Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Electric Breast Pump 1In the technologically advanced society we live in–where phones are smarter, smaller, and sleeker than ever, and there’s an app for everything–why are breast pumps still designed like old-fashioned milk machines? (Motherlode)

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists  is urging doctors to regularly discuss the weight of a woman who is looking to become pregnant. Studies show that there is a connection between obesity and unhealthy pregnancies. (Time)

While a 3-year-olds ability to use a smartphone is sometimes seen as a negative, in this case, it is seen as a lifesaver. (WHDH)

This blogger compared notes with some of her fellow working moms and came up with a list of habits that have made their life (and their family’s) a little more easier. (Babble)

The most sarcastic fetus has created a Twitter handle. It may just be a joke, but it brings up an interesting question: ever wonder what you’re fetus thinking? (The Stir)

In a joint piece written with his son, children’s author, Walter Dean Myers, brings light to the lack of minority characters in children’s books. (New York Times)

Get ready to smile as you look at these fun photos of young adults from around the world and their older relatives swapping outfits side-by-side. (My Modern Met)

Kristin Cavallari is the latest celeb to come out against vaccinating her children, citing too much info pointing towards negative effects. What do you think? Personal choice, or misinformed celebrity? (Elizabeth Street)

While there’s no one perfect formula for every family, these seven tips promise to be easy, achievable ways to improve any family’s happiness. (Time)

We all love the sweet sound of the ice cream truck — but these two enthusiastic youngsters love it so much, they can’t even stand up! (Mashable)

How cute! An elementary school choir covers Pharrell Williams’ “Happy.” (Huffington Post)

One dad blogger gets a kick out of dressing his adorable toddler up as famous TV characters. (Babble)

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Studio E Art Classes

<p>Art, drawing, illustration, painting, and pottery.  Studio E Art Classes for ages 2 ½ to adult offers a creative space to find joy and rest in the creative arts. 7-week sessions are available for all classes, or just drop into a class to give it a try.</p> <p>Studio E Art is a great place to schedule a birthday party, celebration, scout troop activity, fundraiser and more.  Summer camps for children and tweens are available for half or full day in art or pottery.</p> <p>Find a complete list of classes, descriptions, and times on our <a href="https://studioeartclass.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>, or give us a call at 631-744-4001</p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-bc02a8ce-7fff-3ce7-fefb-13163f0a79b6"></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2e621915-7fff-f490-fe96-ea466c05ebda"></span></span></p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-eef1d235-7fff-f52c-632b-0a2c03581014"></span></p>

Music Together

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Music Together® is for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregiver. The classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes and movement, and instrument play activities that are developmentally appropriate for the children and easy for parents and caregivers, regardless of their own musical ability.</span></p>