Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Willow Lee
Willow Lee

One adorable toddler named Willow Lee has stolen our hearts this Halloween — just take a look at her adorable get-ups and get inspired! (Mashable)

Gorgeous celeb mama Mila Kunis recently designed her very own “push present” to herself to celebrate the birth of her daughter. What do you think? Super sweet and stylish? Or over the top? (The Gloss)

In a recent N.J. high school football sexual hazing case, it’s interesting that the freshmen who were pushed to the ground and groped by older teammates aren’t necessarily the ones bearing witness. (New York Times)

Halloween 2014: Quick! Dress your kids like this before they are old enough to refuse. (Huffington Post)

Got milk? One recent study shows milk substitutes may not provide enough vitamin D. (Yahoo News)

In this heartwarming story, a Utah family adopts two newborns six weeks apart! (deseretnews.com)

NYC officially has a 5-year-old boy in an Ebola quarantine–what does it mean for the city for parents everywhere? (Mommyish)

While a cough isn’t good news, it’s often not super-harmful for kids. And it turns out that many coughs in kids can be treated effectively with a placebo! (Medical News Today)

The latest in a very tragic school shooting in Washington State suggests that the shooter had planned his attack via text message. (Los Angeles Times)

What brand of baby wipes do you use? Recently, ten prominent brands of wipes were recalled for bacterial contamination! (Daily Finance)

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New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Summer Game Camp</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including –</p> <p dir="ltr">- Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers!</p> <p dir="ltr">- Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more!</p> <p dir="ltr">- Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch!</p> <p dir="ltr">- A digital campus!</p> <p dir="ltr">- Moderated chat hours!</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more!</p> <p dir="ltr">Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons & Dragons</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons & Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons & Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons & Dragons workshop! </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together!</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Dungeons & Dragons Junior</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons & Dragons games. Our Dungeons & Dragons Jr. game provides a D&D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons & Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&D so they can eventually move onto the main game.</p>

Collina Italiana, The Italian Language and Cultural Center

<p>Learn Italian the fun way. Children practice and absorb the language through arts & crafts, activities, games, songs and stories!</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>