Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Expectant mothers can now incorporate their baby bumps into Halloween costumes. Here is a list of costume ideas ranging from a nesting mother bird to a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle. (BuzzFeed)

Angelina Jolie poses with Brad Pitt and their six children for November’s Vogue cover story. Check out stunning photos of Hollywood’s most famous humanitarian filmmaker mom and her handsome hubby. (Vogue)

New reasons to get moving: Common myths about exercise and pregnancy (Fox News)

Celeb Hayden Panettiere voluntarily checks into a treatment center for postpartum depression–proving that even celebs struggle with this common post-pregnancy ailment. (CNN)

Why you should say “yes” to your teenage daughter’s request to wear a sexy nurse Halloween costume. (The New York Times)

Put a fun spin on memory cards by personalizing them with family pictures. Your family will be able to enjoy the game while also reminiscing on family moments. (Cup of Jo)

Barbie’s latest ad aims to inspire young girls to pursue challenging careers. Despite the company’s intention, the ad is drawing controversy. (Yahoo)

Pediatricians rethink allowable time for young children on media, saying more time may not be all that bad. (Wall Street Journal)

Local mom and actress Kelly Rutherford has been involved in a bizarre and saddening custody battle for almost the last decade–read her story and support her fight to get her kids back. (Vanity Fair)

One totally cute little girl loves CVS Pharmacy so much that she had a CVS themed birthday party! Check out all of the adorable photos! (Mashable)

The Little Gym of Bay Ridge- Bensonhurst

At The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurt, we specialize in unique, educational classes that revolve around active play. We give children a safe and inspiring space to direct their energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. Explore the range of classes we offer at The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurst to find the one that&rsquo;s just right for your child.&nbsp;

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

British Swim School - Long Island

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School&rsquo;s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!