Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

catchA court recently ruled that New York City parents do not have the right to send their non-vaccinated children to school if another child in the school is at risk for (or has) a vaccine-preventable disease. What do you think? (Vox)

What makes catch so important for fathers and sons (and even daughters)? There may be emotional and psychological rewards from the simple game. (U.S. News

Does finding out your baby’s sex before the birth push a gender identity on the child? (Babble)

Ah, adventures in grocery shopping! Check out this hilarious list of the typical parents you see at the grocery store–are you on it? (Mommyish)

Does the future of our nation rest on school lunches? Get the scoop on the debate(s) surrounding improving food offerings in our schools. (Time)

The power of providing verbal positive reinforcement is a live in Brooklyn! One local mom reflects on her experience with explaining to her children often when and why she is proud of them. (Brooklyn Paper)

A mother got in touch with her creative side by dressing her son up in different costumes while her daughter was at preschool–and we’re loving the resulting images. (ABC News)

Looking for a fun summertime craft you can do at home with the kids? Martha Stewart has a handmade jewelry project that you and your children can create together! (Martha Stewart)

You’re never too young to begin living your dreams; the University of Miami has recruited a stellar 9-year-old basketball star! (Today)

How lovely–Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard have announced that they’re expecting their second child. Look like little Lincoln will be a big sister! (People)

Building your baby registry? Check out this handy list of faux pas to avoid! (Cricket’s Circle)

At a recent summit on Working Families, President Obama pushed for the expansion of family-friendly workplace policies, including flexible work arrangements, higher minimum wage, and childcare. (Aljazeera America)

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<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>

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<p>Kids will learn, rehearse, and perform the wonderful Maurice Sendak and Carole King musical, Really Rosie. For 10 weekdays, campers will take part in physical and vocal warm-ups and learn choreography, staging, and vocal parts. They’ll develop skills in acting, singing, character development, and more. This camp will ignite your child’s imagination and passion for performing, build their self-esteem, and help them form lasting friendships. They’ll have fun! At camp’s end, the kids will perform Really Rosie for family members and friends. Kids of all levels of experience, ages 8 through 13, are welcome to join.</p>