Date: June, 2009
Bad News about the Site
by Karen on 6/25/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Unfortunately, my site has been hacked. I have been trying to deal with this for the last 4 days. I don’t know yet whether I have lost all the data yet, or not. It appears I have lost all the images on the posts. So, as of now, I am not posting anything new until [...]
New Parents Group for South Brooklyn
by Karen on 6/24/09 | 2 Comment(s)
Hey! There’s another new Yahoo Group that started for Southern Brooklyn parents…..now, this means for those that live in South Brooklyn- not Brooklynites from the South of the U.S.! Here is their description and URL. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/southbrooklynparents “Southern Brooklyn Parents” is… “A group for parents and expecting parents who live in South Brooklyn (Marine Park, Sheepshead [...]
Pools Open on Saturday
by Karen on 6/24/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Well, at least technically…but the bummer is, the forecast is for rain. Well, so what? Who doesn’t swallow some water while swimming anyway?! I did have an awesome post about pools but I can’t find it since Google seems to have lost my site entirely. So, here is some basic information and the link to [...]
Advice For Pregnant Women (and not so pregnant ones)
by Karen on 6/23/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Since I am going to speak to expectant parents tonight, (through Babybites.com) being pregnant has been on my mind. I remember how exciting and unnerving the whole experience was. It was the first time I didn’t know my body. As I write this, I am sitting in my workout clothes with no actual plan to [...]
Parents Cooking Class Begins in July
by Karen on 6/21/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Our new Foodie Expert, Debbie Koenig, of Words To Eat By, is starting a new series of her “Parents Need to Eat Too “cooking class. It sounds brilliant so I wanted to pass the information on to you all. Here’s the scoop from Debbie: We’ll meet once a week in my apartment’s kitchen. Babies and [...]
Steel Cut Oatmeal on Overnight mode
by Karen on 6/21/09 | 1 Comment(s)
Those of you who read this blog regularly, know what a terrible cook I am. I mean reallllyyy terrible. I have tried to cook steel cut oatmeal overnight at least, mmmmm……9 times and have always end up with crusty hard oatmeal. Not appetizing. So, was I thrilled to read our new Foodie Expert, Debbie Koenig’s [...]
Father’s Day Ode
by Karen on 6/19/09 | 1 Comment(s)
I am SO excited for Soho Parenting! They have a new blog with the brilliant title of ParenTalk. They are cross-posting from their blog to ours, but they also have additional content that is original. As you know, Soho Parenting is smart, practical, insightful and just, darn good. Here is a Father’s Day Ode that [...]
Rainy Day Suggestions and Brooklyn Summer Fun
by Karen on 6/19/09 | 1 Comment(s)
Is this weather the worst or WHAT? If you are going as bonkers as we are over here, two suggestions: 1. Check our Indoor/Rainy Day Activities and Play Spaces recommendations 2. Check the blog www.eensies.com: they always have good indoor project ideas (making their play doh recipe is high on my list for this weekend) [...]
Songs for City Kids
by Karen on 6/17/09 | 2 Comment(s)
Thanks to Papa Tree for this sensitive and informed review of a new CD for kids living in New York. Since he is a musician and has an ear (and I don’t) I am sending all music reviews his way from now on. Jeremy and Clare, the musicians of this album, have an upcoming gig [...]
A Child Grows Events
by Karen on 6/17/09 | 1 Comment(s)
First of all, Happy Father’s Day to all the daddies out there. I hope you do something wonderful to celebrate your day. Papa Tree has decided he wants the whole day off (copycat!). I loved my Mother’s Day off and it totally revitalized me after lying in bed all day, reading. However, I would hate [...]
New Guide from Home Births to Hospitals: Better Birth
by Karen on 6/15/09 | 0 Comment(s)
When you are expecting, you are totally overwhelmed about all the pregnancy books out there. Who to read, which ones are “your style?” Megan, who is a well-respected doula and Expert on this blog, reviews a new book called : Better Birth: The Ultimate Guide to Childbirth from Home Births to Hospitals. I was interested [...]
No Tube Socks on Vanderbilt Ave- but fun!
by Karen on 6/12/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Just a quick addition to Events. This came in from reader Monica- thanks Monica! (While there don’t forget to check out my favs on Vanderbilt Ave: Old Brooklyn Creamery, Corduroy Kids Store and then end up at Prospect Park). Just wanted to let you know about the fun street event on Vanderbilt Ave every Sunday [...]
How To Organize A Pantry
by Karen on 6/12/09 | 5 Comment(s)
Full disclosure: I had tried reordering it myself three times, my sister once, a babysitter once and my husband….hmm…never! So, we decided it was more time-effective to hire Amanda to do it for us. I LOVE to open my pantry now, though I still hate to cook! 10 Steps to Clearing the Clutter from your [...]
Nontoxic Shower Curtains
by Karen on 6/10/09 | 0 Comment(s)
The search is over! I found a great and inexpensive curtain liner. It is $10 from Gaiam. They also have linen shower curtains too that are organic. You might want to check into these options in light of the news that came out today from The Soft Landing….(Phthaltes may harm mental development and soften bones)….man, [...]
Clearance Sale of Baby Changing Tables
by Karen on 6/10/09 | 0 Comment(s)
I was looking for non-vinyl shower curtains today and found these great changing tables on clearance at www.homegreenhome.com. They are remodeling!
A Child Grows Event Picks
by Karen on 6/10/09 | 4 Comment(s)
I think (humbly) that this is the most extensive and far-reaching Event Picks I have ever done. Maybe it was last night’s marathon “The Bachelor” espisode that motivated me. I even added quite a few new events to my Google calendar- so keep checking it daily. Meanwhile, here are the highlights: a reminder to visit [...]
Brooklyn Babywearing Meeting
by Karen on 6/08/09 | 0 Comment(s)
This month’s Brooklyn Babywearing Meeting will be held on Wed, June 10 at Brooklyn Yoga from 2-4 pm. Brooklyn Yoga is located at 474 Smith St (F/G to Smith & 9th). The monthly meetings are free of charge and open to all interested in babywearing. Try on carriers, learn tips and tricks, and meet other [...]
Blog Expert’s New Brooklyn Office and 30 minute Coaching
by Karen on 6/08/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Ahh, doesn’t this look relaxing? A moment on the couch? This blog’s Expert, Alice Kaltman, has bought a new couch for you! That is, a new couch for her new Brooklyn office in Boerum Hill. (Otherwise she is in her downtown Manhattan office). She can help you with: Transition to Parenthood Coaching, Parent Coaching, Family [...]
Is Child-Centered Parenting Over?
by Karen on 6/08/09 | 1 Comment(s)
Do you see people signing up for less classes, being less concerned with doing every possible thing they can for their babies and children? Is there is a trend towards “slow parenting”? Some think it has to do with our economic climate, others think that child-centered parenting is just over. And, it’s about time, they [...]
Public Schools With Language Immersion
by Karen on 6/05/09 | 0 Comment(s)
Joyce of NYC School Help not only identifies the elementary schools in Brooklyn that offer dual language programs in this post, she finds those schools looking to add language immersion! ….which means you can contact the parent coordinators or go to an upcoming meeting to let them know you want it! (See info at the [...]
iphone Application for Moms
by Karen on 6/04/09 | 2 Comment(s)
A cool new iphone application called Baby Brain can track feedings, diapers, sleep, breastfeeding (and on which side), and bottle feedings. You can view past logs from up to months ago and you can track as many babies as you like (good for Kate plus 8, I guess) Related Articles: irecycle How Much Sleep Does [...]
5 Things To Babyproof
by Karen on 6/04/09 | 2 Comment(s)
As usual, Baby Bodyguards, comes up with some great advice. I think #5 is the easiest to forget and possibly the most dangerous. Today, Birch took a Cold-eeze out of my bag and sucked on it, thinking it was candy. Luckily, I caught him before he sucked it for too long. 5 Things You Can [...]
The K5- a New York Elementary School Site
by Karen on 6/03/09 | 0 Comment(s)
I got an email from a teacher at PS 3 in the West Village. Otis Kriegel has created a website called The K5 that, for the most part, is made up of 1.5-5 minute videos aimed to help parents of elementary school age children (grades K-5). I chose one of the videos I really like: [...]
A Child Grows Picks Today and All Week!
by Karen on 6/03/09 | 0 Comment(s)
In our home we are getting ready to sell everything we have at the Brooklyn Flea in Fort Greene, so there won’t be much time to do many activities this weekend. (However, please come by and chill with us). But, for the rest of you who can get out- my picks are below. But for [...]
New Cloth Diaper Service in New York
by Karen on 6/01/09 | 1 Comment(s)
Have you heard? There is a new cloth diaper service in New York. Brooklyn mom, Sarah Edwards, has started Diaperkind with the goal of making cloth diapering easy. Easy? She swears it can be. She knows firsthand what it means to cloth diaper. After being disappointed with the diaper services available, she self-laundered for her [...]
