Oscars Abridged, Dan Zanes' New Album, "Twin Town", More

hugh jackman oscars.pngSo did you watch the Oscars?  No?  While you’ve probably heard more than enough about the winners, the fashion, and the movies, here are the two picks from the broadcast worth watching, from the Mamacita Poppins herself.  Click through to also check out an atheists take on Dan Zanes new religious album, the weirdest and possibly cutest candle holder, “Twin Town”, and finally – a bra dryer.  That’s right, you heard me….

My Body Belongs to Me Helps Parents (Not) Talk About (Cringe) Sexual Abuse

200902241014.jpgThere are some topics that you just don't ever want to have to discuss with your child. But Jill Starishevsky knows from experience the danger of hiding your head in the sand. As a New York City child abuse and sex crimes prosecutor, Jill has seen too many sad stories of children who were being sexually abused and just didn't know what to do about it.

But it was one girl's story that made her realize she could do something about it. This little 9 year old girl said that she was being abused by her stepfather for years when she saw a segment on Oprah about child abuse that told her to tell an adult. The next day she went in to school and told her teacher. Jill put that bad guy in jail, but realized that sometimes with kids it really is as simple as that.

Are you following KidBuzzNY, Our Twitter Group?

kidbuzzny-widget.png I have to admit. I've always been afraid of starting a forum or anything like that on this site. It feels like hosting a party when you're not sure if anyone is going to come. But I'm pleased to say that our new Twitter group, KidBuzzNY, has really taken off. In just over a week we already have over 100 followers and a very active group of contributors sharing ideas, tips and information on cool stuff for kids in New York.

Where to go and what to call it, dealing with debt, and did Rhianna deserve it

DSC00525.jpgOk ladies let’s talk.  Let’s all just admit that when it comes to using public toilets or when we’re camping that we wish - even just a little bit- that we were built like the boys.  One inventive entrepreneur has come up with a solution, so they claim.  Speaking of boy parts and girl parts, how do you speak of them?  Do your children know the clinical names or nicknames?  This compelling matter along with a few more links including the disturbing trend for young girls to blame victims for domestic violence, some ideas for paying off credit card debt and find out which neighborhood is becoming the hottest place for new families.  This is the good stuff, right here!

10 More Free Story Times for Indoor Fun

Sometimes a story time is just the right amount of activity for us when we don't want to commit to a whole involved outing, but we want something to do out of the house. Plus, they are relatively restful and easy for the exhausted grown-ups. We've written about the story times at Barnes & Noble and the New York Public Library, plus some others, but if you're bored of your same old, same old, here are some interesting new-to-you storytimes to check out, many of them in fun places that you'll be able to stretch your story hour into a full day of fun:  

Camp Create Dreams

Welcome to Camp Create Dreams, Manhattan’s most exciting and most memorable Summer Camp! Camp Create Dreams is back for its third year to give your child the most original summer camp experience yet! No other camp has daily arts and crafts, indoor swimming, outdoor play time, music, dancing games, the best snacks ever, and themed weeks to entertain your child’s imagination! Each day incorporates birthday party zest, whether it is Pirate Princess or Fun on the Farm week. “Exciting Themed Fridays” wrap each week up with a magically themed activity! This year your child can plan on attending a Carnival, complete with face painting and balloon twisting one week , meeting adorable cuddly animals and crazy cool reptiles the next! Other weeks will include gaining self defense skills from a Karate instructor, making Sand Art creations, stuffing their own Cuddle - Pet, and performing Wacky Science experiments! Each day is filled with fun and adventure, created to fulfill your child’s camp dreams. Don’t let your child miss out on the most Creative Camp of the year: Camp Create Dreams 2009 … A memory to last a lifetime.

Our camp program starts July 6th through August 17th, Ages are from 5-10 years. We also have a choice of a 3 week session or per week.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL – Sign up before May 1st and receive $50 .00 discount per session.

Signing up more than 1 child?... receive $25.00 off per week for each additional sibling after the first child!

HOURS : Mon – Fri 9am- 3pm              Optional – Early Drop Off/ Late Pick Up

Contact us @ 212.447.7263                        website: www.creativedreamparties.com                         

Email: camp@createdreams.com

apple seeds day camp

apple seeds is proud to launch it’s third summer of camp apple seeds!

Recently awarded “Best Day Camp” by Nickelodeon’s Parent’s Connect, camp apple seeds is an opportunity for preschoolers to play, laugh and make friends while developing independence and self-confidence. Programs are designed for children ages 3 – 4 and foster fun, curiosity and learning in a safe and clean environment built just for them.

“camp apple seeds is distinctive in many ways,” says camp director Janelle Rooks. “Besides low camper to staff ratios, our camp offers unique activities that reflect what parents and kids have come to love about apple seeds.”

Each day, after recreational play in our playground, campers participate in a special theme for the day (past themes have included Olympics, the beach, outer space and Native Americans). Through activities like, cooking, science, construction, art, crafts, music, movement, dance, language and many more, kids gain confidence, learn to share and work together, make friends, but most importantly, have fun.

“Because we are still a new program and facility, our ideas are fresh and out of the box,” says Co-Founder Alison Qualter Berna.

 

Camp runs from 9:30am – 12:30pm and includes a healthy snack.

camp apple seeds runs from June 8th - August 19th. We offer two, three and five day options. Session dates are as follows:

Session 1: June 8th - June 19th   

Session 2: June 22nd - July 3rd   

Session 3: July 6th - July 17th    

Session 4: July 20th - July 31st     

Session 5: Aug 3rd - Aug 14th      

Session 6: Aug 17th - Aug 28th

           

Please call 212.792.7590 for details and to register. Register now and receive 10% off summer camp registration. www.appleseedsnyc.com 

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