Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

The proper steps to taking care of your baby’s skin in the harsh winter months. (Parents)

Did you know that Prince George owns a possum-skin cape? And that’s just the start! Don’t miss this list of weird official gifts that the UK’s youngest royal has received over the past year. (Mommyish)

This video of a little girl with cancer finding out she’s going to Disney for the first time is sure to warm your heart! (BuzzFeed)

The amount (of money, time and energy) families are spending on children’s sports can be too high. (New York Times)

More than half of public school students live in poverty. In New York, it’s 48 percent. (Slate)

You should probably wait to turn your baby’s car seat to face forward. Almost 75 percent of parents do it too early. (Science Daily)

Here’s what a pediatrician has to say about keeping your family well this flu season. (Huffington Post)

One theme park is spreading internationally–and the premise? A world just for kids where they can try out jobs, participate in an economy, and much more. Check out KidZania and the story behind its growth. (The New Yorker)

Put a smile on your face by watching this adorable video of a toddler lip-synching to Taylor Swift! Just shake it off, ya’ll! (Mashable)

We’re swooning for this sweet photo of Christina Aguilera’s new baby daughter! Looks like she has her mama’s sense of style! (The Gloss)

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Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.

Instituto Cervantes

Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.

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