Our Favorite Parenting News Stories Of The Week

Prince George was photographed wearing an adorable holiday sweater vest. And yes, he looks absolutely adorable! (Crushable)

Tis the season to play tourist in your own town. Check out a great guide to exploring NYC during the holidays with kids. (New York Times)

Congrats to one of our fave local indie actresses, Gaby Hoffman, on the birth of her first child: A healthy baby girl! (Design & Trend)

Here’s an interesting take on the disparities between school suspensions—this time it’s girls (black v. white). (Slate)

One mom’s take on why breaking the rules (when it comes to running on the playground) is a good thing. (Yahoo Parenting)

When your kids inevitably start questioning whether you are Santa, here’s a really sweet way to talk to them. (Pop Sugar)

This is a video of the cutest little girl getting caught in her pantry eating Nutella (Elite Daily).

This is an article showing examples of different children’s artwork with pictures that end up looking great (Buzzfeed).

Get your kiddos in the holiday mood with this Chanukah version of “Shake it Off” by Taylor Swift in music video form. (Mashable)

Still have some last-minute shopping to do for the new or expectant mama in your life (or for yourself, for that matter)? Check out this lovely out-of-the-box gift guide! (Guest of a Guest)

HudsonWay Immersion School

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.

Brooklyn Robot Foundry - Virtual Classes

Brooklyn Robot Foundry offers super fun online robot-building classes for children 2-13 years old!&nbsp;&nbsp;Each week, students are introduced to new engineering concepts and components while building that day&rsquo;s robot in their own &ldquo;workshop&rdquo;.&nbsp;&nbsp;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Foundry&rsquo;s main focus however, is that kids have fun, get creative, and enjoy being part of this STEAM-loving community!&nbsp;

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;