Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Scientists say sleep should be an essential family value. A new study suggests that more parental sleep is related to more child sleep, which is related to decreased child obesity. (ScienceDaily)

Some say the more improvement is made in baby-related technology, the more paranoid parents become—and manufacturers are cashing in on the frenzy. (BBC)

Nezo art is officially the coolest (and cutest) naptime craft of all time! The Japanese “sleep posture art” that transforms napping babies into colorful adventurers crosses the Atlantic. (Distractify)

Is 2014 the “Year of the Dad’? Just in time for Father’s Day, a tally of this year’s successful “dad books” show promise of equality in parenting. (The Daily Beast)

Mother and writer Catherine Newman makes a bold claim: give kids your undivided attention or no attention at all—and it sounds about right. (The New York Times)

Who doesn’t love a party in the summer, especially a birthday party! Check out these cool ideas for a birthday theme that the kids will love! (Martha Stewart)

Disney movies wouldn’t be complete without a villain that we root against. These villains’ are actually based off of real people, which should come as no surprise because of Disney’s creative and thoroughness. (Flavorwire)

If you thought being an adult was stressful, try being a baby again! A spa in Texas now offers a spa for babies, giving the infants a relaxing break from their everyday life. (Today)

If you have a tween, chances are they have John Green on the brain! Get the scoop on just what the kids are reading (and watching) these days. (The New Yorker)

Hey dads–looking for the ultimate in Father’s Day chic? Follow Brad Pitt’s lead and sport a shirt with your child’s artwork on it! (The Stir)

Following the concept of the latest LEGO Ideas winner, LEGO is about to release its “Research Institute” collection, which will include, for the first time, female scientists! (Mentalfloss)

Pregnant Mila Kunis tells Jimmy Fallon she wants dads-to-be to stop saying “we’re pregnant” when announcing that their wives are expecting. (Time)

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.

Yuletide Factory

Fill your hearts with circus cheer&mdash;the merry daredevils of Cirque Mechanics (Zephyr, 2023) are back with an industrial-strength spectacular for you and your kin. Sparkling with holiday spirit, the ever energetic ensemble of acrobats transforms a drab assembly plant into a holly jolly Yuletide Factory! From the wonder of the German wheel to festive flips from the trampoline wall, they dash and dance through a pageant of powerhouse stunts with grins and goodwill. It&rsquo;s high-flying fun, comfort and joy for the whole family!

Young Actors at Strasberg

Young Actors at Strasberg&nbsp;offers a comprehensive array of acting programs for students in grades 2 &ndash;&nbsp;12. Classes provide kids and teens with a foundation in Lee Strasberg's Method Acting and the tools to succeed in the professional industry &ndash;&nbsp;all while maintaining a fun and playful environment. Programs are tailored to encompass students at all levels, from those just beginning their acting journey to Broadway veterans and professional child actors. Young Actors at Strasberg alumni include Lady Gaga, Sophia Lillis, Angelina Jolie, Chris Evans, Scarlett Johansson and Rosario Dawson! Young Actors&nbsp;Programs are available online and in-person at our New York Campus, located in Union Square. Saturday, After-School and Online classes are offered during the traditional school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) and Monday through Friday day camps and intensives are held in&nbsp;July and August. About The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute: Founded in 1969 by Lee and Anna Strasberg, The Lee Strasberg Theatre &amp; Film Institute is the only school that teaches Lee Strasberg's work in its complete and authentic form. The Institute's goal is to provide students with a craft that will help them create a reality and respond truthfully in imaginary circumstances, regardless of the style or form of material being used. LSTFI is proud to have award-winning alumni from around the world working as writers, directors, and actors in all mediums.