Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

readingJust because school’s out, it doesn’t mean the learning has to stop! Check out this list of great books for your children to read this summer! (Pop Sugar)

Body image begins at a young age. In an effort to emphasize that who we are is not how we look, some camps are banning “fat talk” and “skinny talk” and all appearance-based talk all together. (The Motherlode)

When one mother-of-four couldn’t find the equivalent of the character-based toys her girls had to play with for her son, she decided to make them herself (and bring them to your home too!). And you won’t find bulky muscles or superpowers in these “action figures!” (Huff Post Parents)
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A one-year-old baby girl just got the birthday party of a lifetime! See how her parents decked out her “name day” celebrations with their favorite “Game Of Thrones” decorations (including a mini throne of swords for the birthday girl)! (Mashable)

Sisters, ages 9 and 6, made up a list of qualities they will look for in a boyfriend–and the result is super-cute. (ABC News)

Kids (and parents) of the 90s rejoice! With a different cast, Lifetime will be recreating the iconic 90’s television show, “Saved by the Bell,” in a movie. (Buzzfeed)

New York City’s budget is incorporating a lunch program that will provide free lunch to the city’s public middle schools this fall! (Huffington Post)

Get ready to say “awww!” An enthusiastic dad takes the stage with his disabled daughter and wow’s the crowd with their dancing! (Today)

New research show that you can start building your child’s vocabulary at a very young age by simply by reading to them as infants. (New York Times)

Some studies show that women starting to have their children at 33 or older are twice as likely to live until 95 or older than those who have their kids earlier. (Time)

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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>

Color Me Mine

<p>Color Me Mine Upper West Side proudly stands as a minority woman-owned studio, and we've been an integral part of the Color Me Mine franchise system since 2018! Pottery painting isn't just an activity; it's a captivating and inclusive experience that transcends age and skill levels.</p> <p>At Color Me Mine Upper West Side, we extend a warm invitation to dive into a realm of creativity, self-expression, and connection. Families, friends and teams grow stronger bonds when they create memories together, and at Color Me Mine, we're here to help facilitate those moments.</p> <p>Whether you're seeking a delightful family outing, a unique date night, or a solo adventure, our paint-your-own-pottery studio offers boundless possibilities. Step into our welcoming space in the heart of Lincoln Center and unleash your inner artist. Create unforgettable memories as you craft beautiful ceramic masterpieces to cherish for many years to come.</p> <p>Color Me Mine Upper West Side is also the preferred venue for celebrations of all kinds. Whether you're planning a birthday party, a baby or bridal shower, a team-building event, a gathering for college groups, an enriching field trip, or an adventure with scouts, we've got you covered. Our versatile space and passionate team provides the perfect setting for creating unforgettable memories and fostering creativity in every guest.</p> <p>Join us at Color Me Mine Upper West Side, at 177 Amsterdam Avenue in New York City where every visit promises a fun journey of color, joy, and artistic exploration!</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>