Best Of The Web: December 7-13

Contributors: Veronica
Torok and Briehn Trumbauer

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

Does anyone actually think the Muppets
are communists? Fox News does. (Slate)

Sarah Jessica Parker doesn’t really know “how she does it.”
Unlike her movie character, she’s highly
realistic about family life. “Kids can really distract you from your
relationship,” she tells The Telegraph,
“maybe in good ways and bad ways.” (The
Telegraph)

Here’s a news piece for the kiddos. Two little ones play
Ebert & Roeper and review
Arthur Christmas—they give it a 10 out of 10! (Bored Mommy)

The Bronx
Science principal may rub some teachers the wrong way, but is she making the
high school a better place for learning? Decide for yourself after reading this
detailed story. (New York Magazine)

Some bloggers believe the Times was foolish to interview Jerry
Sandusky and give him a platform on which to speak. What do you think? (Slate)

Should the 200-pound boy really be taken
from his parents? Mom and Dad are being accused of medical neglect. (Huffington Post)

Coloring book apps and karaoke games turn the iPad
into a toddler’s most exciting toy, giving parents more reasons to
rationalize making an expensive technology purchase. (USA Today)

The problem of sexting has had parents worried for awhile, and many are still
unsure of how to teach kids awareness about the consequences of these actions.
Luckily, it may not be as big
a problem as we thought. (Detroit Free
Press)

These totally adorable tots got caught on camera catching
some ZZZs in hilarious poses. (MSN)

Learn the lingo, ya noob: HuffPo Canada
rounded up the 10
words and phrases teenagers are using these days. (HuffPo Canada)

A highly controversial campaign
against parent/baby co-sleeping has recently surfaced. Decide for yourself
if the ads are effective or if they cause unnecessary drama. (NY Times)

Tired of your family’s old heirloom holiday cookie recipe? Here are 25 new ones to get you baking. (Washington Post)

Now, we leave you with a nice steamy
mug to warm up on a cold winter day. (Dooce)

BAMkids

BAMkids presents adventurous art and ideas for young audiences, igniting the imaginations of creative kids ages 3&mdash;11 with a fun and engaging lineup of workshops, movie matinees, and live performances from around the world. BAM Education connects learning with creativity, engaging imagination by encouraging self-expression through programs for students, teachers, and audiences of all ages. Explore the programs on their website to learn more about their opportunities for creative online engagement!

Basketball City

Beginning June 2024, Basketball City will be running a full weekly schedule of Summer Basketball Camps. We will have our professional staff of coaches teaching your kids weekly. Our camps are designed to teach kids the skills they need to become a better basketball player by using specific drills and fitness work that focus on the fundamentals of the game in a fun, safe and inclusive environment. &nbsp;The camps run weekly varying in time and the number of days for ages 6-17. We have 3-, 4- &amp; 5-day options with times ranging from 9-4pm or 9-3pm. Every camper will receive a jersey once they are registered and arrive. We are limiting the number of camp participants each week to ensure a safe and healthy environment for your children. The limited number of campers will also ensure that your child receives individual attention needed to improve their basketball skills. Our camps in the past typically include current and past NBA players and a collaboration with the Jr. Knicks, the National Basketball Players Association, as well as 5 Star Basketball, and our ever-popular Basketball City FUNdamentals Camp along with our Jr. NBA/NBA Cares NBA Draft/Skills Challenge Camp with future NBA talent.

Monster Mini Golf

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