Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Fall is here! And that means plenty of pumpkin-flavored treats! Delight the whole family with this delish recipe for pumpkin waffles. (Babble)

Need some technological help on the parenting front? Check out these awesome apps that will make your life much easier. (Washington Post)

Congrats to the “That 70s Show” couple, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher on the birth of their first child. It’s a girl and her name is Wyatt Isabelle Kutcher (TIME)

Get prepped for Halloween by checking out these cute family themed costumes. We are totally in love with the “Despicable Me” gang! (Today)

This woman decided to publicly shame her 14 year old daughter on YouTube for skipping class. Do you think this is good parenting? (Mommyish)

The trailer for Disney Pixar’s new film “Inside Out” is just so adorable! Kids, you wouldn’t want to miss this movie that releases on June 19, 2015! (Mashable)

Talk about not-so-heavenly! Stephen Collins, who played the patriarch on the 90s family-drama “Seventh Heaven,” has recently been in some trouble with the law thanks to some troubling tapes that recently surface. (E! Online)

In what seems almost like a Halloween prank gone tragically wrong, a woman has been arrested in Delaware after her young daughter brought heroin to school thinking it was candy. (Cullman Times)

Ever wonder where NYC’s savviest PR-maven momma gets her baby gear? Get the scoop straight from the mom known as @DKNYPRGirl! (Cricket’s Circle)

One mother reflects on her Catholic school education — the ways it challenged her and the way she challenged the institution in return. (Mother Lode)

After pulling a young mom over for a traffic violation and seeing her daughter without a car seat, a Michigan Police officer decided the best thing to do in the situation was buy her a car seat instead of ticketing her. (Huffington Post)

The Little Gym of Bay Ridge- Bensonhurst

At The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurt, we specialize in unique, educational classes that revolve around active play. We give children a safe and inspiring space to direct their energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. Explore the range of classes we offer at The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurst to find the one that&rsquo;s just right for your child.&nbsp;

Dance Workshop - Long Island

Nestled in the heart of Lynbrook Village, Dance Workshop is a community-focused studio committed to dance education in a loving and safe environment. Dance Workshop offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre and Acro for ages 2+. They also offer a Pre-Professional Company track for dancers interested in taking their technique to the next level. Trial classes may be scheduled with the studio at the start of the season. Dance with the Dance Workshop! MaryAnn Grasso founded Dance Workshop in 1979. Her daughter Nanci later joined her at the helm and in 2016 established Dance Workshop on the Upper East Side of NYC. MaryAnn and Nanci have devoted their lives to dance education, community and the development of children; raising dancers and sound human beings alike. Dance Workshop has seen thousands of dancers pass through the doors. They believe dance has the power to elevate and change lives!

The Music Institute of Long Island

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&rsquo;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.&nbsp; 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. About the Directors: Carol &amp; Geri Kushner: The sisters are violinists, violists, chamber coaches &amp; performers. They believe in instilling the love of music, &nbsp;fostering proficiency, success, confidence &amp; believe all MILI students achieve success. Degrees BM, MM (+), K-12 certifications, attended Manhattan School of Music, Queens College &amp; Stonybrook University.They have been adjunct professors at Syracuse University, Aaron Copland School of Music Pre-College &amp; Five Towns Colleges, Stonybrook University &amp; have taught in L.I. public schools.