Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

school-supplies-shutterstock-1Are costs of NYC school supplies getting out of hand? (CBS Local)

Scarlett Johansson gives birth to baby girl Rose Dorothy! (Momtastic)

Check out these two photos of the same family and hear the story behind the drastic differences. (Baby Center)

Prince William and The Duchess Cambridge are expecting their second baby! (The Guardian)

Adorable mermaid-inspired birthday idea from the DIY inspired blog. (DIY Inspired)

Get lost in these videos from WhatsUpMoms. Grab some popcorn, you’ll be there for a while. (Whats Up Moms)

Check out Taza of Love Taza and her New York City Guide of the Upper West Side for a kid-friendly list of restaurants and activities to do on a day off. (Love Taza)

How to stay close to kids when work requires a lot of travel is a helpful list of tips if work is taking you too far from home. (The Washington Post)

Too much TV, phone, and computer time can impact children’s’ ability to read emotions. (Fox News)

In the most adorable wedding move ever, Neil Patrick Harris’ son Gideon asked to be the “organge boy” at his fathers’ recent nuptials in Italy. And just what does the “orange boy” do? Why he walks down the aisle handing out oranges! (Crushable)

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Saf-T-Swim

<p>For over 35 years, Saf-T-Swim Swim School has been teaching lifesaving swimming skills throughout Nassau County, Suffolk County, and now Little Neck. The school is proud to be Long Island's #1 swim school and a leader in water safety education. With swim programs for infants as young as 4 months, beginners, and advanced swimmers, Saf-T-Swim offers swimming programs for every age and skill level. Discover why generations of Long Islanders have trusted Saf-T-Swim time and time again with equipping their little ones the essential skill of swimming.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

Treehouse Shakers

<div>Treehouse Shakers’ Branching OUT After-School program is for ages 12-14. This awarded program is for young people who identify as LGBTQIA+, or are seeking to become better allies. Branching OUT centers on discovering and exploring one’s story and identity through an intentionally artist-led format. During our community-based program, young people will explore and reflect on their own story to create a larger, more meaningful experience, while gaining self-empowerment and gathering with like-minded peers. Through the guidance of our awarded teaching artists, young people will create narratives that will be turned into podcasts, dances, songs or poetry. </div> <div> </div> <div>Young people have the opportunity to learn new art forms, work with professional artists, while building a meaningful community.</div>

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>