On The Blogroll: Momma’s Gone City

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Blogging From: New York, New York

Wrapped up in a sweet, aesthetically pleasing little bow is a true find in the Mommy blogosphere. Momma’s Gone City initially started as an intimate project from founder Jessica Shyba to journal New York City life with her children (for the benefit of family they left behind in California in a courageous move). Currently the blog is blossoming a popular portal for mommy advice, precious chronicles of Shyba’s children as they conquer the concrete jungle from dance lessons and karate and finding the happy medium between mommyhood and staying self-fulfilled.

A tale of tackling two children in New York seems entertaining enough to track on your blogroll, but Shyba’s recent joy, a third child, has her posts and adventures taking on a whole new set of challenges and triumphs. At the essence of Momma’s Gone City is Shyba’s own appreciation for the little things as she witnesses her children grow and change. It’s a valuable lesson to all of her readers that provides a sense of joy. Most posts are accompanied with adorable photosets of her little ones that can make any heart warm.

Though a lot of topics are cheery, Shyba also tackles struggles like nut allergies, asthma, and planning a day filled with conflicting schedules that seems nearly impossible. The light at the end of the tunnel is that Jessica always seems to get it done, and always with a fabulous smile. The true upside to Momma’s Gone City is the passion Jessica has for being a mom. It unintentionally inspires other moms to feel equally as involved and blessed with their children, no matter what life or the tribulations of city life may bring. Bonus points go to the marvelous giveaways that pop up every now and then in new posts. Be sure to check Momma’s Gone City often! — Melanie Baker

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New York Society of Play Summer Camp and Classes

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

Instituto Cervantes

Children and teenagers learn to understand and express themselves in Spanish, while improving their communication skills through a dynamic immersion program taught by NATIVE TEACHERS that combines CLASSES, ARTISTIC WORKSHOPS and FUN ACTIVITIES! All of our high-qualified teachers are native Spanish speakers who adapt the structure of the class to the needs and levels of each group while conducting the classes entirely in Spanish. We offer both Spanish Summer Camps and Regular Courses for children along the year to foster language learning and multicultural understanding.

Asphalt Green

Asphalt Green&rsquo;s high-quality sports programs start at 4 months old. Two beautiful facilities in vibrant Manhattan neighborhoods provide the optimal space for children to learn the fundamentals, play for leisure, or compete at the highest level. As the leading sports and fitness facility in Manhattan, Asphalt Green&rsquo;s never-before- seen training methods focus on improving your mental and physical game. Whether participating in swim, soccer, flag football, martial arts, basketball, baseball, tennis, or volleyball, coaches instill values that set athletes up for success in life and bring out their full potential in sports.