Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

With the new school year in full swing, it’s great to get into the practice of talking to your kids about their day. Here’s a great way to broach the topic with little ones. (Cup of Jo)

Having a child doesn’t mean that your adventure-seeking days are over. This mom shows that you can bring your toddlers along for the ride. (Mashable)

Celebrate Fashion Week with this sweet interview with one our favorite local moms and fashion derringers: Rebecca Minkoff! (MINIMODE)

Eek! Too much cuteness! We can’t get over this adorable video that celeb dad Jason Sudeikis shared recently of his son dunking a basketball on a mini-hoop! (Crushable)

With Halloween around the corner, these costume ideas are sure to make your child the best-dressed kid on the block. (BuzzFeed)

Teach your children how to eat healthy with this roundup of 11 yummy foods that are in season right now. (The Stir)

Get your children up and out of their seats, literally. A new desk from Jaswig lets you and your children stand while doing homework or surfing the web. (TODAY)

Talk about maternal instinct! Don’t miss this amazing story about a mom in a coma who was miraculously woken up by hearing her baby’s cry! (Mommyish)

The decision of if and when to send your young child to preschool is a fraught one. Here, one mom reflects on the pros and cons of her own choice. (Mommy Nearest)

Be careful with that hand sanitizer! Incidents and hospitalizations involving children swallowing hand sanitizer are on the rise. (Fox News)

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp offers five daily rotating activities such as swimming, ice skating gymnastics, rock climbing, parkour, indoor/outdoor turf, and courts plus more in its ample 175,000 sq. ft. facility and 35-acre outdoor area. Aviator Summer Camp also offers off-site and on-site field trips such as a day at Green Meadows Farm, Launch Trampoline Park, and a Brooklyn Cyclones game. The summer camp runs from 9 am-5 pm with early drop off and late stay available. Bus transportation is also available throughout Brooklyn. Lunch and an afternoon snack are included. Sign up by February 28th to receive up to $300 off camp with early bird discounts.

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.

This Is Cooperstown

Nicknamed America's hometown, Cooperstown has small-town charm and world-class attractions including the National Baseball Hall of Fame &amp; Museum, a must-see for fans of the game and the ultimate homage to America's Pastime. Discover fine, folk, and Native American art at Fenimore Art Museum, acclaimed and varied performances at the Glimmerglass Festival, craft beer at Brewery Ommegang and Red Shed Brewery, fresh cider from the Fly Creek Cider Mill, great restaurants, four-season events, and outdoor fun.