Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

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A big congrats to John Legend and Chrissy Teigen–the gorgeous and talented couple just announced that they’re expecting their first child this spring! (Us Weekly)

Former NYF-cover mom Tracey Stewart has a great new book out called Do Unto Animals–we’re loving this fun article that touches on her sweet motivations for writing the book and her new farm life with husband Jon Stewart. (The New York Times)

Maybe technological devices aren’t so bad for kids after all…check out the latest findings on the topic! (The Wall Street Journal)

If you have a baby in the house, then you are bound to have an excess of baby food jars. Here’s a list of fun things you can do to recycle them. Hint: you can make mini cakes. (BuzzFeed)

New reports by the Center of Disease Control and Prevention show that the number of high school students being bullied has decreased. (CNN)

Your child will have the coolest treat bag this Halloween with these crafty ideas. (Parents)

Claire Danes (who is a mom in real life and on her hit TV show “Homeland”) shines some non-glamorous light on the challenges of motherhood. (Baby Center)

Women spend thousands of dollars in a birthing epidemic as Cesarean births become the new luxury status marker in Brazil! (The New York Times)

Can you have a glass of rose while pregnant or not? The controversial issue heats up as even medical experts disagree. (The Guardian)

Get in the spook-tacular spirit of Halloween with these awesome Halloween-themed children’s books. (MINI MODE)

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New Settlement Community Center

<p>Offering a host of healthy, fun and exciting programs for children ages 6 months and up, including ballet and hi-hop dance with Alvin Ailey, group and private swimm classes, mixed martial arts, youth technology, piano, violin and guitar lessons, and more.</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>

Plugged in Band

<div>Plugged In is a nonprofit program that offers online programs to student musicians (Ages 10-18) in a non-competitive environment and provides band and individual performance opportunities in support of community and charitable causes.</div> <div> </div> <div>Our programs include:</div> <div> </div> <div>Rock Band Classes</div> <div>Private Music Lessons</div> <div>Summer Camp</div> <div>Digital/Audio Production</div> <div>Songwriting and Recording Workshops</div> <div> </div> <div>Oh and hey parents, we are now offering private music lessons and our rock band program for adults too. Reach out to us for more information. </div>