Date: September, 2010
Event Picks: Oct. 2nd and 3rd: Parades, Pumpkins and Fall Fests
by Karen on 9/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
What a wonderful weekend of choices we have in front of us. The sweet and fun Ragamuffin Parade in Bay Ridge is a special treat this weekend- a fun precursor to Halloween. There are some pumpkin fests, Dr. Nebula’s Science Show, a serious kids’ music jam on Saturday for a Brooklyn school, the Hoboken Arts [...]
Brooklyn Blog Talk
by Karen on 9/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Another Electronic Recycling Event (BococaLand) How to Start a C0-Op Preschool (Brooklyn Based) Ratner Scraps 10 year Timeline for Atlantic Yards Project (OTBKB) Mazzone’s 6th Annual Pumpkin Fest (The Word on Columbia Street) Violent Female Muggers in Park Slope Targeting Women (Brooklynian)
Warnings about sleep positioners
by Jill on 9/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
When I read about the FDA stance on sleep positioners this morning, I was particularly troubled. Because although it never really helped, I tried using the one below when my son was an infant - the days when I would have tried anything to get him to sleep. The FDA and the Consumer Products Safety [...]
Fisher Price recall: 10 million toys!
by Jill on 9/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Fisher Price has recalled more than10 million childrens’ toys today because of a variety of potential dangers, including choking hazards and protruding pieces, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled toys include nearly 7 million tricycles, in which the several children fell on the trike’s pretend key. Also recalled were high chairs [...]
Family Flat: 2 BR Brooklyn Heights Condo for Sale ($1,275,000)
by Serena on 9/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Dumbo has become quite the family-friendly area for Brooklyn families — partly for its semi-seclusion and close proximity to the city. If you are lucky enough to afford it this condo of the week will place you and your family right in the heart of Dumbo on Washington street. Situated in a 1910 factory loft [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: October 1,2,3
by Charles on 9/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
There is a going to be a serious kids’ music jam on Saturday. Six great groups are being squeezed into three hours to save the music program at PS 154. The performers include: Lloyd Miller of The Deedle Deedle Dees, Fati & Charles, Pete Sinjin, Neon White, Moona Luna, and a free for all Jam [...]
Top of the Shop: Lily in Cobble Hill
by Karen on 9/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
This is the fourth installment of our new feature called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a biweekly look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then our favorite 2 top items. I hope that you see some new shops to visit or old shops that you might have forgotten about. [...]
Last chance to win massage + skin care set for filling out our survey!
by Karen on 9/27/10 | 2 Comment(s)
We are getting close to closing our survey out this week and I do so want you to win a body-relaxing massage and nice skin skin care set. All it takes is for you to complete the very short survey below, which should take less than 5 mins. It’s to help me understand what you [...]
Boo at the Zoo- yes, it starts this weekend!
by Karen on 9/26/10 | 2 Comment(s)
Though it seems like Halloween is weeks away (and, it truly is), already there is lots of talk of costume swaps (cookie monster costume anyone?) and all the upcoming events for Halloween. And, there are a lot! “Boo at the Zoo” is one of my favorites and it runs every weekend in October at the [...]
Parenting Blog Talk
by Karen on 9/24/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Voluntary Similac Baby Formula Recall (Babies Online) Baby Halloween Costumes (Mom Finds) Paperboy Wallpaper- out of the ordinary (Baby Gadget) Indoor Climbing Tree (inhabitots) Wives vs. Husbands: Who Does More Chores? (Parenting) The Battle Hymn of the Kindergarten Republic (Mom 101) Crazy Good Herbed Turkey Burgers (One Hungry Mama)
$2,450/3br – Sunset Park Duplex
by Serena on 9/23/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Not located in the uber hip Willamsburg or Park Slope or even Carroll Gardens, this apartment of the week is a little further south in Sunset Park. For a three-bedroom duplex, listed at $2,450/month, you and your family will not only have space but on-site laundry facilities, basement access, a dishwasher, fireplace, hardwood flooring, and [...]
2/BR, 1.5 Bath Cobble Hill Condo For Sale ($399,950)
by Serena on 9/23/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Listed for $399,950, this two bedroom condo is not just a deal for a medium-sized family but a real estate gem that is located in the private and gated community known as Clinton Hill Village. Located a few blocks from Pratt, the renovated condo includes an open kitchen with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: September 24,25,26
by Charles on 9/23/10 | 3 Comment(s)
If the list of fests (big and small) this weekend isn’t overwhelming enough, check out this magnificent and mammoth kids’ music list that Charles, our Listings Editor, put together for you! Have a fantastic weekend! Friday September 24th 7:00 pm: Big Apple’achia Bluegrass Concert It’s just fun cutting a rug with the little ones to [...]
Early Flu? Flu and H1N1 vaccinations
by Karen on 9/23/10 | 0 Comment(s)
It seem early to even begin thinking about getting a flu shot, but apparently Tribeca Pediatrics has already seen a number of young patients with the flu. In their newsletter that went out today they detailed what they are seeing and what the flu shot will have this year: “We’ve seen a suspiciously high number of [...]
Stroller Strides- new classes added, including 5K training!
by Karen on 9/22/10 | 2 Comment(s)
My biggest regret after having our babies was not doing a mommy boot camp- get your booty in shape type of class. When I saw the moms who were doing it, I was envious; actually downright green. They had triceps and biceps to die for and they got them while hanging out with their babies, [...]
Fests this weekend: the biggest and the small
by Karen on 9/22/10 | 1 Comment(s)
My head is spinning with all the festivals this weekend, and when you see the fabulous list of fests we have, yours will be too! I have my list of where I am going- and it seems my husband has his and the kids have their own. Luckily, some of them overlap! We are all [...]
Upcoming theater productions you don’t want to miss!
by Karen on 9/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
The first theater production I don’t want to miss this fall is Yo Gabba Gabba at Radio City Music Hall. They are coming the weekend of Oct 2nd and 3rd. If you are dying to go like us, then we have a discount code for you! You can save 15% on select seats on Sunday, [...]
Help us grow…fill out our survey for a chance to win massage & skincare set
by Karen on 9/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I really want to understand what you think about A Child Grows in Brooklyn… By completing this very short survey below (should take less than 5 mins), not only will you be helping us to give you a better service you can also win some fab prizes! What you can win: A Eucerin skincare kit [...]
Classes for you & your child & a free open swim (bring a swimcap!)
by Karen on 9/21/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I am a bit jealous of our kids…new classes, new friends- what about (sigh), me? Well, Long Island University has found an interesting way of combining their Children’s Academy with their School of Continuing Studies so parents can take classes alongside their kids. Beginning October 9th, Saturday classes will offer 10 week sessions for parents [...]
Demos and Free Trial Classes Continue….
by Karen on 9/21/10 | 2 Comment(s)
As fall registration for classes roll on, so do the demos and free trials. Since this is my third post about free classes in as many weeks, I am beginning to wonder if we’ll make the whole month of September with a “Free class” post every week…anyone? If so, that’s lovely! The Flying Teapot is [...]
Dumbo Arts Festival- open studios, yoga, water balloons and yes..art!
by Holly on 9/21/10 | 1 Comment(s)
One of my favorite festivals of the year, The DUMBO Arts Festival, an arts extravaganza featuring more than 500 local and international artists, is running this weekend and will include lots of family activities. Acrobuffos: Waterbombs! (a water balloon gladiator show), Yogi Bean (family yoga), Makedo (an innovative system for creating objects from recycled materials) [...]
The classic Little Red Lighthouse Festival – this weekend
by Holly on 9/20/10 | 0 Comment(s)
A favorite amongst NYC families for many years, the Little Red Lighthouse Festival celebrates the historic lighthouse located along the Hudson River, as well as all of the beauty and benefits our city’s great outdoors provides. Held from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm on Saturday September 25th, this event will feature a variety of eco-inspired [...]
The kids’ clothing resale scene is growing in Brooklyn
by Karen on 9/19/10 | 4 Comment(s)
Three new childrens’ clothing resale shops have opened up in Brooklyn in the last month. Resale shops Flying Squirrel in Williamsburg and Still Hip in Clinton Hill have established themselves as places to go for good deals and neighborhood meetups, so it’s great that Brooklyn parents will have some other options too. Lulu’s Consignment Shop [...]
More FREE classes this weekend and next week
by Karen on 9/17/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Free classes continue this weekend and next week as fall registration continues. Take advantage of this great opportunity to find the right class for you! *If I am missing a free class, please add it to the Comments section. Suzi Shelton offers a free music class on Monday Join award winning NYC recording artist Suzi [...]
Event Picks for Sept. 18, 19 weekend and next week
by Karen on 9/17/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Fall is the best! The weather is lovely (save for last night!), the festivals are sweet, street fairs continue to thrive and theater productions start up again. There is so much to do and see- we have a big “Event Picks” list today! Don’t forget to check our Music Listings for the weekend which include [...]
