Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Cat-lovers everywhere are feeling a sense of pride and validation as one little boy is heroically saved from a dog attack by his faithful feline. (CNN)

In a recent look at the google searches from pregnant women around the world, it appears that there are a variety of answers to the question: “What do pregnant women want?” (The New York Times)

One our fave NYC couples–Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudekis–were recently spotted in the city with their new baby, Otis. And the urban fam couldn’t be cuter! (Celeb Baby Laundry)

From the beach to the Continent, there are no shortage of family vacay options for summer that parents can also enjoy in their own way! (Elizabeth Street)

Wondering what the most popular baby names were on a state-by-state basis? The results are actually more homogenous than you might think! (HuffPost Parents)

Iconic 90s songstress Tori Amos is back with a new album–and she’s chatting about motherhood, music, and more! (Refinery 29)

Prepare for the upcoming chaotic summer season with a great roundup of DIY “life hacks” just for busy parents. (Mashable)

Talk about an awesome “push present!” It turns out that new parents can totally send their birth announcements to POTUS & FLOTUS and expect a signed reply. (Parents)

One mom’s struggles as she tells white lies in the name of getting the world (and her son’s school) to respect his choice to be vegan–what do you think? (Mommyish)

We love that awesome local mom Amy Poehler recently gave up her first class seat on an airplane to a mom with a new baby! (Crushable)

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!"

British Swim School - Long Island

The premier learn-to-swim provider for people of all ages, offering programs for children ages 3-months through adults.&nbsp; 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&rsquo;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!

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