Our Favorite Parenting Stories Of The Week

Famous new moms, from Adele to Claire Danes, grace the red carpet at the Golden Globes 2013. Check out these hot mamas! (People)

What does Martin Luther King, Jr. Day mean to you and your kids? See how this mom talked to her biracial son about race. (BlogHer)

A parent coach shares her tips for helping children make New Year’s Resolutions they can keep. (D Magazine)

Hundreds join the protest against Russia’s adoption ban as an objection to the anti-American legislation. (USA Today)

Pediatricians rarely recommend alternative medicine for children. Here are some reasons why they should—and why parents should be honest about therapies they’re already using at home. (Time)

Yet another reason to switch off the tube. A recent sleep study of over 2,000 children in New Zealand established a correlation between TV-watching and sleep deprivation. (Huffington Post)

Cultural rite of passage or cruel child mistreatment? The infant ear-piercing debate rages on! Here are the arguments from both advocates and detractors. (Today)

Can a child outgrow an autism diagnosis? Recent evidence seems to suggest it’s possible—though its implications for the autism community as a whole should be kept in perspective. (Huffington Post)

It’s gonna be a summer baby bonanza! Both Kim Kardashian and Kate Middleton announced this week that their bundles of joy are due in July. Now fans are placing bets on which celeb will give birth first. (Examiner.com)

California parents exercise their rights by standing up for their children and demanding school reforms. Should New Yorkers follow their example? (Hechingerreport.org)

Do disasters and times of trauma bring out kindness in children or make them more self-preserved? Check out what studies have shown with kids in China. (TIME)

Western parenting or “tiger mom”—which is better? They’re two completely different parenting styles, but turns out they have one thing in common. Read how relationships matter more than parenting philosophies to kid’s success. (Salon)

Obsessed with eco-friendly baby essential products? So is Jessica Alba! The Honest Company, which she launched last year, caters to health conscious parents and recently partnered with zulily. (People)

The Little Gym of Bay Ridge- Bensonhurst

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Play On! Studios

Play On! Studios offers theater day camps and after-school classes on the UWS that are guaranteed to give kids a summer full of acting, music, and fun they won't soon forget! Young actors will rehearse and perform in a full production, work with professional NYC actors/teaching artists, build up their skills in a nurturing, non-competitive environment and play lots of drama games! Creative Drama Camps are perfect for kids entering grades K-4. Campers will work each week to put on a brand-new show! Each session, they will receive a script, rehearse a production, make a set and costumes, and perform their play. Kids will also play drama games, play outside (weather permitting), and have tons of fun! Musical Theater Camps are aimed at kids entering grades 4-9. In Musical Theater Performance Camp, campers put on a complete musical production in a professional NYC theater! Campers will stretch their skills with drama exercises and games, vocal coaching, field trips, and building a professional set. Our incredible teaching artists and campers come together to put on a truly remarkable show! During the school year, classes are great for beginners or more experienced actors - sing, dance, and put on a play! Whether your child is just starting out, or ready for Broadway, we&rsquo;ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us. &nbsp;

Polaris Productions Theater Camp

Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They&rsquo;ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child&rsquo;s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They&rsquo;ll have fun! At camp&rsquo;s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.