Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Christmas present with dogThis super-sweet video of a young boy’s reaction when he gets a new puppy for Christmas is beyond heartwarming! (Buzzfeed)

Don’t fret, moms-to-be! With all the craziness of expecting your first child, there are some mom-promises you can “break” guilt-free! (Parents)

With the new year comes more and more birthday parties! Check out these fun ideas for children’s birthday party activities and cakes! (BHG)

Here’s an end-of-the-year list that we can really get behind! Don’t miss this roundup that ranks the best children’s books of 2014. (Working Mother)

Birth order can be a defining factor in how children turn out…but not necessarily. (Yahoo News)

Looking to have the best year ever in 2015? Try these 14 New Year’s resolutions to make your family’s year better. (PopSugar)

Now that school holidays are in full swing for a bit longer, here are more good reasons to travel with your kids. (Babble)

Want to get home to the kids by dinner? Here are some productivity tips on how to make that happen. (The Week)
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A new study finds that parents who use material goods to encourage children could be setting them up for failure as adults. (ScienceDaily)

Congrats to one of our fave celeb moms, Alicia Keys, on the healthy birth of her son Genesis! (OK! Magazine)

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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>

Basketball City

<p>Beginning June 2024, Basketball City will be running a full weekly schedule of Summer</p> <p>Basketball Camps. We will have our professional staff of coaches teaching your kids weekly.</p> <p>Our camps are designed to teach kids the skills they need to become a better basketball player</p> <p>by using specific drills and fitness work that focus on the fundamentals of the game in a fun,</p> <p>safe and inclusive environment.  The camps run weekly varying in time and the number of days</p> <p>for ages 6-17. We have 3-, 4- & 5-day options with times ranging from 9-4pm or 9-3pm. Every</p> <p>camper will receive a jersey once they are registered and arrive. We are limiting the number of</p> <p>camp participants each week to ensure a safe and healthy environment for your children. The</p> <p>limited number of campers will also ensure that your child receives individual attention needed</p> <p>to improve their basketball skills. Our camps in the past typically include current and past NBA</p> <p>players and a collaboration with the Jr. Knicks, the National Basketball Players Association, as</p> <p>well as 5 Star Basketball, and our ever-popular Basketball City FUNdamentals Camp along with</p> <p>our Jr. NBA/NBA Cares NBA Draft/Skills Challenge Camp with future NBA talent.</p>

Atlantic Acting School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Looking for a fun and exciting theater program for kids and teens? Join us at the Atlantic. Our programs are intense, exciting and fun!</span></p>