuring 19 inches. The sweet post featured mom and dad sharing a kiss with their newest arrival snuggled between them.

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The couple already shares a three-year-old son, Calvin. It was a long road for the new family of four as Dreyer was candid about the challenges they faced getting pregnant a second time, including a miscarriage.

“I just want to kiss him every second,” Dreyer said as she called into the Today Show to discuss the exciting news, “Everything just clicked. … Everything about it just feels right.”

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: Brian Fichera via Instagram

 

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The Big Bang Theory’s Johnny Galecki is a dad! The actor and girlfriend Alaina Meyer recently welcomed a son—the couple’s first child.

Meyer announced the birth in a sweet Instagram post, featuring the mom and dad’s hands wrapped sweetly around their newborn’s tiny fingers. Galecki also posted the pic, but in black and white.

Both new parents captioned the pic, “With full and grateful hearts we welcome our son into this world. Thank you for all your love and support.”

Galecki initially announced the pregnancy last May in an IG post, captioning it, “We are absolutely over the moon to announce that we will soon be welcoming a little one into this crazy and wonderful world.” The actor also added, “We ask that you please respect our privacy during this celebratory time for us and our families. There truly is love out there for all. We hope ours is the ember of yours, as we feel yours is the ember of ours.”

As of now there’s no info on the baby’s name—but we’ll keep you posted!

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Alaina Meyer via Instagram

 

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Add one more retailer to the list of company closings over the past year. Arts and crafts store A.C. Moore recently announced it will shutter 145 locations, mainly on the East Coast.

As of now, the company hasn’t posted specific store closures and will continue to fill previous online orders. The company will no longer take new online orders.

photo: JJBers via Flickr

According to a press release, The Michaels Companies Inc. (the owner of Michaels craft stores) will take over the leases for up to 40 current A.C. Moore East Coast locations. Michaels CEO, Mark Cosby, said, “This transaction enables us to further expand our presence in strategic markets and serve even more customers both online and in store. We are looking forward to re-opening these stores under the Michaels name in 2020 and welcoming new team members.”

Of the store closings, Anthony Piperno, Chief Executive Officer of A.C. Moore, said, “For over 30 years, our stores have been servicing the creative community with a vast selection of art and craft materials, with one common focus, the customer. Unfortunately, given the headwinds facing many retailers in today’s environment, it made it very difficult for us to operate and compete on a National level. ”

Piperno added, “During this process, we will continue to provide great customer experience, while still delivering quality and value on your favorite products.  Plans for closing specific A.C. Moore locations will be shared in the upcoming weeks on our website.”

—Erica Loop

 

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And baby girl makes three for first time parents Kane Brown and his wife Katelyn!

The country singer announced the exciting news on Instagram welcoming the couple’s first child, a baby girl. “KB3 ❤️ welcome to the family Kingsley Rose Brown!!!!” the photo caption reads.

The couple announced the news that they were expecting a baby in April via Instagram along with a photo of Katelyn’s sonogram. They had also previously revealed that they were expecting a girl and that her name would be Kingsley.

The parents have been prepping for this moment for a while. “We’re getting somebody to come in and do the nursery for us, which we are really excited about,” Brown told PEOPLE in an interview. “We’ve already got our car seat in the car, which is kind of weird to me but kind of cute at the same time. I’ve got my daddy books because I need to read before she gets here.”

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: Kane Brown via Instagram

 

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Being a first time mom can be a nerve-wracking experience with more questions than answers, but now expectant moms have somewhere to turn––Danielle Fisher’s new Netflix series A Little Bit Pregnant.

The Orange Is the New Black star is back with a brand new Netflix series that helps answer all the questions that are on parents’ minds as they prepare to have their first baby. “This is all you need to know: Netflix Family YouTube series A Little Bit Pregnant,” Brooks says in the promo video below, showing off her baby bump. “Actually, I’m a lotta bit pregnant.”

The four-part series made up of eight to ten-minute episodes will follow on Brooks’ pregnancy journey as well as dispelling common myths about pregnancy and the postpartum period. “Doulas, midwives, experts—I’m gonna be talking to them all. First up: my baby shower,” Brooks says.

The promo video also reveals the gender of Brooks baby. The cannon full of pink confetti is a clear sign that the excited mom will be welcoming a girl.

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There will also be a special episode that addresses questions specifically for expectant dads. The series will be available to watch on the Netflix Family YouTube channel as well as the  Netflix Family social media channels. The series will premiere in November.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Featured photo: Danielle Brooks via Instagram

 

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It’s been 15 years since the world’s first indoor trampoline park opened its bouncy floors and Sky Zone wants to give all of its guests a special gift to celebrate.

This Fri., Sep. 13 Sky Zone is welcoming families to celebrate this special anniversary with complimentary 30-minute jump passes at locations nationwide. In addition, if you book your own birthday party at Sky Zone between Sep. 9-15 you’ll earn three free months of visits for the Guest of Honor.

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“We want to celebrate our birthday by showing appreciation to our dedicated community of over 100 million people across 160 cities who have supported us these past 15 years,” said Jeff Platt, founder and CEO of Sky Zone. “We hope this special one-day event helps families jump into the new school year by encouraging kids and adults to engage in active play and have fun!”

Timing of the free 30-minute jump varies by location, so check with your local Sky Zone to see what time it will be offered on Sep. 13. You can find your nearest location here.

—Shahrzad Warkentin

Feature photo: Skyzone via Instagram

 

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A new friend is coming to Sesame Street! The iconic children’s show is welcoming Karli, a Muppet in foster care, as part of its Sesame Street in Communities program.

Karli and her “for-now” parents Dalia and Clem, who are also old friends of Elmo’s dad, will make appearances in three new videos—On Your Team, You Belong and A Heart Can Grow. Along with the videos, Sesame Workshop will also release The Feeling Basket storybook, feelings-centered digital interactives and tips for foster parents.

Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, Senior Vice President of U.S. Social Impact at Sesame Workshop, said in a press release, “Fostering a child takes patience, resilience, and sacrifice, and we know that caring adults hold the power to buffer the effects of traumatic experiences on young children.”

Betancourt also added, “We want foster parents and providers to hear that what they do matters—they have the enormous job of building and rebuilding family structures and children’s sense of safety. By giving the adults in children’s lives the tools they need—with help from the Sesame Street Muppets—we can help both grownups and children feel seen and heard and give them a sense of hope for the future.”

Along with the introduction of Karli, and Sesame Workshop’s foster care initiative, the Sesame Street in Communities programs provides educators, child care providers and families with resources on tough topics such as trauma, grief, homelessness and much more.

—Erica Loop

Featured photo: Courtesy of Sesame Workshop

 

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