Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Fall is here! And that means plenty of pumpkin-flavored treats! Delight the whole family with this delish recipe for pumpkin waffles. (Babble)

Need some technological help on the parenting front? Check out these awesome apps that will make your life much easier. (Washington Post)

Congrats to the “That 70s Show” couple, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher on the birth of their first child. It’s a girl and her name is Wyatt Isabelle Kutcher (TIME)

Get prepped for Halloween by checking out these cute family themed costumes. We are totally in love with the “Despicable Me” gang! (Today)

This woman decided to publicly shame her 14 year old daughter on YouTube for skipping class. Do you think this is good parenting? (Mommyish)

The trailer for Disney Pixar’s new film “Inside Out” is just so adorable! Kids, you wouldn’t want to miss this movie that releases on June 19, 2015! (Mashable)

Talk about not-so-heavenly! Stephen Collins, who played the patriarch on the 90s family-drama “Seventh Heaven,” has recently been in some trouble with the law thanks to some troubling tapes that recently surface. (E! Online)

In what seems almost like a Halloween prank gone tragically wrong, a woman has been arrested in Delaware after her young daughter brought heroin to school thinking it was candy. (Cullman Times)

Ever wonder where NYC’s savviest PR-maven momma gets her baby gear? Get the scoop straight from the mom known as @DKNYPRGirl! (Cricket’s Circle)

One mother reflects on her Catholic school education — the ways it challenged her and the way she challenged the institution in return. (Mother Lode)

After pulling a young mom over for a traffic violation and seeing her daughter without a car seat, a Michigan Police officer decided the best thing to do in the situation was buy her a car seat instead of ticketing her. (Huffington Post)

Color Me Mine

Color Me Mine Upper West Side proudly stands as a minority woman-owned studio, and we've been an integral part of the Color Me Mine franchise system since 2018! Pottery painting isn't just an activity; it's a captivating and inclusive experience that transcends age and skill levels. At Color Me Mine Upper West Side, we extend a warm invitation to dive into a realm of creativity, self-expression, and connection. Families, friends and teams grow stronger bonds when they create memories together, and at Color Me Mine, we're here to help facilitate those moments. Whether you're seeking a delightful family outing, a unique date night, or a solo adventure, our paint-your-own-pottery studio offers boundless possibilities. Step into our welcoming space in the heart of Lincoln Center and unleash your inner artist. Create unforgettable memories as you craft beautiful ceramic masterpieces to cherish for many years to come. Color Me Mine Upper West Side is also the preferred venue for celebrations of all kinds. Whether you're planning a birthday party, a baby or bridal shower, a team-building event, a gathering for college groups, an enriching field trip, or an adventure with scouts, we've got you covered. Our versatile space and passionate team provides the perfect setting for creating unforgettable memories and fostering creativity in every guest. Join us at Color Me Mine Upper West Side, at 177 Amsterdam Avenue in New York City where every visit promises a fun journey of color, joy, and artistic exploration!

Speakitaly NYC

SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp; Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge. Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts? Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"

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.