Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

fatheadthomasthetank3.1Celebrate the 70th anniversary of Thomas the Tank Engine with this adorable (and LOL-worthy) video featuring one of our fave celeb dads, Neil Patrick Harris. (Mashable)

In turns out that hand-washing your dishes, versus using a dishwasher, may lower your child’s chances of developing allergies. (New York Times)

Who says high fashion can’t be mom-friendly? We’re loving Dolce & Gabbana’s recent celebration of motherhood on the runway at fashion week in Milan. (The Gloss)

We’re big fans of NYC mom Lenore Skenazy’s new show about free-range parenting on Discovery Life–get the scoop from one very cool mother in this fun profile. (The New Yorker)

Check out some of the surprising ways a fetus is affected by a mom’s environment. (Business Insider)

Does the recent measles outbreak and debate about the safety of vaccinating have you feeling concerned, exasperated, or alarmed? Don’t miss celeb dad Jimmy Kimmel’s hilarious (and scientifically backed) take on the issue. (Pop Sugar)

Stressed yet? New study shows the way you bond with your baby affects them as a teen. (Fox News)

New study shows early exposure to peanuts may decrease allergen susceptibility later on. (MedPage Today)

A hands-on approach to education in Latin American (or “democracy in the classroom) could improve US schools. (New York Times)

Congrats to Carrie Underwood and her hockey-star hubby on the recent birth of their son, Isaiah! We’re sure Carrie will be an amazing mama! (USA Today)

 

 

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Basketball City

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

Monster Mini Golf

<p>Upon entering Monster Mini Golf, all perceptions of traditional mini golf will be spirited away by the indoor, 18-hole, monster-theme, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course! The locations in <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/deerpark/">Deer Park</a>, and <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/gardencity/">Garden City, NY</a> invite guests to experience a host of family-oriented fun activities. Whether visiting for the first time or the one hundredth, mini golfers feel the excitement and adventure of playing mini golf amidst spooktacular monsters and custom, glow-in-the-dark, hand-painted artwork. While testing their skill on the fairways, lively music flows over the course from the unique “WEIRD Radio” station” and an interactive DJ entertains golfers with contests, awarding cool prizes for the wackiest reasons. While the course is challenging enough for adults, it is also quite playable for children. Monster Mini Golf is open year-round and frightfully fun for the entire family. In addition to miniature golf and thrilling arcade and redemption games, the locations offer additional attractions. <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/deerpark/">Monster Mini Golf in Deer Park, NY</a> offers a Laser Maze and a Virtual Reality experience. The Garden City location offers a Laser Maze, Bowling, and a Virtual Reality Experience. Two very posh, private party rooms are also available and are perfect for any event. Monster Mini Golf looks forward to making it a monstrous success. Monster Mini Golf is indoors, ensuring that the event will always take place, regardless of the weather. It is a climate-controlled, affordable source of family entertainment. For more details please visit <a href="http://monsterminigolf.com">monsterminigolf.com</a> or find them on Facebook.</p>

Atlantic Acting School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Looking for a fun and exciting theater program for kids and teens? Join us at the Atlantic. Our programs are intense, exciting and fun!</span></p>