Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

dolphinWe’ve all heard of “Tiger Moms” and even “Jellyfish Moms,” but what exactly is a “Dolphin Mom”? It turns out, we may just have a happy medium on our hands! (Time)

There’s a new baby-based meme and it’s poised to break the internet (at least of our own LOLs are any indication). Hint…eyebrow pencil is involved. (Don’t Poke The Bear)

We love seeing two of our fave NYC dads–Louis CK and Jimmy Fallon–swap fatherhood tips and tales! (Crushable)

Sometimes a nanny (or any childcare professional) can be just like a member of the family in their own special way. We love this touching essay about one author’s relationship to her childhood nanny. (The New York Times Magazine)

In the happy (and healthy) culmination of a very rare twin pregnancy, two newborns held hands with one another moments after coming into the world. Talk about the ultimate pre-Mother’s Day gift for their mama! (Mashable)

We’re swooning over the release of The Glow’s new book…and these sweet outtake photos are an added bonus of stylish motherhood inspo! (The Glow)

It just proves the theory that Canadians really are the most polite people on Earth! One Canadian family got a Mother’s Day brunch surprise when they saw their bill included a “well-behaved child” discount. (Click 2 Houston)

Home movies are a thing of the past–catching your little one on an audio recording is the new hot thing in memory-making. (Elizabeth Street)

The latest craze in kid-friendly DIY projects? Balloon art! Get the deets on this fun craft (that’s perfect for summer b-day party decor). (Brit&Co)

What could be chicer than one of our fave lifestyle blogs chatting in the kitchen with local mom–and co-owner of Lauduree USA–Elisabeth Holder? (Eye Swoon)

In an increasingly technological world, is computer programming replacing foreign language-learning as the new must-do for young students looking for a head start? (The New York Times)

Kerry Washington recently gave birth to a healthy baby girl…but is still sticking to her guns about not discussing her personal life in the press. Read how she’s thanking fan for the congrats in a subtle way! (Crushable)

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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>

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

<p><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day’s robot in their own “workshop”.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">All classes maintain a very low student-to-teacher ratio, allowing for plenty of individualized instruction and socializing. The supplies are shipped in advance and classes are led by amazing instructors, taking all the pressure off parents.</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">  </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;">The Foundry’s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: small; background-color: #ffffff;"> </span></p>

Music Together

<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-value="{" data-sheets-userformat="{">Music Together® 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.</span></p>