Best Of The Web: December 21-27

Contributors: Briehn Trumbauer

Here’s a weekly roundup of parenting articles that piqued
our interest. Enjoy! —

Are you offended or empowered by the idea of breastfeeding
in public? TIME gathers the top
10 breastfeeding controversies that have parents talking. (TIME)

From hands-off to cool to tell-it-like-it-is, there are so
many different dad types. Here’s a humorous
look at some of them. (Babble)

Impressive. Amy Corbett Storch gets crafty with these Star Wars
snowflakes. No, really. (Amalah)

Kindergarten costs $36,970 a year at the Dalton
School. So who’s running the place?
See this short profile
of Elisabeth “Babby” Krents for a bit of behind the scenes. (NY Times)

Rebecca Woolf is consistently one of the most popular mom
bloggers out there. Here’s her latest on returning
home for the holidays—with some pretty awe-inspiring photos. (Girl’s Gone Child)

Good news on the child obesity front. Our city has witnessed
a decrease
(1.2%) in obesity rates. While it’s a modest decline, it’s the largest drop
in any major U.S.
city! (Baby Center)

“Mom,
are we the 1 percent?” Motherlode blogger
Randye Hoder thinks it’s time to talk to your kids about finances and Occupy
Wall Street. (NY Times)

Come January, Lego will release a new line of Lego
Friends, designed to target the female kid population. Five archetypal
girly characters, dressed in pinks and purples, will come with a setting such
as a splash pool or dream house. (Huffington
Post)

Not to scare you all silly, but heart
attacks are at their highest this time of year. Stay healthy and read this
article to the end for tips on how to take care. (USA Today)

Reader stories take center stage at Kristen Howerton’s blog.
The latest is about a
military family trying to adopt, and will have you contemplating the value
of such a special choice. (Rage
Against the Minivan)

Broadway Dance Center Children and Teens

With more than 35 years of experience, Broadway Dance Center Children &amp; Teens provides young movers ages 3-18 with exceptional training. BDC delivers the finest all-around dance experience for students by offering a wide variety of styles and levels, performance opportunities, and the highest caliber dance instruction that only New York City and BDC Children &amp; Teens can provide. This studio is so much more than a training course for young dancers; it is a diverse, family-friendly community for budding creatives. It has an exemplary faculty who follow the vision to not only develop a dancer&rsquo;s love and ability in dance, but to do so in a nurturing and supportive way.

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp 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 &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; 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 &amp; 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 &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; 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! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.

WCS Education - Wildlife Conservation Society

Explore nature, learn about the planet, and get close to animals&mdash;all in New York City! WCS zoo and aquarium day camps are for every young adventurer, from toddlers to teens. Campers experience hands-on learning, from STEAM classrooms and animal exhibits to nature trails and the beach. Recognized as industry leaders, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Education Department was the first of its kind to offer zoo camps and continues to provide award-winning programming. Visit wcs.education/camps to explore summer camps at the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and New York Aquarium!