Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

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Get the family in the Halloween spirit with these easy to make kid-friendly Halloween yogurt snacks. The hard part is choosing between the haunting spiderweb and the life like pumpkin patch. (The Seasoned Mom)

We love Lauren Graham, and we love what she has to say about playing a TV mom and being a real mom. (The Stir)

Do your kids fight in the backseat of the car? If so, this clever dad came up with an ingenious way to stop his kids from fighting so he can get some peace before they get out of the car…and start fighting again. (BuzzFeed)

In a touching act of kindness, these four police officers went above and beyond the call of duty by attending a “Take Your Dad to School” event with a little boy who lost his dad two years ago. (Huffington Post)

Superstar Kelly Clarkson shares her refreshingly honest experience on being pregnant–twice.  Hint: It’s wasn’t always magical. (Scary Mommy)

Are you a new mom? Do you still have your baby’s receiving blanket from the hospital? If so, instead of packing it away, you can turn it into a cuddly teddy bear keepsake as a reminder of when your beautiful bundle of joy entered this world. (Babble)

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Your morning sickness might be miserable, but research shows nausea during pregnancy is actually a good thing. (Mommy Nearest)

Need some inspiration for Halloween? Look no further, these kiddie costume ideas are sure to impress. (The Awesome News)

Fall means baking season has officially begun. Why not impress your family with this delicious apple crumb cake? It’s a special fall treat that will have your kids begging for more. (Cup of Jo)

We love that President Obama recently signed an act mandating that changing tables be added to men’s bathrooms in federal buildings! (Mommyish)

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<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Interactive, live-streaming music and movement class in Spanish for babies, toddlers and preschoolers!<br />Join us every day from Monday through Saturday at 1:30 pm EST to sing, dance and play together while learning Spanish from your home.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">This class is part of a Spanish Immersion Program where your child will be introduced to basic concepts like the animals, colors, numbers and letters. All of these through the universal language of Music. Each session is fun, interactive and engaging.<br />A selection of Children Songs in Spanish guides the class from start to finish. Activities are related to the lyrics, in order to familiarize the children with the words and their meanings. Some of the songs encourage the children to dance. Nilda uses puppets, musical instruments, and props to teach children basic vocabulary through action and interaction, rather than through translation.</div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"><br />The classes are streamed on Zoom's webinar platform. Participants (children, parents, nannies) are able to join the video from their homes and interact with us in real-time, it is a fun and engaging experience.</div>

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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">We offer sports activities, after school programs, birthday parties & private lessons for kids ages 3–13 years! Our gymnastics classes are a great way to keep your child active and healthy. We strive to empower and challenge children through the sport of gymnastics.</span></p>

Laurissa Jane Music

<p>Laurissa Jane Music Studio is a dedicated institution that offers a solid foundation for students to explore the captivating world of music and arts. With experienced instructors, we offer private and group lessons in piano, voice, and guitar, for all ages and skill levels. We provide year-round training for renowned programs such as NYSSMA (New York State School Music Association) and ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music). LJMS runs an annual Summer Musical Theatre Arts Program from July-August which offers a creative environment for young individuals with a passion for acting, singing, and dancing. We are proud to serve the vibrant communities of Jamaica Queens and can also provide classes virtually. At LJMS, we firmly believe in the transformative power of the arts. Call us today!</p>