Our Favorite Parenting Stories Of The Week

Good news in a not so good economy: the Brooklyn Navy Yard is becoming a small manufacturing hub where start-ups like a new baby spoon business can get off the ground (New York Times)

Does your family have a hothead? Take the heat out of spousal arguments with these easy-to-implement tips. (NPR)

As a British fashion designer and mother of three boys, it’s no surprise that supermom Victoria Beckham is busy. Check out her thoughts on balancing work and motherhood. (Huffington Post)

Is there a “right” age to have a baby? Read responses from women who had their first child in their 20s, 30s, and 40s. (Babble)

What happens when hormones collide at home? One mother shares her experience as a menopausal mother with a growing adolescence in one household. (Motherlode)

Planning on giving birth at home? Here are some important guidelines pediatricians would like you to look into. (Time)

It’s a commonly held belief that babies who develop their motor skills late also struggle with sensory development. Not to worry! Little ones crawl on their own schedules and late crawling rarely indicates a deeper problem. (Slate)

Cinco de Mayo is this week and we just know you’d love to celebrate with the kids. Here are 5 do-it-yourself ideas that will liven up any family party! (SheKnows)

If you want to parent like the POTUS, then you can’t be afraid of getting inked. President Obama shares his very hands-on approach to prevent his daughters from getting tattoos. (Huffington Post)

The Bush family welcomes a new bundle of joy. Will Grandpa George W. go by Gampy of Jefe? (People)

Want to give your son or daughter their fairytale prom night? Then you better be prepared to pay it forward. Here’s how much parents are spending on prom these days. (New York Times)

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Dance Workshop - NY

<p dir="ltr">Nestled in the heart of the UES, Dance Workshop is a community-focused studio committed to dance education in a loving and safe environment. Dance Workshop offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre and Acro for ages 2+. They also offer a Pre-Professional Company track for dancers interested in taking their technique to the next level. Trial classes may be scheduled with the studio at the start of the season. Dance with Dance Workshop!</p> <p dir="ltr">MaryAnn Grasso founded Dance Workshop in 1979. Her daughter Nanci later joined her at the helm and in 2016 established Dance Workshop on the Upper East Side of NYC. MaryAnn and Nanci have devoted their lives to dance education, community and the development of children; raising dancers and sound human beings alike. Dance Workshop has seen thousands of dancers pass through the doors. They believe dance has the power to elevate and change lives!</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-78b9d4ab-7fff-0ea8-b84f-04a5fe908f8c"></span><span id="docs-internal-guid-78b9d4ab-7fff-0ea8-b84f-04a5fe908f8c"><br /></span></p>

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp

<p>Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp offers five daily rotating activities such as swimming, ice skating gymnastics, rock climbing, parkour, indoor/outdoor turf, and courts plus more in its ample 175,000 sq. ft. facility and 35-acre outdoor area. Aviator Summer Camp also offers off-site and on-site field trips such as a day at Green Meadows Farm, Launch Trampoline Park, and a Brooklyn Cyclones game. The summer camp runs from 9 am-5 pm with early drop off and late stay available. Bus transportation is also available throughout Brooklyn. Lunch and an afternoon snack are included. Sign up by February 28th to receive up to $300 off camp with early bird discounts.</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>