Our Favorite Parenting Stories Of The Week

Good news in a not so good economy: the Brooklyn Navy Yard is becoming a small manufacturing hub where start-ups like a new baby spoon business can get off the ground (New York Times)

Does your family have a hothead? Take the heat out of spousal arguments with these easy-to-implement tips. (NPR)

As a British fashion designer and mother of three boys, it’s no surprise that supermom Victoria Beckham is busy. Check out her thoughts on balancing work and motherhood. (Huffington Post)

Is there a “right” age to have a baby? Read responses from women who had their first child in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. (Babble)

What happens when hormones collide at home? One mother shares her experience as a menopausal mother with a growing adolescence in one household. (Motherlode)

Planning on giving birth at home? Here are some important guidelines pediatricians would like you to look into. (Time)

It’s a commonly held belief that babies who develop their motor skills late also struggle with sensory development. Not to worry! Little ones crawl on their own schedules and late crawling rarely indicates a deeper problem. (Slate)

Cinco de Mayo is this week and we just know you’d love to celebrate with the kids. Here are 5 do-it-yourself ideas that will liven up any family party! (SheKnows)

If you want to parent like the POTUS, then you can’t be afraid of getting inked. President Obama shares his very hands-on approach to prevent his daughters from getting tattoos. (Huffington Post)

The Bush family welcomes a new bundle of joy. Will Grandpa George W. go by Gampy of Jefe? (People)

Want to give your son or daughter their fairytale prom night? Then you better be prepared to pay it forward. Here’s how much parents are spending on prom these days. (New York Times)

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The Music Institute of Long Island

<p dir="ltr">Established in 1990, the Music Institute of Long Island (MILI) is a classical music school staffed by exceptional instructors from many of the most prestigious conservatories and graduate music schools in the United States and Europe. Long Island’s foremost musical academies, its instrumental programs include violin, viola, cello, piano, flute, clarinet, saxophone and voice classes. MILI has been voted # 1 BEST MUSIC SCHOOL Consistently. </p> <p dir="ltr">They teach the Traditional, Suzuki, and ABRSM methods. Students participate in All-National, All-Eastern, All-State, youth orchestras, and score highly in NYSSMA and Royal Academy Music Festivals. First prize winners of competitions earn solos at Carnegie Hall and with orchestras. MILI offers Fall/Spring semesters plus Summer Sessions. Semesters include 15-17 weeks of private lessons, solo recitals with a final GALA Concert featuring chamber music.</p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>About the Directors: Carol & Geri Kushner:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The sisters are violinists, violists, chamber coaches & performers. They believe in instilling the love of music,  fostering proficiency, success, confidence & believe all MILI students achieve success.</p> <p dir="ltr">Degrees BM, MM (+), K-12 certifications, attended Manhattan School of Music, Queens College & Stonybrook University.They have been adjunct professors at Syracuse University, Aaron Copland School of Music Pre-College & Five Towns Colleges, Stonybrook University & have taught in L.I. public schools.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-e9f5dcc8-7fff-2ad2-edea-98d61c367d72"></span></p>

Instituto Cervantes

<p><span class="" style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">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.</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>