Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

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Congratulations are in order! Nicky Hilton Rothschild and her husband James Rothschild are expecting their first child together! (ET Online)

What do you do when your child says “I Can’t,” even when he or she can? Parenting experts weigh in. (New York Times)

Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge and a royal mom, will guest-edit the Huffington Post U.K. for a single day next month to “highlight the importance of children’s mental health.” (Vanity Fair)

We’re all for keeping fitness in the family, but the question remains: Should you bring your 10 year old to a Crossfit class? (CBS News)

Eat your fish. Spanish study finds that eating three fish servings a week while pregnant may benefit children’s brains for years to come. (Fox News)

Put away those potato chips! New study finds a link between eating too many potatoes before having children and gestational diabetes. (Inquisitr)

Have you ever had any of these irrational fears as a new parent? Sympathize with this mom’s list and see how many you can add. (Mommy Nearest)

Things a little cramped in your apartment? Here are 14 tips for living in a small space—with a baby! (Cup of Jo)

These “Grandma” names are making a comeback. Have you ever considered one of these thirty names? (The Stir)

If it’s time to transition to a big kid bed, here’s a list that will you help you make this as seamless a transition as possible. (Cricket’s Circle)

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Advantage QuickStart Tennis

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A proven teaching method, customized by age and ability for ages 3 and up. Special kid-sized racquets and playing area, plus slower-bouncing balls, make it fun from day one!</span></p>

HudsonWay Immersion School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A pioneer in language immersion since 2005. After school language classes provide a fun and effective way for preschool and elementary children to learn Mandarin or Spanish language skills through project based learning and fun, engaging themes.</span></p>

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>