Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

iphoneMobile app company Mamabear raised $1.4 million for a parenting app that monitors children’s social media use and more. (TechChrunch)

What is it like for prison babies who live in solitary confinement? Read one woman’s exploration of her birthplace, “the hole.” (The New York Times)

Parents, be sure to talk to your babies! New research in babies of 7-11 months shows just that babies’ brains rehearse speech mechanics long before they say their first word. (ScienceDaily)

Is breastfeeding your baby at a concert having it all or going too far? And just how much should a mom’s life change after having a child? (The Washington Post)

In the wake of school shootings, “viral humiliation,” and teen suicide, one dad decided to launch his family on a social experiment focused on compassion. (The Deseret News)

The fourth trimester? Yup, says this photographer. See how social media has been censoring motherhood. (Today)

Social media helps one family have a beautiful lasting memory of their baby daughter. (CNN)

How safe is co-sleeping? The data is split, thanks to a study that doesn’t take into account all possible factors. (CNBC)

We know Pharrell Williams is happy, especially when it comes to being a dad. (ABC News)

What are pregnant women especially sick of hearing all summer all? Check out this quick list! (Huffington Post)

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Asphalt Green

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Asphalt Green’s high-quality sports programs start at 4 months old. Two beautiful facilities in vibrant Manhattan neighborhoods provide the optimal space for children to learn the fundamentals, play for leisure, or compete at the highest level.<br />As the leading sports and fitness facility in Manhattan, Asphalt Green’s never-before- seen training methods focus on improving your mental and physical game. Whether participating in swim, soccer, flag football, martial arts, basketball, baseball, tennis, or volleyball, coaches instill values that set athletes up for success in life and bring out their full potential in sports.</span></p>

Belle da Costa Greene: A Librarian's Legacy

<p>The Morgan Library & Museum will present a major exhibition devoted to the life and career of its inaugural director, Belle da Costa Greene (1879–1950). Widely recognized as an authority on illuminated manuscripts and deeply respected as a cultural heritage executive, Greene was one of the most prominent librarians in American history. The exhibition will trace Greene’s storied life, from her roots in a predominantly Black community in Washington, D.C., to her distinguished career at the helm of one of the world’s great research libraries. Through extraordinary objects―from medieval manuscripts and rare printed books to archival records and portraits―the exhibition will demonstrate the confidence and savvy Greene brought to her roles as librarian, scholar, curator, and cultural executive, and honor her enduring legacy.</p>

Basketball City

<p>Beginning June 2024, Basketball City will be running a full weekly schedule of Summer</p> <p>Basketball Camps. We will have our professional staff of coaches teaching your kids weekly.</p> <p>Our camps are designed to teach kids the skills they need to become a better basketball player</p> <p>by using specific drills and fitness work that focus on the fundamentals of the game in a fun,</p> <p>safe and inclusive environment.  The camps run weekly varying in time and the number of days</p> <p>for ages 6-17. We have 3-, 4- & 5-day options with times ranging from 9-4pm or 9-3pm. Every</p> <p>camper will receive a jersey once they are registered and arrive. We are limiting the number of</p> <p>camp participants each week to ensure a safe and healthy environment for your children. The</p> <p>limited number of campers will also ensure that your child receives individual attention needed</p> <p>to improve their basketball skills. Our camps in the past typically include current and past NBA</p> <p>players and a collaboration with the Jr. Knicks, the National Basketball Players Association, as</p> <p>well as 5 Star Basketball, and our ever-popular Basketball City FUNdamentals Camp along with</p> <p>our Jr. NBA/NBA Cares NBA Draft/Skills Challenge Camp with future NBA talent.</p>