Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Family-in-Kitchen_iStockPeeling mangoes, de-yolking egg and cutting hard to cut cherry tomatoes—here are some kitchen hacks to make the jobs easier. (BuzzFeed)

How cool is this local dad–and member of the US national rugby team–who wrote a children’s book inspired by rugby? (The New York Times)

Parents can avoid the peskiness of children with nothing to do by creating an “I’m bored” jar. (Cup of Jo)

This fun video shows how certain every day activities can turn into comedies. Especially if a family has a prankster baby. (Mashable)

A mother took photos of her newborn baby with her dog’s newborn puppies. It is double the cuteness. (ABC)

Scientists speak out on whether a toddler’s vocabulary affect kindergarten performance. (Education Week)

The Fall 2015 movie season is full of excitement.  Here is a list of family friendly films coming out soon. (Mommy Nearest)

A Utah school caused controversy when they pulled a seven year old Native American boy out of class for his traditional Mohawk hairstyle.  This story has sparked a debate on whether or not school dress codes are becoming too strict and whether they unfairly impact certain children. (Mommyish)

Too cute! Just because babies aren’t heading”back to school,” there’s no reason they can’t get in on the fall fashion fun–check out this great roundup of autumn picks for babies. (MINIMODE)

The results are in! Kids love apples–and just in time for fall. Check out why apples are coming up as the fave fruit among kiddos lately. (Tech Times)

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Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day’s robot in their own “workshop”.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">The Foundry’s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> </span></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>

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>