Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

beardDad totally shatters his little girl’s world by shaving his beard — maybe he’ll bring it back for no-shave November? (BirchBox)

Get ready for a pop-music-induced smile! Dad and daughter duo dance to Taylor Swift’s Shake it Off in this viral video. (YouTube)

Nervous about taking anti-depressants while pregnant? In turns out that untreated depression is also detrimental to both mom and baby. (The New Yorker)

September is National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Here are 101inspiring pictures of children living with and surviving childhood cancer. (First Coast News)

Need another reason to breastfeed? It can reduce the risk of GI disorders in infants. (HNGN)

With more women deciding to have kids on their own, it’s not always easy to balance finances–get the scoop. (Time)

In memory of the witty comedienne (and awesome mom), we’re loving Joan Rivers’ best quotes about motherhood. (Today)

Local dad Nicolas Kristoff asserts that beating poverty needs to start young–by giving parents and young at-risk kids a support system from the very start. It turns out, effective, low-cost social supports could drastically reduce the numbers in prisons in the future. (The New York Times)

What would you say if your child’s school banned ChapStick? One fiesty youngster with chapped lips isn’t having it and is fighting back against her school’s extreme rule. (Babble)

Ever get bogged down reading mommy-boards because you just aren’t hip to the lingo? This handy post breaks down the common terminology for your new mamas! (Cricket’s Circle)

One local mom & amazing photographer captured mothers choosing to go bald to benefit kids with cancer–don’t miss this truly moving photo essay. (Motherlode)

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A-Game Sports

<div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">A-Game Sports is a premier provider of sports camps, programming and instruction for kids of all ages ranging from toddlers to teens. As an instructional and recreational youth sports facility, our goal is to make athletics a rewarding experience for all kids. A-Game Sports is located in New Rochelle, NY, and offers camps, lessons, customized programs for more than 10 sports and rental space for private events. A-Game Sports was founded in 2013 by two guys who decided that it was time to do what they truly love in life. Since then, we've made the ideology of fusing hard work and fun into a reality. Our dedicated staff of professional coaches share their enthusiasm with kids of all ages and skill levels that take part in our programs.</p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;"> </p> </div> <div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0px;">With turfed fields for soccer, lacrosse, field hockey and flag football, batting cages and tunnels for baseball and softball, and various basketball programs, A-Game Sports is one of the premiere sports facilities for kids and adults of any age. Aspiring athletes and fitness enthusiasts will benefit from our many strength and conditioning programs, while children new to sports will learn skills and techniques within their chosen sport, all while having a great time and keeping the game fun.</p> </div>

USC Gymnastics & Baseball Training Facility

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">We offer sports activities, after school programs, birthday parties & private lessons for kids ages 3–13 years! Our gymnastics classes are a great way to keep your child active and healthy. We strive to empower and challenge children through the sport of gymnastics.</span></p>

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp

<p>Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp offers five daily rotating activities such as swimming, ice skating gymnastics, rock climbing, parkour, indoor/outdoor turf, and courts plus more in its ample 175,000 sq. ft. facility and 35-acre outdoor area. Aviator Summer Camp also offers off-site and on-site field trips such as a day at Green Meadows Farm, Launch Trampoline Park, and a Brooklyn Cyclones game. The summer camp runs from 9 am-5 pm with early drop off and late stay available. Bus transportation is also available throughout Brooklyn. Lunch and an afternoon snack are included. Sign up by February 28th to receive up to $300 off camp with early bird discounts.</p>