Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

t1larg.stay.home.dad.tsA new class of creative stay-at-home dads is changing the nature of working from home and family dynamics. (The New York Times)

Helicopter parents found to actually harm their children regardless of the support and love they think they provide. (TIME)

Hey moms-to-be! Are you ready for your Labor Day? Moms share methods they’ve used to induce their own labor. (Crickets Circle)

Several teachers report that they are no longer able to refer to a student’s behavior as “wrong” but only “unexpected.” (News Observer)

One mom learns how to handle her sidelined pup after he becomes a big brother to a new human sibling. Check out how she did it! (Mommy Nearest)

These dads know how to use their Instagrams to show off that they still have it by cooking awesome meals, being fashionable and providing funny advice on fatherhood. (Mashable)

In search for summer crafts activities that won’t leave you cleaning up forever? We love these six projects that are easy, fun and entertaining for you and your toddler! (Mommyish)

These royally charming photos of Prince George with his younger sister Princess Charlotte will melt your heart with cuteness. (Yahoo)

After a 4-year-old girl dressed up as Spiderman to her preschool classroom, fellow students teased her about the costume because Spiderman is a boy, and she’s a girl. Parents then organized a superhero parade in New York City where kids could dress up as whoever they wanted, regardless of gender. (NBC)

Vegetarians can sprout up at any age. This 3-year-old boy gives an inspiring speech about why he won’t eat fish or meat, and it brings his mother to tears. (Cup of Jo)

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CK Kids

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">CK Kids offers various classes and programs, including Afterschool Program, Lil Chefs, Boys Hip-Hop, Ninja Starz, Lil Artists, CK Kids Athletic Programs, Acrobatics, Dance and Drama, and Karate. </span></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>

Gaga Madness

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Gaga is the hottest new sport in NYC. We've taken the fun of GAGA and pushed it into overdrive. Energetic coaches, pumped up music, sideline commentary, gear giveaways and more. Stay active and keep fit with this new craze that's sweeping the city.</span></p>