Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Stuck on what to get dad for Father’s Day this year? We love this gift guide that uses his Netflix queue to navigate finding that perfect present. (Cricket’s Circle)

Planning a trip this summer (or anytime) with your special needs child? Get some tested tips from a mom in the know about questions to ask, which cities are most accommodating, and more! (The New York Times)

If you’re planning a summer barbeque and want to mix up the traditional burgers-and-dogs routine, you need to check out these eight awesome grill recipes that are guaranteed to add flavor to your party! (Mashable)

For many parents, empty nesting is a long-dreaded event that they hope never arrives, but not for these moms. Read the list of tasks they are happy to kiss goodbye as a newly discovered empty-nester. (Huffington Post)

Gummy vitamins can be a great tool for sneaking extra nutrients into kids’ diets, but there might also be a hidden downside to these yummy alternatives. (Café Stir)

Summer is a great opportunity to take your kids outside and play in the park, but sometimes you need a break. These five must-see family movies will keep your kids entertained and give you a much-needed rest in between the sprinklers and ice cream trucks this season. (Mommy Nearest)

Scientists find increased rates of autism among children with teen moms and those whose parents have large gaps between their ages. (CBS)

Could this be the key to utopia? Check out what life is like on a commune where 100 adults parent 17 kids. (Yahoo Parenting)

Time to consult the Pinterest board for some craft projects! Here’s why STEM students should learn to sew. (Slate)

One very progressive law-maker in Queens is pushing to make feminine sanitary products free for teenagers as well as tax exempt in NYC! We love this health- and equality-centric idea. (Mommyish)

USC Gymnastics & Baseball Training Facility

We offer sports activities, after school programs, birthday parties &amp; private lessons for kids ages 3&ndash;13 years! Our gymnastics classes are a great way to keep your child active and healthy. We strive to empower and challenge children through the sport of gymnastics.

Monster Mini Golf

Upon entering Monster Mini Golf, all perceptions of traditional mini golf will be spirited away by the indoor, 18-hole, monster-theme, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course! The locations in <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/deerpark/">Deer Park</a>, and <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/gardencity/">Garden City, NY</a> invite guests to experience a host of family-oriented fun activities. Whether visiting for the first time or the one hundredth, mini golfers feel the excitement and adventure of playing mini golf amidst spooktacular monsters and custom, glow-in-the-dark, hand-painted artwork. While testing their skill on the fairways, lively music flows over the course from the unique &ldquo;WEIRD Radio&rdquo; station&rdquo; and an interactive DJ entertains golfers with contests, awarding cool prizes for the wackiest reasons. While the course is challenging enough for adults, it is also quite playable for children. Monster Mini Golf is open year-round and frightfully fun for the entire family. In addition to miniature golf and thrilling arcade and redemption games, the locations offer additional attractions. <a href="https://monsterminigolf.com/deerpark/">Monster Mini Golf in Deer Park, NY</a> offers a Laser Maze and a Virtual Reality experience. The Garden City location offers a Laser Maze, Bowling, and a Virtual Reality Experience. Two very posh, private party rooms are also available and are perfect for any event. Monster Mini Golf looks forward to making it a monstrous success. Monster Mini Golf is indoors, ensuring that the event will always take place, regardless of the weather. It is a climate-controlled, affordable source of family entertainment. For more details please visit <a href="http://monsterminigolf.com">monsterminigolf.com</a> or find them on Facebook.

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

Summer Game Camp There are many who do not feel safe sending their children back out into the world with summer camp, this year. To serve those parents and keep the children connected and stimulated during this challenging time, we are offering NYSP Digital Summer Camp. The name of the game with NYSP Summer Camp is community. We have made a large effort to make our camp feel like a living space, with features including &ndash; - Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers! - Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more! - Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch! - A digital campus! - Moderated chat hours! &nbsp; Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more! Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm &nbsp; Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons &amp; Dragons No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our game masters have pre-made character sheets, so you'll be able to start playing the game right away! We adapt the rules of traditional Dungeons &amp; Dragons to make them more approachable to children of various ages. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop!&nbsp; &nbsp; Public games meet once per week, with different groups every time. Private games meet 1 to 2 times per week with the same group of kids. Since the players and the storyteller in the group are consistent, this enables us to tell epic tales of adventure together! &nbsp; Dungeons &amp; Dragons Junior No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons &amp; Dragons games. Our Dungeons &amp; Dragons Jr. game provides a D&amp;D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons &amp; Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&amp;D so they can eventually move onto the main game.