Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

diet-soda-400x400Expectant moms may want to step away from the Diet Coke! New studies show that diet soda consumption during pregnancy is linked to overweight babies. (The New York Times)

It turns out that children can recognize their mother’s voice in less than a second. Check out these cool new findings on brain activity in a kid’s brain as related to hearing their mama! (TIME)

While NYC’s days may still be quite cloudy, it’s undeniable that summer is brewing on the horizon–meaning now is the time to snap up a cute new swimsuit for your little. Check out this guide to some of the best on the market. (Cricket’s Circle)

Ryan Reynolds is a) awesome actor, b) married to Blake Lively and c) is a hilariously awesome dad! Check out what he’s been up to. (BuzzFeed)

If you ever had the crazy idea that eating an excess of kelp would help your chances of conceiving a boy, think again. One woman in China recently learned the hard way that there’s no truth to this rumor. (Mashable)

Get ready to LOL–one mom shares why she thinks that Goldfish crackers are actually the devil in disguise (and why she actually loves them). (Mommy Nearest)

We’re swooning for this behind-the-scenes peek into fashion designer mama Mara Hoffman’s world! (MINIMODE)

Think you had a good weekend? Well Beyonce’s daughter and Gwenyth Paltrow’s daughter got together for a birthday brunch so it looks like they’re #winning the social scene right now. (Us Weekly)

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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>

Bounce! Family Entertainment Center

<p>Bounce! Family Entertainment Center is an indoor birthday party and play space located in Syosset, NY. Perfect for birthday parties, group events, open play, and more! We have the best party packages on Long Island! Our facility has multiple AWESOME attractions: The Trampoline courts, The Adventure Zone, Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, Soft Play, Arcade, & MORE! If you need a break from jumping and climbing, try out some of our delicious food from The Bounce Bites Kitchen! Come on in to any of our Open Play, Toddler Time, or Glow Night sessions!</p>

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Looking for something to do with the kids in New York City that is fun, exciting, and educational? The Intrepid Museum offers family-friendly activities and programs all year long that keep children engaged, entertained, and curious about history and science. Fun rain or shine, the Museum offers both indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and activities. With so many things to do and see, you’ll never hear “I’m bored,” when you climb aboard Intrepid. A non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.<br /></span></p>