Best Of The Web: July 25-31

Movie theaters don’t have to be scary places. When speaking to your children about the tragedy in Aurora, make sure to include these 3 major points. (Huffington Post)

Are you craving a grassy lawn and a swing-set for your children, but don’t want to give up your stellar job in NYC? Moving to the suburbs could actually be the perfect option for your family. You and your tots can have your yard, and play in it too. (Motherlode)

It’s almost August, and the school bus will be heading back up the block sooner than you know it. Make going back to school a little bit sweeter, and your kids’ lunches a little bit tastier, with these clever napkin note ideas! (Babble)

If you haven’t yet weighed in on the fray, what do you think of Marissa Mayer’s plan to take a “maternity pause”? (New York Times)

The best medicine for any child may be a mother’s kiss. Yet, the best medicine for mom may just be going to the office. Check out the latest studies and learn why working moms report better overall health and fewer symptoms of depression.  (LA Times)

Should you find yourself in Connecticut, check out Buttonwood Farms and their sunflowers for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. (lovethemmadly.com)

With the whole family constantly on the go, it’s hard to plan dinners that everyone will love, and that you’ll have time to cook! Check out these quick and delicious 30-minute pasta dishes for an easy meal everyone will enjoy. (Lil Sugar)

A nuanced look at how children of divorce fare in adulthood. (Slate.com)

After Aurora, a look back at what we should have learned from Columbine. (Huffington Post)

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The Little Gym of Bay Ridge- Bensonhurst

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">At The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurt, we specialize in unique, educational classes that revolve around active play. We give children a safe and inspiring space to direct their energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. Explore the range of classes we offer at The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurst to find the one that’s just right for your child. </span></p>

The Tutorverse

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">Join The Tutorverse for the highest quality in academic enrichment and test preparation! Whether your student is gearing up for the </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">state exams, ISEE, SSAT, SHSAT, or SAT/ACT</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">, their team of </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">experienced and local professional educators</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;"> can help. Have your student join a </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">small-group class</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;"> at our downtown or Upper East Side locations. Or, they can meet with a </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">private tutor when and where it’s most convenient for your family</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">. Does your student need help building study skills or improving grades? Whether your middle or high schooler needs help with </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">STEM or humanities</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">, The Tutorverse's patient and affirming tutors will teach them how to build </span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">confidence and content mastery</span><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;">. </span><a style="color: #1155cc; background-color: #ffffff;" href="mailto:info@thetutorverse.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Send an email</a><span style="color: #222222; background-color: #ffffff;"> or give them a call.</span></span></p>

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers year-round, community-based dance and music programming in a fully inclusive and nurturing environment, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District. The School’s diverse and professional faculty provides progressive and non-competitive instruction with all of our classes accompanied by live music. Though we are a non-recital school, there are opportunities for students to perform and for parents to see their dancers in action.</span></p>