Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

The absolute cutest meme sweeping the internet? Baby-suiting! If you haven’t experienced the aw-inducing adorability (or suited up your own tot) get ready to crack a smile. (Mommyish)

NYC is full of awesome mamas making big things happen in their creative offices–which also happen to be customized to accommodate their kiddos. (The New York Times)

We can’t wait for the magical ideas of one of our fave moms–JK Rowling–to come back to the big screen in upcoming “Fantastic Beasts” mega-movie trilogy! (Entertainment Weekly)

Talk about royal style–Princess Marie-Chantal (who also designs a chic line of baby clothes and accessories) dishes on her mommy must-haves. (Elizabeth Street)

The Make-A-Wish Program is raising frequent flier miles for needy kids–talk about sky-high generosity! (ABC)

Ever thought your super-awkward family photos were a work of art in their own way? Well, it turns out that one museum thinks just that. (Today)

In case you weren’t already feeling the pressure to be intellectual and also raise a genius–get ready to meet the World’s Smartest Kid. (CNN)

Morning sickness putting a damper on your pregnancy glow? Check out this roundup of great home remedies that actually work! (Parents)

One Long Island high school senior recently exceeded his own expectations upon gaining acceptance to all eight Ivy League schools–now comes the hard part: the decision! (Reuters)

There’s still time to play an awesome April Fool’s Day joke on your kiddos! Get the scoop on our fave pranks. (The Stir)

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Academics West

Academics West is an accredited high-support college preparatory school designed to meet the academic and social-emotional goals of its students. Our unique model allows for each student to benefit from a customized educational experience to ensure they are acquiring the skills necessary to navigate their post-secondary lives whether they attend college or pursue another path to future success. Students can select different tracks to construct the most beneficial program to suit their needs and goals. Unlike conventional education, this innovative model enables students to prepare for an ever-changing world that requires young people to have advanced executive functioning, interpersonal and leadership skills to become independent and resilient adults. &nbsp;

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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.