Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

The steps to being a happier mom and experiencing a more positive pregnancy may be easier to achieve than you might think! Check out this illuminating article. (FitBump 360)

Buzzfeed picked up a hilarious “wrong number” texting conversation between a father who is trying to decorate his daughter’s room and a complete stranger. (Buzzfeed)

Check out this article on how to protect your baby from the measles. Given the current outbreak and the controversy surrounding vaccines, solid health info is important to have. (Parents)

Tomasz Śliwiński, a Polish father to a son born with the rare genetic disorder Ondine’s Curse, relays his family’s experience through an Oscar-nominate short film. (Huffington Post)

Check out these celebrities who brought their awesome parents to the Oscars last weekend. (TODAY)

Dartmouth College researchers find that baby formula poses a higher arsenic risk to newborns than breast milk. (Eureka Alert)

Why dads aren’t allowed to moan about child rearing the way moms almost are expected to do. (The Washington Post)

Many readers typically pass right over any story with the words “Duggar” and “pregnant,” but this story revisits the drinking-while-pregnant debate. (Yahoo Parenting)

We love this sweet article on why it can actually be a great thing to encourage your kids to chat with strangers as they grow up! (Cup of Jo)

Spice things up with this cheeky video of moms reviewing the new “50 Shades of Grey” movie. (Mashable)

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND® New York Resort

Monstrous Family fun returns with Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND&reg; New York Resort! &nbsp; The signature children&rsquo;s Halloween event kicks off October 3rd&nbsp;when the Park transforms into a bewitching party filled with candy, seasonal shows, and Halloween themed LEGO characters. The event runs on all operating dates in October, with all festivities included in general admission. Meet LEGO Monster characters like Spider Lady and Wacky Witch and make your way to the treat stations around the Park. Don&rsquo;t forget your costumes! &nbsp; New for 2024: Monster Party Nights at LEGOLAND New York Hotel! Book a Brick-or-Treat overnight package in October to enjoy extra sweet Halloween-themed fun after a day in the Park. Hotel guests will have the opportunity to eat breakfast with a Monster, participate in themed crafts and LEGO builds, rock out at the Monster Dance Party each night, and more! &nbsp; AWESOME AWAITS at LEGOLAND&reg; New York Resort, the ultimate LEGO&reg; theme park destination, for kids ages two through twelve and their families. Ride, climb, and build your way through seven LEGO themed lands. &nbsp;

British Swim School - Long Island

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

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&rsquo;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.