Best Of The Web: January 25-31

Contributors: Sharon Beesley, Meghan Gearino, Elizabeth Raymond —

Think pregnancy needs to slow you down? Watch Aimee Roseborrough rock climb at 8 months pregnant and think again! (Huffington Post)

Comedian and new mom, Ahna Tessler, was shunned by “Funny or Die” after posting a skit of herself breast feeding her newborns. Justified? Check it out and decide for yourself. (NY Times)

Is honesty really the best policy? Read as one mom explains the benefits and necessities of lying to your children… (CNN)

Feeling a little sluggish with your new found pregnancy weight? Need a good laugh? Check out these awesomely awkward pregnancy photos. (iVillage)

Start minding your Ps and Qs! Travel and Leisure just named NYC the rudest city in the USA. Thank you and have a nice day! (Travel and Leisure)

Dino Day Care! A 190-million-year-old nursery (the oldest nesting site found to date!) was discovered in South Africa. (CBS News)

While some think there will never be another Steve Jobs, parenting.com tells you how to raise your kid to become the next computer guru. (Parenting)

Do men really strive for a son, while women pine for a daughter? Yes, according to a study by the journal Open Anthropology. (TIME)

Picky eaters, rejoice! Sweet potatoes are yummy and colorful (which kids love), and can be served with almost any meal. (Perezitos.com)

Teaching discipline, or horrible torture? A Brooklyn school policy limits children three bathroom breaks a week. (MSNBC)

Check out this interview with Design Mom Gabrielle Blair. This blogger mommy of six discusses adoption, baby names and, of course, designing! (Marginamia)

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British Swim School - Long Island

<p>The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.  British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School’s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!</p>

British Swim School - Manhattan

<p>The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.  British Swim School uses gentle teaching methods and a survival-first approach to help people of all experience levels become safer, stronger swimmers. British Swim School’s safe, fun, and effective instructional program has made it the preferred choice for parents and students for over 40 years. Come see the British Swim School difference!</p>

Asphalt Green

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Asphalt Green’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.<br />As the leading sports and fitness facility in Manhattan, Asphalt Green’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.</span></p>