January 2012: Scoop

FOOD

Wholesome Eats
Disguised As Treats

We’ve noticed a dessert trend popping up around the city,
and it’s one you don’t have to feel guilty about: bakeries and ice creameries
that specialize in vegan, kosher, gluten-free, nut-free, soy-free,
you-name-it-free options. Friends Dan Dunbar and Christopher Hollowell recently
opened their Dun-Well Doughnuts shop
in Williamsburg with more than 50 delicious
all-vegan varieties. BabyCakes NYC,
founded by Erin McKenna, uses agave nectar instead of sugar and offers
alternatives for those with wheat, gluten, dairy, casein and egg allergies. Eleni’s, a “No Nuts Allowed” bakery,
features peanut- and tree nut-free iced sugar cookies and cupcakes. And for
those who enjoy a frozen treat any time of the year, Simply Peeled serves up dairy-, gluten- and soy-free soft-serve
that uses only natural fruit, filtered water and organic cane sugar. 

BOOK

Wanna Get
Stuck?
STUCK.jpg

Has your child ever gotten something stuck in a tree? Has a
towering Central Park oak or maple swallowed
your kid’s
kite or taken your tot’s toy? The scenario is hilarious and its comedic
potential is fully realized in Stuck (Philomel
Books, 2011) by Brooklyn-based author and illustrator Oliver Jeffers. In this
delicately drawn picture book, little Floyd uses a shoe, a bucket of paint, a
ladder, a whale—even the kitchen sink!—in an effort to free his kite from the
clutches of a gigantic tree. Let your children read all about out how Floyd
resolves the crisis with resourcefulness and aplomb. 

BLOG

Green Living Online

Here’s a local and green-minded blog to add to your RSS
feed: AlexandraZissu.com. The
eco-obsessed writer provides parental insight into how to find safe everyday
products for families. From cosmetics for moms to cribs for tots, Zissu scours the
market in an effort to learn what’s clean and green, and what’s not. Informative
and enlightening, Zissu’s blog complements other great resources including her
co-written books The Complete Organic
Pregnancy
and Planet Home, along
with The Conscious Kitchen

APP

iKid In The
City

Are you an NYC parent on-the-go? There’s an app for that.
When native New Yorker Lara
iKidNY_Logo.jpg Serebrier Paul began navigating the city with her
new baby, she found it difficult to whip out her notes about the nearest subway
elevator or playground. Soon after, iKidNY was born. The app offers vital info in
five categories that city parents need most: Indoor Activities, Outdoor
Activities, Changing Tables, Subway Elevators and Kid-Friendly Restaurants.
With one-touch navigation, an interactive map with directions and auto-connect
to phone numbers and websites, all of Lara’s tips are at the tips of your
fingers. 

THERAPY

A Therapist For
The Very Young

With the motto “empowered parents, happy families,” Dana
Rosenbloom, an expert in early childhood education and development, works with
parents and children to tackle family issues. Rosenbloom’s organization Dana’s Kids provides services in
Individualized Child & Family Therapy that cover an assortment of topics
for moms and dads (like bringing home a new baby and raising a child with
special needs) and for kids (such as improving play skills and decreasing
temper tantrums). Families can also work together with courses on sleep
training, dealing with sibling rivalry and more. Along with family therapy,
Dana presents her techniques at parenting programs and play groups.


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Young Actors at Strasberg

<p>Young Actors at Strasberg offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 – 12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry – 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!</p> <p>Young Actors 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 July and August.</p> <p><strong>About The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute:</strong></p> <p>Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre & 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.</p>

Adventuring Portal

<p><a name="m_-1473885667065203258__Hlk72147528"></a>Adventuring Portal runs Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) games for kids.   We have created a safe online space for tweens and teens to learn and play D&D.</p> <p>Our D&D Summer Camp session are a one-week experience.  Monday – Friday.  Each day will be 3 hours of gaming (with 2 breaks build in).  15 total gaming hours for $180.  If you have played with us before, you are entitled to 10% off.   </p> <p>Need your kids, nieces or nephews, grand kids or neighbor’s kids to be occupied for a bit so you can get work done & take care of your to-do list? Maybe your tween or teen is still a bit isolated and craves connection with their peers? Whether your teen/tween has played D&D before or is brand-new to the experience, this safe space brings players together to have fun and solve problems as a team in ways few other online opportunities do.</p> <p>All our games focus on experiential learning.   Our players leave knowing all the basic game play as well as experiencing: teamwork, bravery, compassion, generosity, negotiation, improvisation, gamer etiquette, strategy, critical thinking, problem solving, cartography and probability - all through online D&D adventuring!</p> <p>We are an inclusive organization and welcome gamers who are LGBTQIA+ and those on any spectrum. </p> <p>All girls’ groups available. </p> <p>I am a parent, a certified elementary school and middle school math teacher and last summer in the midst of the mess started Adventuring Portal, an online Dungeons & Dragons business for kids. There are so many benefits to playing D&D and I hope you will consider us as a great way for your child to safely socialize, grow as people and have a great time.</p>

TADA! Youth Theater

<div> <p dir="ltr"><strong>TADA! Youth Theater Summer Camps (July 10-August 25, 2023)</strong> Gotta Sing! Gotta Dance! TADA! is excited to be back in person with our popular Week-long Musical Theater Summer Camps!  Every week your child will:</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <ul> <li>ENGAGE IN MUSICAL THEATER TRAINING</li> <li>CREATE, REHEARSE & PERFORM AN ORIGINAL MINI- MUSICAL</li> <li>EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS AND IDENTITY</li> <li>SHARE THEIR VOICE AND BE HEARD</li> <li>RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION AND SOLO OPPORTUNITIES</li> <li>EXPERIENCE ENSEMBLE-BASED INSTRUCTION BY TWO PROFESSIONAL NYC TEACHING ARTISTS</li> <li>MAKE CONNECTIONS WITH NEW FRIENDS</li> </ul> On the last day of camp, we invite friends and family to attend the debut of your child’s original mini-musical!<br /> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">Limited spots available! All of our classes take place in-person at 15 W. 28th Street (between Broadway & 5th) and culminate in a final sharing for an invited audience.  </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>For more info or to register for our Summer Camps, visit our website <a href="https://tadatheater.com/summercamps/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tadatheater.com/summercamps/&source=gmail&ust=1682524227382000&usg=AOvVaw1jPPuT0S0YVPJg0I1oXofv">HERE!</a></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Looking for a sample class before registering?</strong> Join us Saturday, June 3rd for an in-person sample class, Q&A, and the best discount of the summer!  Registration required to attend! </p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>For more info. or to register for our Summer Open house, click <a href="https://tadatheater.com/open-house/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tadatheater.com/open-house/&source=gmail&ust=1682524227382000&usg=AOvVaw2CheiFLQooj66wqzmTeKCc">HERE!</a></strong></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>No child should be turned away because of their inability to pay. </strong></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://tadatheater.com/financial-assistance/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://tadatheater.com/financial-assistance/&source=gmail&ust=1682524227382000&usg=AOvVaw1-oTxJlL31iv2yEG3kUDrj">Financial Assistance available. </a></strong></p> <p dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><strong>Questions?</strong></p> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong>Email us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener">[email protected]</a></strong></div> </div> <div> <div dir="ltr" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div dir="ltr"> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div>