Our Favorite Parenting Stories Of The Week

A thorough analysis of the implications of a touch-screen upbringing. (The Atlantic)

New York Magazine has compiled a wonderful oral history of NY childhood. From Matthew Broderick to Christine Quinn, some famous New Yorkers weigh in on growing up in the Big Apple. (New York Magazine)

Does a child’s first play date turn into one for the moms too? See how this mother dealt with nerves about meeting a stylish mama. (Blog Her)

The nutritional results are in. From Chipotle to Ruby Tuesday, see which restaurants meet the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s nutritional recommendations for kids’ meals. (Huffington Post)

The most obvious way of trying to reduce drinking in college students is talking to them before they’re off at school. Turns out, it’s much more effective than we thought. Surveys show how college students do listen when it comes to talking about drinking. (Time)

The Center for Disease Control revealed that 6.4 million children between ages 4 and 17 have been diagnosed with ADHD. Consequently, many parents are putting their children on drugs and misuse of them may be a growing problem. (Salon)

With the right tools the job of being a parent can become exponentially easier and more enjoyable. Here are 36 amazing things that any new parent can appreciate. (Buzzfeed)

“Mommy, Daddy, can we get a dog?” Owning a family pet can raise self-confidence and boost your kid’s immune system! Here are 5 perks of living with a four-legged friend. (Modern Mom)

To all the single ladies and men! Here are 7 survival tips for single parents who are juggling work and family. (Baby Center)

Same-sex marriage is a controversial topic that’s been debated amongst the public and government for years. Here is one 17-year-old girl’s experience of growing up with two moms. (Huffington Post)

A message for mothers: It’s time to update our feminist lingo. Maybe you can’t have it all, but you can thrive through it all. (The Daily Beast)

Come on down, kids! For the first time in show history, “The Price is Right” allows kid contestants. (New York Post)

Among the countless hardships endured by parents of special needs children, one article addresses the issue of siblings being overshadowed. (SheKnows)

 

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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>

The Little Gym of Bay Ridge- Bensonhurst

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">At The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurt, we specialize in unique, educational classes that revolve around active play. We give children a safe and inspiring space to direct their energy, build confidence, and develop key skills. Explore the range of classes we offer at The Little Gym of Bay Ridge-Bensonhurst to find the one that’s just right for your child. </span></p>

BAMkids

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">BAMkids presents adventurous art and ideas for young audiences, igniting the imaginations of creative kids ages 3—11 with a fun and engaging lineup of workshops, movie matinees, and live performances from around the world.</span></p>