Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

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Did your little one start school this year? Perhaps you’ve seen some of these name trends on their class list! (Mommyish)

Applause to this mom, who not only finish the 13.1-mile run, but also managed to pump breast milk for her 5-month-old daughter during the run! (People)

Expecting Parents: Are you debating on whether it’s good to play Beethoven for your unborn babies? Here you will find when a fetus develops sensory details. (Business Insider)

You have probably heard of Prenatal Yoga, but what about doing yoga while breast-feeding? This Texas mom impressed us with all her challenging moves with her one-month-old baby girl. (Refinery29)

Have you spot a glowing star on the Emmy’s? Kerry Washington rocked her maternity style on the red carpet this week that made us stop and say “wow”! (Huffington Post)

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It is totally normal to be nervous when you are getting a babysitter for the first time! We want to share with all new moms out there this funny and informational piece to ease your mind. (Cup of Jo)

How often do you schedule a haircut for your child? This is an inspiring story of an 8-year-old boy, who kept his hair uncut for two years, and donated his hair for children with cancer. (Mashable)

Want your kids to really laugh at your jokes? Steal some of these kids’ jokes, entertain them and make their day! (BuzzFeed)

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WCS Education - Wildlife Conservation Society

<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 13.3333px;">Explore nature, learn about the planet, and get close to animals—all in New York City! WCS zoo and aquarium day camps are for every young adventurer, from toddlers to teens. Campers experience hands-on learning, from STEAM classrooms and animal exhibits to nature trails and the beach. Recognized as industry leaders, the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) Education Department was the first of its kind to offer zoo camps and continues to provide award-winning programming. Visit wcs.education/camps to explore summer camps at the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and New York Aquarium!</span></span></p>

British Swim School - Long Island

<p>The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.  British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School’s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!</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>