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Best Of The Web: March 14-20

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Contributors: Meghan
Gearino

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

Want to lean how to be a pirate? Go to MIT! Legend has it,
if you fulfill phys. ed. classes in pistol shooting, archery, sailing and
fencing, the institute will bestow upon you a pirate
certificate. We’re not kidding. Shiver me timbers. (The Mary Sue)

Could your teen already be addicted to caffeine? A new
survey shows that teenagers actually prefer caffeinated drinks. (The New York Times)

When one couple moved to NYC, everything changed. Roles
reversed and dependency took on new forms. Read why one former stay-at-home mom
loves
her current stay-at-home-husband—and the sacrifices they both must make. (Her Bad Mother)

Style gurus deconstruct time-tested, mom-approved fashion DOs and DON’Ts. Check out what this
panel of experts had to say about breaking the rules of yesterday and
today. (Real Simple)

Looking for a new, affordable house for your family? See how
you can get this Arizona
home for a penny! Hey, why can’t we find a Central Park West condo for a
cent? (ABC News)

How young is too young to model? Hailey Clauson is suing
retail giant Urban Outfitters for using her provocative image on clothing when
she was just 15 years old. (The
Huffington Post)

Are you smarter than a kindergartner? Meet Lori Anne
Madison, 6-year-old
spelling bee champ! (Fox News)

Did you know that 85% of college graduates return home to
live with Mom and Dad? Looking ahead, will you be ready to welcome Junior back
into your house? Actually, there are a surprising number of benefits to this boomerang
trend. (TIME)

Only after insulting dads did Huggies finally pull one of
its gender-conforming
ads. News flash: dad are not duds at parenting. (The Huffington Post)

A fascinating study indicates that caring mothers can
actually change
the brain structures of their children, leading to a child’s ability to
fend off brain illness, handle stress and remember life events. (CNN)

If you want to make your baby laugh, check out this video
for four
foolproof ways to induce mini giggles! (A Cup of Jo)

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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>

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>

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>