Summer Supplies

Skin Protector: Getting all the nooks and crannies of your infant’s skin covered with sunscreen can be a challenge. Baby Blanket’s Tender Scalp Sunblock Spray ($6.50) and SPF 45 Sunscreen Spray Lotion For Babies ($10) help make your job easier. Both products offer broad spectrum YVA/UVB protection, are hypoallergenic, non-stinging, water-resistant and are SPF 45. (Babyblanketsuncare.com)

Hat Heads: Finally, a kids’ sun protection hat that doesn’t make them look like tourists. Tuga Wear’s UV protective hats for kids come in cool styles for boys and girls that will leave them summering in style while protecting their skin. ($18; tugasunwear.com)

Beach Bake: The beachside answer to an Easy Bake oven is Melissa & Doug’s Seaside Sidekicks Sand Cookie Set. Budding mini-chefs will spend hours forming their own sand cookies while you kick back in your beach chair with a book. ($14.87; amazon.com)

Cool Treats: Nothing beats the heat like a cool treat. With the Zoku Quick Pop Maker you can make your own popsicles in as little as seven minutes. Choosing what flavor to make, however, might take you a bit longer. ($49.95; williams-sonoma.com)

Shady Days: Stay cool anytime, anywhere with the Portabrella portable folding beach umbrella. It weighs only six pounds, folds to just 24 inches, has a three-way tilting canopy and an SPF of 100. Equally as useful for the beach or an afternoon picnic in the park, it takes just a few minutes to set up and disassemble. (Starts at $29.95; shadeusa.com)

Little Feet: Even the tiniest family members can keep their toes cool in infant and toddler Havaianas. A miniaturized version of the popular Brazilian rubber thongs, kids’ Havaianas have the same cushioned rubber footbed as the adult ones but also have a removable soft elastic back strap to keep little feet in place. (Start at 16.95; us.havaianas.com)

Thirst Quencher: With BornFree’s new Twist’nPop toddler cup, your tot can stay hydrated without spills. The 14 oz. ergonomic design is easy to hold with a unique pop-up soft silicone straw that twists back into the cap when done. And like all BornFree products, the cup is BPA- and phthalate-free. ($8.99; toysrus.com)

Bag It: Skip Hop’s new Central Park Outdoor Blanket Cooler Bag makes everything from family picnics to beach outings convenient and stylish. It includes an insulated area to keep snacks and drinks cool. It also unfolds into a 5×5 water-resistant blanket (available in two designs). Or, detach the ice pack and it’s a compact messenger bag! ($45; skiphop.com)

Robin Saks Frankel is the founder of Crib Notes, a free monthly e-newsletter for parents of kids ages 0 to 3 and Facebook’s “The Greatest Friday Playgroup Ever!,” a weekly playgroup for uptown moms.

Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND® New York Resort

Monstrous Family fun returns with Brick-or-Treat at LEGOLAND&reg; New York Resort! &nbsp; The signature children&rsquo;s Halloween event kicks off October 3rd&nbsp;when the Park transforms into a bewitching party filled with candy, seasonal shows, and Halloween themed LEGO characters. The event runs on all operating dates in October, with all festivities included in general admission. Meet LEGO Monster characters like Spider Lady and Wacky Witch and make your way to the treat stations around the Park. Don&rsquo;t forget your costumes! &nbsp; New for 2024: Monster Party Nights at LEGOLAND New York Hotel! Book a Brick-or-Treat overnight package in October to enjoy extra sweet Halloween-themed fun after a day in the Park. Hotel guests will have the opportunity to eat breakfast with a Monster, participate in themed crafts and LEGO builds, rock out at the Monster Dance Party each night, and more! &nbsp; AWESOME AWAITS at LEGOLAND&reg; New York Resort, the ultimate LEGO&reg; theme park destination, for kids ages two through twelve and their families. Ride, climb, and build your way through seven LEGO themed lands. &nbsp;

That's Mandarin

That's Mandarin is one of the oldest Chinese language schools in China. With a unique approach to language learning and our own in-house teaching methodologies; we aim to be not only the most experienced, but also one of the best Mandarin schools in China! We focus on providing the smoothest service and the best teaching experience to all our students; no matter whether they are studying Chinese online with our innovative online language learning system or at one of our Chinese language schools in China. Founded in 2005, That&rsquo;s Mandarin has been delivering excellence in Chinese teaching for over 15 years to more than 30,000 students of different nationalities. We now have schools in Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen with plans to open more locations in more cities soon.&nbsp; &nbsp; COURSE INFO&nbsp; Learn Chinese online and enjoy private online classes with our professional native Chinese teachers anytime, anywhere. Our Online Chinese Course is perfect for students abroad who want to learn Chinese remotely. Besides, online Chinese classes are also a great opportunity for those who don&rsquo;t have enough time to come to our Mandarin school. By using That&rsquo;s Mandarin special learning platform, you can have online Mandarin classes with our teachers anytime and anywhere.&nbsp; &nbsp; We Offer：&nbsp; &bull; Standard Chinese Course&nbsp; &bull; HSK Preparation Course&nbsp; &bull; Chinese Course for Kids&nbsp; &bull; Chinese Course for Corporate Clients&nbsp; &nbsp; All lessons are private Chinese classes with certified native Chinese teachers with 24/7 access to our online system.&nbsp; For every new student we offer a free trial lesson with us.&nbsp; &nbsp; Online Classes Content:&nbsp; &nbsp; REAL-LIFE PRACTICE&nbsp; &bull; Communication skills&nbsp; &bull; Speaking practice&nbsp; &bull; Real-life situations&nbsp; &bull; Modern Chinese expressions&nbsp; &nbsp; LANGUAGE LEARNING&nbsp; &bull; HSK Vocabulary&nbsp; &bull; Daily Vocabulary&nbsp; &bull; Useful Grammar&nbsp; &bull; Set Phrases&nbsp; &bull; Slang &amp; Idioms&nbsp; &nbsp; CULTURAL ELEMENTS&nbsp; &bull; Chinese culture&nbsp; &bull; Natural wonders&nbsp; &bull; Famous sights&nbsp; &bull; Festivals &amp; traditions&nbsp; &bull; Classic literature, opera &amp; art&nbsp; &nbsp; HEATED DISCUSSIONS&nbsp; &bull; Discovering interesting topics&nbsp; &bull; Discussing global topics&nbsp; &bull; Social phenomena&nbsp; &bull; Cultural differences&nbsp; &nbsp; How&nbsp;much?&nbsp; The price starts at $24. &nbsp; When?&nbsp; The schedule depends on your availability as the course is fully customized.&nbsp; &nbsp; Where?&nbsp; We use our in-house digital platform NihaoCafe to help you connect with your teacher, review class notes, and schedule classes.&nbsp; &bull; Online Chinese Class content and teacher&rsquo;s notes automatically get recorded into the system, so it&rsquo;s easy to review your classes&nbsp; &bull; There&rsquo;s a huge teaching resource database, so you can prepare for your future online Chinese classes in advance&nbsp; &bull; There is an online course arrangement system that manages your booked Chinese classes &ndash; to guarantee that wherever you are, you and your teachers can stay informed about the online Mandarin class schedule and changes&nbsp; &bull; Teachers can also add their own courseware including webpages, PowerPoint presentations, videos, etc. into the system anytime&nbsp; &nbsp; &bull; Our professional IT team is online 24 hours a day, ready to solve any unexpected issues&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; CONTACT: &nbsp; Website: https://www.thatsmandarin.com&nbsp; Email: info@thatsmandarin.com&nbsp; &nbsp; Phone: +86 10 8448 9799&nbsp;

Aviator Sports Summer Day Camp

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.