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)

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center

The School at the Mark Morris Dance Center offers year-round, community-based dance and music programming in a fully inclusive and nurturing environment, located in the heart of the Brooklyn Cultural District. The School&rsquo;s diverse and professional faculty provides progressive and non-competitive instruction with all of our classes accompanied by live music. Though we are a non-recital school, there are opportunities for students to perform and for parents to see their dancers in action.

Bounce! Family Entertainment Center

Bounce! Family Entertainment Center is an indoor birthday party and play space located in Syosset, NY. Perfect for birthday parties, group events, open play, and more! We have the best party packages on Long Island! Our facility has multiple AWESOME attractions: The Trampoline courts, The Adventure Zone, Bumper Cars, Laser Tag, Soft Play, Arcade, &amp; MORE! If you need a break from jumping and climbing, try out some of our delicious food from The Bounce Bites Kitchen! Come on in to any of our Open Play, Toddler Time, or Glow Night sessions!

Collina Italiana - Italian Language and Cultural Center

Italian Fun for Kids and Teens! Learning a new language isn&rsquo;t just fun&mdash;it&rsquo;s also great for the brain! Did you know that it can help develop essential skills for life? Studies show that learning a second language at a young age can improve problem-solving, critical thinking, and listening abilities, while boosting memory, focus, and multitasking skills. Children who are fluent in multiple languages also demonstrate increased creativity and mental flexibility. At Collina Italiana, we make learning fun with stories, games, activities, and conversation. Each class blends art, storytelling, singing, and dancing to keep kids engaged. For older children, our classes focus on grammar and vocabulary, providing the tools they need to learn and practice Italian in a small group setting, all while having fun with a variety of resources. Kids love exploring the stories behind our cultural traditions, adding a rich, hands-on experience to their language learning journey. &nbsp; &nbsp;