Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Legendary model (and former NYF cover mom) Christie Brinkley is back in the pages of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue with her two gorgeous daughters right alongside her. (Sports Illustrated)

Check out this sweet video of a North Carolina 5th grade English teacher greeting each of his students with a goofy personalized and unique handshake. (A Cup of Jo)

Moms do get more done: Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg proves motherhood can be an asset in the workplace as she attributes much her success to having her daughter, Jane. (Huffington Post)

Perfect for little LEGO lovers, this new app gives kids the opportunity to safely create and share their online LEGO creations with other small fans. (Mommy Nearest)

The Boy Scouts of America has just reversed a century-old policy regarding the recruitment of transgender boys. (Mommyish)

Partying and motherhood don’t always mix, but moms can be party animals, when their children are not around. (BuzzFeed)

In retaliation to many UK companies installing anti-homeless metal spikes on benches in front of their businesses, this mother and her two sons decided to fight back with kindness (and chocolate). (Mashable)

Beloved children’s book author and illustrator Mo Willems teaches the art of resilience in his books for young readers. (The New Yorker)

If you haven’t heard already, then here goes: Beyonce is pregnant with twins! Check out her full maternity photo shoot and the photo that became the most-liked image in Instagram history. (People)

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Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.

Instituto Cervantes

Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!&nbsp;&nbsp;Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day&rsquo;s robot in their own &ldquo;workshop&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Foundry&rsquo;s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!&nbsp;