Best Of The Web: February 29-March 6

Contributors: Meghan
Gearino

Here’s a weekly roundup of parenting articles that piqued
our interest. Enjoy! —

Oscar style advice from a pair of sharp 4- and 6-year-old sisters. We wish these little ones had been doing red carpet coverage
live! (Mom-101)

In case you missed it, have you heard of the latest coffee
house trend? Babyccinos!
No, we’re not kidding. (The Brooklyn
Paper)

Linsanity got ya? Join the Jeremy
Lin craze and learn about his upbringing and his tight-knit family. (New York Times)

Slow cookers have been making a comeback, especially as busy
working parents still crave real food for their families—in spite of shortened
after-work free time. For a list of great
slower cooker cook books, and some food for thought, check out this recent
post on the Public Library’s blog. (NYPL)

The iconic wrap dress is not just for moms anymore. Here is
a preview of Diane von Furstenberg’s upcoming
collection at GapKids. (The
Huffington Post Canada)

Meatballs, ever popular among little ones, are quickly
becoming the new trend in restaurants. Check out these meatball-themed
restaurants, including NYC’s very own Meatball
Shop! (CNN)

Douglas Kennedy, son of Robert Kennedy, was arrested at a New
York hospital for endangering the welfare of a child
when he took
his newborn son outside the hospital for a walk. Are these rules too harsh,
or were nurses simply looking after the baby’s wellbeing? (Fox News)

When superstition trumps science! Old wives tales seem to
reign among pregnancy
worries around the world. (Babble)

Brush up on your Mom-Ed with Alice Bradley and Eden
Kennedy’s Childbirth 101 series. The latest episode is on the end of the third
trimester and all of its symptoms. Warning: you may laugh a little. (Finslippy)

And before we go, Happy Leap Year! Find out what it’s like being
born on the most elusive day of the year. (Daily Mail)

Brooklyn Music School

<span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For over a century, we at The Brooklyn Music School have strived to make the joy of music, dance and performance accessible to everyone no matter their age, background, or financial status. <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In addition to offering affordable in-person and online private and group music lessons, dance classes, after-school programs, and community outreach, we also provide space for&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Brooklyn and NYC artists to perform in our 250-seat Spanish-style theatre. Come by for a night of live music, or join us for a class! <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial; color: #000000; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Visit BrooklynMusicSchool.org to learn more, register for classes, or view our calendar for upcoming events.&nbsp;

Speakitaly NYC

SPEAKITALY NYC offers stimulating and entertaining lessons for children 0 to 16 years through a wide combination of activities based on the communicative approach anchored in the Common European Framework of Reference: active learning (group work, role plays, etc.) and practice exercises aimed to improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Kids will start speaking and using Italian in a very natural way.&nbsp; Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress.&nbsp; Our method is driven by a didactic method that is the result of constant updates, professional certifications and more than 10 years of experience in working with non-native speakers from different native languages and levels of knowledge. Our aim is to develop a range of Italian language skills while improving accuracy that will enable the students and participants to interact without stress or feeling rushed. We want to help those in the community really embrace not only the true culture in Italy but the Italian culture within New York City&hellip; Who doesn&rsquo;t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history &amp; in the arts? Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor&rsquo;s heritage and culture. Raffaella, the founder said: "We see language awareness and intercultural sensitivity as the milestones for an inclusive society. Italian, like all other languages, is an enrichment and a growth in every way. Vi aspettiamo!"

Music Together

Music Together&reg; is for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and their parents/caregiver. The classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes and movement, and instrument play activities that are developmentally appropriate for the children and easy for parents and caregivers, regardless of their own musical ability.