Brooklynites don’t have to cross the bridge to see that traditional holiday favorite “The Nutcracker” anymore. The American Ballet Theatre (ABT) is bringing their magical rendition to Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) from December 22nd… Read More »The Nutcracker comes to BAM for a world premiere by American Ballet Theatre
New online stores, like the new online discount sites, seem to be popping up every day. A lot of them are repeats of the same, but I like Growsup.com that just launched last week. It… Read More »Hannukkah Gift Guide
On your holiday list, who is the hardest person to buy for? I’m going to guess it’s one of these: A) father B) brother-in-law C) tween or D) work colleague. Anyone else I’m missing? I… Read More »Hardest person on your shopping list? Have a perfect solution!
I couldn’t love Brooklyn more. But lately, we’ve been doing the same things, going to the same old places. To shake things up a little, we decided to sign our daughter up for a Saturday… Read More »Chelsea Days – Day Tripping In Your Own City
It’s a rarity to find a doula who specializes in pre/postnatal massage, and really, why wouldn’t you want that combination? Imagine: you are in labor, getting massaged alternately by your doula and your labor partner-… Read More »A doula and massage therapist: a fab combo
From Joyce: G&T request for testing ends today! This is the last day to submit a Request for Testing (RFT) for G & T testing. Don’t miss out! Request one here. I know people are… Read More »G & T deadline today and new timelines by DOE up
Looking for a family photograph for a holiday card? Our Spotted! photographer and all-around fabulous portrait photographer, Justine Cooper, is doing a photo shoot at the elegant new Toren building for a one day photo… Read More »A swanky photo shoot (and we’re going!)
District 13 has a big week for parents of school-aged children. First, a meeting about the proposed expansion of the successful middle school, Urban Assembly Academy of Arts and Letters and then a free presentation… Read More »District 13: school news this week
When I want to know the real scoop on anything, I usually pose a question on our Facebook Fan Page. A few months ago (am I really that behind?!), I asked “what iphone apps do… Read More »Reader favorites: 38 iphone applications for your kids
When I think back, it started with the concept of positive reinforcement. The thing is I KNOW better. Papa Tree and I took Birch to a parent-child class to a waldorf school where one of… Read More »Why I’m going to quit saying “Good Job!” (or at least try)