Date: July 22nd, 2010

    Eczema: What can be done?

    by Karen on 7/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    Eczema:  The rash that itches! By Dr. Hugh Gilgoff Almost all babies have sensitive skin.  We all know to avoid harsh detergents, strong perfumes, and rough fabrics during this period, but what is normal dry skin versus eczema?  What can you do to avoid dry skin?  And what medicines are safe and effective?  Read below [...]

    Pregnant? Brooklyn Moms Tell All

    by Karen on 7/22/10 | 1 Comment(s)

    Are you pregnant or a new parent? There’s a lot to think about: birth options: a doula, midwife, which hospital, postpartum doulas, products, daycare, nannies (how to find them), best pediatricians, lactation consultants and more. Argh- it’s enough to create a minor panic attack. So, that’s where we come in. I, Chana from babybites Brooklyn [...]

    The Noguchi: Events for families- including this weekend

    by Karen on 7/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    The Noguchi Museum is working hard to introduce more family friendly events into their programming. As The Noguchi is one of my favorite museums in NY, I don’t need a lot of reasons to go, but I’m happy they are doing more to entice families.  This Saturday, July 24th is their annual Summer Family Day. [...]

    Maternity Sample Sale: save your pennies!

    by Karen on 7/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    Okay, you can admit it: you don’t want to pay for maternity clothes when you’re only going to need them for 5 months. And, yet….you yearn for something other than those extra long ribbed Old Navy tanks and patterned tunics. I get it. I’ve been there- twice. So, here’s your chance. Get some beautiful maternity [...]

    Book Signing and Toy Making in Greenpoint

    by Tonya on 7/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    Join Brooklyn author Heather Swain for a toy making demonstration and book signing. Her new book:  Make This Toy: 101 Clever Creations from Everyday Items will debut on July 24th, 3:00 pm, at WORD Bookstore (http://www.wordbrooklyn.com/) in Greenpoint. Simply take the G line to the Greenpoint Avenue stop.  You and your family will learn how [...]

    A shaded adventure in Central Park

    by Carolyn on 7/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)

    As a stay-at-home mom to two preschoolers, I both dread and anticipate summer. I always thought part of  the fun having kids was having companions in exploring all the great things New York has to offer.  At ages four and two, my kids are finally at an age where they both are really starting to [...]