Our Favorite Parenting Stories Of The Week

A thoughtful and more precise look at bullying than any we’ve seen as of late. Emily Bazelon, author of Stick and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying and Rediscovering the Power of Character and Empathy, deconstructs the definition and what it means for people on both sides of teasing and aggression. (New York Times)

At a special screening of her new movie “Admission,” Tina Fey talks parenting and mom judging. Her thoughts on breastfeeding and dishing out advice—right here. (Huffington Post)

If you’re looking to have a festive St. Patrick’s Day weekend, here is a list of delicious green food you can make for the family. (Babble)

Check out this fun rainy (or snowy) day activity: making robots from pie tins (SheKnows)

If you’ve got a football player in the house, be sure to double check any injury! Even football players without concussions can show signs of brain damage. (Time)

A $3,000 stroller that’s turning heads, the Aston Martin Silver Cross Surf sounds like something out of a James Bond film. This baby’s got a license to dirty diapers. (Babble)

Tweens and Victoria’s Secret: Can they coexist or should lingerie wait for high school? (Momaroo)

Are older parents better parents? This writer, whose mother was nearly 40 when he was born, says there are many advantages to waiting to have kids. (The Independent)

Designing a nursery can be challenging when there are so many great ideas and designs to choose from. To help get the ball rolling, here are 13 great styles that are trending right now. (People)

In the last decade, up to 90,000 children visited the hospital with severe food allergy reactions each year. But one doctor has a revolutionary allergy treatment that could save our kids from the difficulties of living with a fatal food allergy. (New York Times)

Babysitters can be a parent’s greatest gift, or their worst nightmare. Choosing someone to care for your little ones can be a big challenge. Here are 8 key questions that you should always ask potential sitters. (Modern Mom)

A local school is going green! See how GrowNYC has partnered with Wagner Middle School to create fun, educational programs geared toward sustainability and environmental awareness. (GrowNYC)

Find out how the addition of a furry friend can help autistic children with socialization. (Activist Post)

It’s a boy for Jessica Simpson! The singer accidentally let the news slip on Jimmy Kimmel. (People)

In case you missed it, this Times article on moms who’ve been arrested or spent time in jail because of substance abuse has won a journalism award from the Council on Contemporary Families. It’s worth a read! (New York Times)

 

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British Swim School - Long Island

<p>The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.  British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School’s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!</p>

Studio E Art Classes

<p>Art, drawing, illustration, painting, and pottery.  Studio E Art Classes for ages 2 ½ to adult offers a creative space to find joy and rest in the creative arts. 7-week sessions are available for all classes, or just drop into a class to give it a try.</p> <p>Studio E Art is a great place to schedule a birthday party, celebration, scout troop activity, fundraiser and more.  Summer camps for children and tweens are available for half or full day in art or pottery.</p> <p>Find a complete list of classes, descriptions, and times on our <a href="https://studioeartclass.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">website</a>, or give us a call at 631-744-4001</p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.295; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 8pt;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-bc02a8ce-7fff-3ce7-fefb-13163f0a79b6"></span></p> <p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.2; margin-top: 0pt; margin-bottom: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Calibri,sans-serif; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span id="docs-internal-guid-2e621915-7fff-f490-fe96-ea466c05ebda"></span></span></p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-eef1d235-7fff-f52c-632b-0a2c03581014"></span></p>

New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

<p dir="ltr"><strong>Summer Game Camp</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">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 –</p> <p dir="ltr">- Role-Playing games familiar and new, led by our master storytellers!</p> <p dir="ltr">- Enriching electives such as Chess, World Building, Character Acting, Crafts, Drawing, and more!</p> <p dir="ltr">- Discussion and media screening rooms during lunch!</p> <p dir="ltr">- A digital campus!</p> <p dir="ltr">- Moderated chat hours!</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">Join us for a summer of games, friends, and more!</p> <p dir="ltr">Mon - Fri 10am - 2:30pm</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Roleplay Expeditions: Dungeons & Dragons</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">No experience is required to join one of our Dungeons & 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 & 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 & Dragons workshop! </p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">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!</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>Dungeons & Dragons Junior</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">No experience is required to join one of our drop-in Dungeons & Dragons games. Our Dungeons & Dragons Jr. game provides a D&D storytelling experience without character sheets. Battle in dungeons, search for relics, and make new friends in our one-of-a-kind Dungeons & Dragons workshop! A great way to introduce young children to D&D so they can eventually move onto the main game.</p>