Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Chris-Pratt-Our-Lady-of-the-Lake-Childrens-Hospital-June-2015Awesome celeb dad Chris Pratt made a whole bunch of kiddos smile when he visited a children’s hospital recently and re-enacted his now-famous raptor control scene from the new “Jurassic World” movie. (Crushable)

Going into labor on a hospital bed is one thing. Imagine how this new mother must have felt when she gave birth in a car that was stuck in the wilderness–and was then stranded there for three days with her newborn. (Yahoo!)

Your kids might be taking advantage of nap time to have fun over actually sleeping. This adorable video features siblings who crawl out of their cribs and play while they think their parents have left the premises! (BuzzFeed)

General Mills is removing all artificial coloring from their cereals. So while you may need to bid farewell to your kid’s favorite breakfast food, the cereal sans coloring is a healthier addition to your kitchen shelf. (Mommy Nearest)

Families came together in celebration of NYC Pride along the Hudson River, and these pictures of joyous LGBTQ parents and their children are heartwarming. (Mashable)

One mother decided to boycott school heath forms after her kid came home from kindergarten class with a survey asking the mother if she’d had a C-section or a vaginal birth. (The New York Times)

Wonder why there are so many Jennifers and Marys out there? Here’s a slide show of the most popular girl names over the past decades. (BrainJet)

With many city kids heading off to summer camp this week, don’t forget to stock up on last-minute camp essentials! This stylish list is sure to have you covered. (MINIMODE)

Planning a family getaway this summer but not yet sure where to go? Martha’s Vineyard is relatively easy to get to from the city and offers up a ton of fun! See one mom blogger’s fave family spots on the island. (La Petite Peach)

One mom shares her reasoning behind opting for a home birth for her second child after she went to a hospital for her first–and her responses may surprise you! (Early Mama)

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The Music Institute of Long Island

<p dir="ltr">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’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. </p> <p dir="ltr">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.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About the Directors: Carol & Geri Kushner:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The sisters are violinists, violists, chamber coaches & performers. They believe in instilling the love of music,  fostering proficiency, success, confidence & believe all MILI students achieve success.</p> <p dir="ltr">Degrees BM, MM (+), K-12 certifications, attended Manhattan School of Music, Queens College & Stonybrook University.They have been adjunct professors at Syracuse University, Aaron Copland School of Music Pre-College & Five Towns Colleges, Stonybrook University & have taught in L.I. public schools.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-e9f5dcc8-7fff-2ad2-edea-98d61c367d72"></span></p>

Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian's Legacy

<p>The Morgan Library & Museum will present a major exhibition devoted to the life and career of its inaugural director, Belle da Costa Greene (1879–1950). Widely recognized as an authority on illuminated manuscripts and deeply respected as a cultural heritage executive, Greene was one of the most prominent librarians in American history. The exhibition will trace Greene’s storied life, from her roots in a predominantly Black community in Washington, D.C., to her distinguished career at the helm of one of the world’s great research libraries. Through extraordinary objects―from medieval manuscripts and rare printed books to archival records and portraits―the exhibition will demonstrate the confidence and savvy Greene brought to her roles as librarian, scholar, curator, and cultural executive, and honor her enduring legacy.</p>

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Looking for something to do with the kids in New York City that is fun, exciting, and educational? The Intrepid Museum offers family-friendly activities and programs all year long that keep children engaged, entertained, and curious about history and science. Fun rain or shine, the Museum offers both indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and activities. With so many things to do and see, you’ll never hear “I’m bored,” when you climb aboard Intrepid. A non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.<br /></span></p>