Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

6656i0DC031A5DEE874FEWith Easter right on the horizon, this guide to unique things you can do with Peeps is sure to come in handy as parents everywhere race to one-up the Easter Bunny! (BuzzFeed)

Teaching kids to apologize when they’ve made a mistake is an important lesson–we love this idea to make the situation positive from a local mom and blogger. (Cup of Jo)

Having “the talk” about sex and puberty with your pre-teen is often awkward for both the parent and the child–however, one Seattle-based educator is making the birds and the bees a little easier to discuss and even turning it into a bonding activity. (The New York Times Magazine)

Who says maternity wedding gowns need be anything but super glam? Benedict Cumberbatch’s now-wife Sophie Hunter dressed her bump in silver Valentino for her recent wedding and the result was simply stunning! (The Gloss)

This moving photo essay gives a glimpse at what day-to-day life is like for Ukraine’s children of war. (Mashable)

Having trouble getting your baby to sleep? One dad has an ingenious solution that you have to try! (Babble)

Prepare to feel infinitely inspired by how mom and investment guru Melody Hobson (and wife of George Lucas) defies stereotypes in all areas of her life–motherhood included, of course! (Vanity Fair)

It turns out that poverty has previously unknown affects on the brain development and cognitive abilities of growing baby’s–get the facts! (Scientific American)

Family matters and dynamics are often a part of politics–but is there an upside to all the arguing? One writer calls for a truce in the political “family wars.” (The New York Times)

Moms who love “The Walking Dead” can rejoice–the show’s star, Norman Reedus, recently appeared the coolest fan selfie ever, featuring a breastfeeding mom! (Huffington Post)

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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>

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>

Play On! Studios

<p>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!</p> <p>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!</p> <p>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!</p> <p>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’ve got the class for them. Classes are available for grades PreK-8, after school or on Saturdays! Come play with us.</p> <p> </p>