Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

tylenolIt turns out taking Tylenol during pregnancy cause can hyperactivity in your child. Check it out. (CNN)

Want your kids to love healthy eating? You can actually condition them to eat their veggies, and like it! Here’s how. (New York Times)

The first two weeks of motherhood can be hard; that’s why you should take a look at these 10 important steps to make your new life as a mom a little bit easier. (Vogue)

Head’s up, parents! Are you guilty of any of these annoying ways to treat a babysitter? (Mommyish)

We’ve heard of dance parties, but nothing beats busting a move on a rug made of bubble wrap! (PBS Parents)

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Massachusetts elementary school-goers are surely elated with the news that homework will be nixed in favor of a longer school day, but will this bold tactic pay off educationally? (The Stir)

Have you seen these top family-centric moments from the Olympic Games in Rio? (POPSUGAR)

Check out these Pinterest crafts and recipes that both you and your kids will love! (BuzzFeed)

If you’re a fan of “Parks and Recreation,” try out one of these 59 baby names inspired by the show. (Huffington Post)

Are you looking for childcare? Try these tips when interviewing a baby sitter. (Momfilter)

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Speakitaly NYC

<p>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.  Small classes capped at 6 students to make sure each one gets the needed attention and facilitate learners' progress. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>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… Who doesn’t love what Italy represents in the kitchen, in history & in the arts?</p> <p>Speakitaly wants to support multilingual families who want to learn a new language or pass along their ancestor’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!"</p>

Gaga Madness

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Gaga is the hottest new sport in NYC. We've taken the fun of GAGA and pushed it into overdrive. Energetic coaches, pumped up music, sideline commentary, gear giveaways and more. Stay active and keep fit with this new craze that's sweeping the city.</span></p>

HudsonWay Immersion School

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">A pioneer in language immersion since 2005. After school language classes provide a fun and effective way for preschool and elementary children to learn Mandarin or Spanish language skills through project based learning and fun, engaging themes.</span></p>