Date: June, 2011
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: July 1,2,3
by Charles on 6/30/11 | 1 Comment(s)
This weekend is chock-full of 4th of July celebrations but don’t forget to check out some of the music shows this weekend too. In particular, the Rite of Summer Music Festival at Governor’s Island where you can bike, picnic and plop down to feast your ears to he music of Terry Riley. One event I [...]
Exciting Weekend Fun: Kayaking on the Hudson, Rainbow City, the African Arts Festival and Much More!
by Serena on 6/30/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Now that the kids are out of school it’s time to keep them active. We discovered tons of outdoor activities ranging from exploring Rainbow City at the High Line to kayaking on the Hudson to experiencing the 40th anniversary of the African Arts Festival. There is no shortage of things to do. There are also [...]
Exciting Fourth of July Events in NYC
by Serena on 6/30/11 | 2 Comment(s)
Happy Fourth of July weekend! This weekend is packed with Independence Day-themed events ranging from learning about bald eagles in Central Park to watching the hot dog eating contest in Coney Island to taking a cruise around the Hudson to check out the fireworks. No 4th of July would be complete without the Macy’s Fireworks [...]
Brooklyn library events for July
by Karen on 6/29/11 | 2 Comment(s)
Brooklyn Public Library is the perfect place to not only cool off this summer, but to gear up for summer fun. The BPL has hundreds of free events taking place this July from workshops to activities across the borough. Please note, programs are subject to change. Be sure to call your local library to confirm [...]
New Math Center Opens on Atlantic
by Karen on 6/29/11 | 2 Comment(s)
A new franchise of a math learning center just opened up on Atlantic Avenue. The new center, called Mathnasium, specializes in individual math instruction and test prep using their Mathnasium Method. Interested in long-term instruction? You can buy a monthly membership that would give you 2 hours of instruction, either twice weekly or once weekly [...]
Brooklyn Blog Talk
by Karen on 6/29/11 | 1 Comment(s)
100 Reasons Why Brooklyn Lives Up To The Hype (Gothamist) “Staycation” Cheats: Best Kid-Friendly Day Trips (Park Slope Parents) Now That School is Done: Summer Fun (BococaLand) Family Dental Practice Coming to Henry Street (BococaLand) It’s Official: City Schools Vote To Move Khalil Gibran (FortGreene-ClintonHillPatch) 10 Best Spots for Outdoor Eating- or Drinking- in Prospect [...]
Weekend Trip to Bucks County: Peddlers Village
by Karen on 6/29/11 | 5 Comment(s)
Are you looking for a night or weekend away that really makes you feel like you left Brooklyn behind? Try Peddler’s Village, nestled in the countryside of Pennsylvania, in a quaint village setting where everything is within walking distance. We spent one night there and, even though it rained one day, we found plenty to [...]
Spotted: Prom night in Cobble Hill
by Karen on 6/29/11 | 1 Comment(s)
“Spotted!”, our biweekly photo look at a family by Justine Cooper , features families that personify a unique look in both who they are and how they live. If you are interested in being photographed for this segment, please email us. This week, Justine is highlighting Alice Kaltman of Family Matters NY, ACGIB contributor and [...]
Here are the deals you wanted!
by Karen on 6/28/11 | 0 Comment(s)
When I announced 1.5 weeks ago that that A Child Grows in Brooklyn will be launching a new deal website, A Child Grows Deals, I asked you what kind of deals you all wanted me to try and find for you…… Here’s what you said: Massages The Chocolate Room Framing services (KC Art Supply on [...]
Free Summer Arts Programs at Pierrepont Playground
by Serena on 6/28/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Even though school is over there are fantastic classes in Brooklyn where kids can enjoy art, science and music -for free. One program we are really excited about is the Summer Arts Program through the Brooklyn Heights Association where kids over 4 years can enjoy a creative arts class and a science class. Conducted by teachers [...]
Updated post: Costs of getting to the airport from Brooklyn with kids – what works?
by Serena on 6/28/11 | 2 Comment(s)
It’s Fourth of July weekend and that means cars, trains, plane and automobiles: which one will you take? If you decide to get on the jet, we have investigated the best cost-effective methods of getting you there. What is the cheapest and easiest way to get to the airport with a family? Is it driving [...]
Parenting Workshops for Fathers-to-Be
by Serena on 6/28/11 | 0 Comment(s)
There are a lot of workshops and support groups out there for moms-to-be, but what about the dads-to-be? There is no instruction manual when it comes to parenting (sure wish there was one!), so it can be helpful to hear from experts about what your insane, lovely, amazing and chaotic new life will be! A [...]
Best Places to Go Berry Picking from NYC
by Serena on 6/27/11 | 2 Comment(s)
Everyone wants summer’s fresh berries. You may pick them up at the bodega, grocery store or farmer’s market, but how about picking them on your own? Seasonal favorites like blueberries to raspberries and blackberries are available in abundance at local farmers markets and farms in upstate New York, New Jersey and Long Island. One of [...]
Free Yoga in Prospect Park for the summer
by Karen on 6/27/11 | 1 Comment(s)
That purveyor of popular yoga wear, Lululemon Athletica, often offers free yoga sessions – all with their positive, “you can do it!” attitude. This summer, they have made it exceptionally easy to get your yoga in. Bend & Bloom Yoga and Lululemon Athletica Brooklyn have teamed up to bring together some of the best yoga [...]
Zany Bouncy Fun with Rainbow City
by Karen on 6/27/11 | 2 Comment(s)
The city has it’s share of subterranean cultures but how about surterranean? (Yes, I made that up). Visit the new section of The High Line for not only its cool activities, but an art installation of zany inflatables that will make you feel like you’ve entered a whole new world. Built for adults and kids, [...]
Car Sick? Symptoms and How To Prevent and Treat
by Karen on 6/27/11 | 2 Comment(s)
If you don’t have a child that gets motion sickness or car sickness, count yourself one of the lucky ones. The rest of us worry about “that look”, that queasy look: pale grey face, open mouth, cold sweat and….STOP! There are ways to work with motions sickness, from the traditional advice of: “open the window” [...]
Summer Weekend Fun: Children’s Day, Berenstain Bears Live!, Coney Island Fireworks and Much More!
by Serena on 6/24/11 | 1 Comment(s)
This was the first week of summer and that means the summer debut of some quintessential NYC outdoor events this weekend. From fireworks at Coney Island to the opening weekend of Berenstain Bears Live! to Children’s Day at the South Street Seaport with Elmo and Gordon from Sesame Street, this summer is kicking off to [...]
Date Night: The Scene @ Tavern on the Green
by Holly on 6/23/11 | 1 Comment(s)
NYC Parks and the Central Park Conservancy recently launched “The Scene @ Tavern on the Green,” regular programming through September on the 7,000-square-foot outdoor terrace that is open to the public daily. The terrace, which faces into the park and provides stunning views of the Sheep Meadow, is home to four specialty food vendors: Ladle of Love, Pera Turkish Tacos, Rickshaw Dumpling Truck and Van Leeuwen Artisan Ice Cream.
Calling All Pregnant Women: Birth Day Presence Hosts You
by Karen on 6/23/11 | 2 Comment(s)
Being pregnant is one of the most eventful times of your life- your body hasn’t gone through this many changes since adolescence! As you get ready to embark on this new phase of life with baby, it’s helpful to learn about the great support systems available to you. Birth Day Presence has managed to corral [...]
What to do when your toddler drops her nap
by Karen on 6/23/11 | 7 Comment(s)
All parents love nap time. It is essential for kids and for us. So, what do you do when your toddler decides to drop her one and only nap? It can happen for kids aged anywhere from 2.5 years old and up. How do you know when they have actually dropped their nap? Has she [...]
Summer- a roundtable on great activities and camps
by Karen on 6/23/11 | 1 Comment(s)
On June 7, I did my first podcast ever and for that matter I did my first webinar tonight. I feel really behind the times. At least I twitter (oops- I mean I tweet!) The podcast I participated in was on the Mommy ‘Bites’ radio show where we discussed activities, vacations and camps for NYC [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: June 24,25,26
by Charles on 6/23/11 | 1 Comment(s)
If you are a music lover, mark your calendars now for two family summer concert series that you don’t want to miss. We wrote them up this week already, but we want to make double sure that you don’t miss the Madison Square Park Kids Concert Series or Fort Greene Park’s Music in the Grove [...]
School Alert: Mixups, No Slots and New Start Date
by Karen on 6/22/11 | 1 Comment(s)
I’m sorry that the headline of this post is depressing, but the latest news about school news can’t be sliced any other way…read on! This is the latest from Inside Schools, a nonprofit organization that provides independent insights into city schools. If you don’t get Inside Schools newsletter, you should sign up for it here. [...]
Want a better work-life balance? So do these Brooklynites
by Karen on 6/22/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Who isn’t frustrated by the lack of imbalance between our lives and work? With our super cool PDAs that allow us to text, email and call, we are constantly “available”. What we need are support systems that help balance life and work, like mandated parental leave and affordable quality daycare. A group of neighborhood parents, [...]
Brooklyn Blog Talk
by Karen on 6/21/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Best of: Mermaid Parade, Part 2 (For the Love of Brooklyn) Atlantic Yards-Area Parking Permits Still a Big “Maybe” (Prospect Heights Patch) Candy Store Opening Tomorrow on Franklin (Brownstoner) More Preschoolers Test as Gifted, Even as Diversity Imbalance Persists (City Room) The Gap is Coming to Fulton Mall (Brooklyn Daily Eagle) Rent a Bike and [...]
