Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

school-supplies-shutterstock-1Are costs of NYC school supplies getting out of hand? (CBS Local)

Scarlett Johansson gives birth to baby girl Rose Dorothy! (Momtastic)

Check out these two photos of the same family and hear the story behind the drastic differences. (Baby Center)

Prince William and The Duchess Cambridge are expecting their second baby! (The Guardian)

Adorable mermaid-inspired birthday idea from the DIY inspired blog. (DIY Inspired)

Get lost in these videos from WhatsUpMoms. Grab some popcorn, you’ll be there for a while. (Whats Up Moms)

Check out Taza of Love Taza and her New York City Guide of the Upper West Side for a kid-friendly list of restaurants and activities to do on a day off. (Love Taza)

How to stay close to kids when work requires a lot of travel is a helpful list of tips if work is taking you too far from home. (The Washington Post)

Too much TV, phone, and computer time can impact children’s’ ability to read emotions. (Fox News)

In the most adorable wedding move ever, Neil Patrick Harris’ son Gideon asked to be the “organge boy” at his fathers’ recent nuptials in Italy. And just what does the “orange boy” do? Why he walks down the aisle handing out oranges! (Crushable)

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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A proven teaching method, customized by age and ability for ages 3 and up. Special kid-sized racquets and playing area, plus slower-bouncing balls, make it fun from day one!</span></p>

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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Asphalt Green’s high-quality sports programs start at 4 months old. Two beautiful facilities in vibrant Manhattan neighborhoods provide the optimal space for children to learn the fundamentals, play for leisure, or compete at the highest level.<br />As the leading sports and fitness facility in Manhattan, Asphalt Green’s never-before- seen training methods focus on improving your mental and physical game. Whether participating in swim, soccer, flag football, martial arts, basketball, baseball, tennis, or volleyball, coaches instill values that set athletes up for success in life and bring out their full potential in sports.</span></p>