Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

pregnancy-bellyAnte-natal depression (depression while pregnant) is a health issue in women that doesn’t get enough attention–and can have very serious repercussions if not addressed. Check out this moving investigation that sheds some much-needed light. (The New York Times Magazine)

Surf’s up! We’re loving one writer and surfer’s essay about his adolescence in Hawaii–learning the lessons of the teen years while learning to surf on another level. (The New Yorker)

Need another reason to breastfeed? New studies are showing that breastfeeding may linked to lower risks for leukemia in children. (CTV News)

The word is out that Kim Kardashian is pregnant with Baby #2! To celebrate the announcement, let’s take a look back at her best maternity looks from when she was expecting baby North! (The Gloss)

Style-savvy mothers everywhere can stay fashionable and hide the mess with this diaper bag that masks as a chic, trendy backpack. (Cup of Jo)

Have you heard the latest gossip on the UES? It’s all about Wednesday Martin’s new memoir-ethnographyThe Primates of Park Avenue– that centers around the super-mommy set in Manhattan’s most notoriously affluent neighborhood. The book is causing quite a stir–what do you think? (New York Magazine)

Throw your magic-obsessed child the ultimate Harry Potter-themed birthday party with these cool tips, tricks, and ideas! (BuzzFeed)

This sixth grader who didn’t know his rights from wrongs prank-called 911 and was taught a lesson by emergency dispatchers. (Mommyish)

A mother eager to learn more about female empowerment attended a TEDWoman seminar, only to be kicked out because she brought along her infant daughter. (Mashable)

If only all CEOs were so generous. This one decided to pay the college tuitions for all his coworkers’ children. (The Grindstone)

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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>

Speakitaly NYC

<p>SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.  Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress. </p> <p>Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge.</p> <p>Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City… Who doesn’t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history & in the arts?</p> <p>Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor’s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"</p>

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Looking for something to do with the kids in New York City that is fun, exciting, and educational? The Intrepid Museum offers family-friendly activities and programs all year long that keep children engaged, entertained, and curious about history and science. Fun rain or shine, the Museum offers both indoor and outdoor interactive exhibits and activities. With so many things to do and see, you’ll never hear “I’m bored,” when you climb aboard Intrepid. A non-profit, educational institution featuring the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid, the space shuttle Enterprise, the world’s fastest jets and a guided missile submarine.<br /></span></p>