Our Favorite Parenting Stories Of The Week

Happy Passover! If you’re celebrating with matzo this year, here are 101 delicious ways to eat the unleavened bread. (Blog Her)

At his family’s Seder dinner the other night, one blogger found new meaning in an ancient Haggadah passage about freedoms: “In every age, some new freedom is won and established, adding to the advancement of human happiness and security.” With gay marriage on the docket at the Supreme Court, the words ring true and clear. (Not For Profit Dad)

While some rallied outside the Supreme Court to fight for traditional marriage, many—including a Baptist congregation—were there to support equality and human rights as justices inside heard arguments on same-sex marriage. (Washington Post)

How frequent does “family time” happen in your home? This mother shares the struggles of making precious time together work for her teens. (Motherlode)

A new study shows that 40% of mothers feed their infants solid food too early. Apparently, giving infants solid foods before 4 months is not recommended. (Huffington Post)

How do to balance having the perfect job with being the perfect mother? And does there have to be a man or partner in the equation? Washington Post publisher Katharine Weymouth weighs in. (Washington Post)

George McCann has always been consumed by fear. Now 22 years old, he’s been finding relief in an unlikely drug that might help other kids with certain types of bipolar disorder. (NPR)

Is better to marry early or should you wait? The answer, it seems, depends on your gender, class, and education. (New York Times)

Placebo effect or life sustaining? More and more mothers are eating their placentas in hopes of health benefits. (The Atlantic)

Have you ever found yourself washing and re-washing sterile baby bottles several times? Do you freak at the thought of germs near your baby? A new study finds 1 in 10 moms show signs of OCD. (MSNBC)

Celebrities share their pregnancy-related ups and downs. Check out what Beyonce and Gwyneth Paltrow had to say… (People)

Looking for a fun-filled way to sweeten up your Easter desserts this year? Check out these adorable kid-friendly treats you can make at home! (Huffington Post)

Stay-at-home dad Andy Hinds engages in minimalist parenting for maximum effect. It’s been working fine for his family—would it work for yours? (New York Times)

French mothers have taken laissez-faire parenting to heart and are more relaxed and confident in themselves and their children. Here are 5 tips on how to enact the parenting style in your home. (Modern Mom)

 

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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>

A-Game Sports

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">A-Game Sports is a premier provider of sports camps, programming and instruction for kids of all ages ranging from toddlers to teens. As an instructional and recreational youth sports facility, our goal is to make athletics a rewarding experience for all kids. A-Game Sports is located in New Rochelle, NY, and offers camps, lessons, customized programs for more than 10 sports and rental space for private events. A-Game Sports was founded in 2013 by two guys who decided that it was time to do what they truly love in life. Since then, we've made the ideology of fusing hard work and fun into a reality. Our dedicated staff of professional coaches share their enthusiasm with kids of all ages and skill levels that take part in our programs.</p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"> </p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">With turfed fields for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and flag football, batting cages and tunnels for baseball and softball, and various basketball programs, A-Game Sports is one of the premiere sports facilities for kids and adults of any age. Aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts will benefit from our many strength and conditioning programs, while children new to sports will learn skills and techniques within their chosen sport, all while having a great time and keeping the game fun.</p> </div>

Polaris Productions Theater Camp

<p>Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They’ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child’s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They’ll have fun! At camp’s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.</p>