Date: July, 2011
Safari Sleepover at the Bronx Zoo
by Serena on 7/29/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We love the Bronx Zoo for their educational programs, mission for global conservation and their amazing collection of over 4,000 animals and now you and your family can have a once-in-a-lifetime experience by having a sleepover at the Zoo! This Safari Sleepover, exclusively for MasterCard customers, is a cool opportunity to explore the zoo privately [...]
Parenting Blog Talk
by Serena on 7/29/11 | 1 Comment(s)
No Kids Allowed? – Restaurant Ban (Jenn Savedge) 6 Reasons Why Your Kids Won’t Keep Their Clothes On (Mommy Shorts) Monitor Kids on Facebook Without Being Their Friend (The Wall Street Journal) 12 Best Activities for the Summer (Tip Junkie) How to Keep Your Kids From Watching Too Much TV (Natural Papa) How to Manage [...]
Weekend Events: Day of Thousand Cranes, Mil’s Trills Summer Bash, a Smurfs Scavenger Hunt and Much More!
by Serena on 7/29/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Happy Weekend, Everyone! We are loving some of the fun events we discovered to keep you and your family busy this weekend. The Day of A Thousand Cranes event in Thompson Square Park is a chance to do something interesting and also contribute to a wonderful cause. You and your family can construct origami cranes [...]
Best Book List for Ages 5-13 years
by Karen on 7/28/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We made a big mistake last week in reading a certain book to my 5 year old: one part scared him and now we are all paying the consequences with late night visits to our bed. As he gets older, I find it harder and harder to choose the right books to read to him [...]
How To Deal With Constipation In Children
by Karen on 7/27/11 | 4 Comment(s)
Constipation?! Ah, yes, we have to talk about it. It’s a BIG issue in our household and drives me and my husband crazy. As if a 3 year old’s obsession with the word “poop” isn’t enough on this subject. Parent have to think about constipation from the beginning of their baby’s life. We document how [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: July 29,30,31
by Charles on 7/27/11 | 0 Comment(s)
If you are in the mood to shake your booty then hit one of the dance parties this weekend: the American Indian Mid-Summer Pow Wow or Little Club Heads Family Dance Party. Otherwise, there are some lower key opportunities to swing your bod at Great Jazz on the hill, Friday Night Jazz Show and Classic [...]
Organic Crib Mattresses: What to Look for and Where to Find them
by Serena on 7/27/11 | 3 Comment(s)
As I mentioned in the first part of this series (we covered organic twin mattresses), non-organic mattresses in the U.S. are not exactly safe. They are actually dosed in highly toxic chemicals like polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE), mercury, boric acid, and formaldehyde! These mattresses can also harbor dust mites that trigger asthma and allergies. Learning [...]
Free Concert Series Starts Tomorrow at Albee Square
by Karen on 7/27/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Last month, Albee Square Public Plaza had a grand opening with live music all day long. I didn’t go, but from the photos of the day, it looked well-attended and pretty fun. They announced that they are continuing the celebration with a whole series of summer concerts for kids starting tomorrow. Thu, July 28 from [...]
Families First Brooklyn Hires New Director
by Karen on 7/27/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Families First has been in transition ever since its tireless Director left a couple of years ago. As a non-profit organization that offers everything from classes for children ages 0-7, playspace, workshops for parents and a very popular preschool/parent-child program, its a much-needed resource for BoCoCa families. In what seems like it could be great [...]
Best Book List For Ages 0-5 Years
by Karen on 7/27/11 | 2 Comment(s)
I know I’m not the only one who gets tired of reading the same book over and over at bedtime. Yawwwn……..zzzzzz. The Rusty Key, a new Brooklyn blog that is dedicated to all things Kid Lit, is helping me and you get over the book doldrums by sharing her favorite books for kids here on [...]
Brooklyn Blog Talk
by Karen on 7/26/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Atlantic Terminal Traffic Changes Go Into Effect Sunday (Prospect Heights Patch) The no-sewage guide to Brooklyn pools (Brokelyn) Atrium Bringing Downtown Manhattan Style to Brooklyn (Brooklyn Exposed) Learn Volleyball for Free at Pier 6 (Brooklyn Heights Blog) New Music Class for Kids at Library (Ditmas Park Blog) Kids No Longer Thwarted By Library Fines (gothamist) [...]
Healthy Breakfast Options for Toddlers and Kids
by Serena on 7/25/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day…but it’s so hard to get them going early enough and without some issue (“no! not that dress!” , “I want to play for 10 more minutes”!), that actually getting a good breakfast in them is like running a marathon. To get my [...]
For Your Pirates: Their Own Festival in Brooklyn
by Serena on 7/25/11 | 0 Comment(s)
It’s not everyday that you get to see a pirate ship in Brooklyn..but you and your family can check one out at the Brooklyn IKEA Erie Basin Park this Saturday. This fun pirate festival, sponsored by the Urban Divers Estuary Conservancy is a great way to learn about environmental education and conservation all while exploring [...]
Check out these playground blogs before you head out
by Serena on 7/24/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Ever wonder what the best playgrounds and parks are in NYC? There are two new sites that make scouting them out easier for you. Hey, Tour de Brooklyn- what to join forces? We could use some more playground reviews! NYC Park Hopper If you are going to make the trek across the bridge to visit [...]
Weekly Events: Free Yoga, Free Bootcamp, Free Concerts with Starfish and Suzi Shelton and Much More!
by Serena on 7/24/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Summertime is a great way to enjoy so many fun cultural events and activities in Brooklyn. This week we found everything from free yoga in Prospect Park, free dancing and free concerts with Starfish at the Carroll Park Kids Concert Series and Suzi Shelton at the Music In The Grove concert series in Fort Greene [...]
School News: Co-op School is Accepting Applications Due to Expansion
by Karen on 7/22/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Families who are looking for a pre-k and kindergarten program for this fall- we have some good news! If you are looking for a spot or you didn’t get into the Co-op School in Clinton Hill, you will be happy to hear that the school is expanding and now accepting new applicants for their pre-k [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: July 22,23,24
by Charles on 7/22/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Saturday July 23rd 1:00 pm: Kids Take Over Roulette! On July 23rd we’re letting KIDS TAKE OVER our new concert hall! We’ll be holding workshops from 1 to 4 PM giving kids hands on experience – learning about DJing, participating in a huge drum jam, and exploring movement through sound – all with some of [...]
Free workout for all moms – at our meetup
by Karen on 7/21/11 | 0 Comment(s)
For one night only, Mind Over Matter is partnering with A Child Grows in Brooklyn Meetup Group for a FREE Boot Camp in Prospect Park. It doesn’t matter how old your children are- if you’re a mom, you qualify! This workout is for all moms who want to get back to their pre-pregnancy figure. It [...]
Shopping in Containers at Dekalb Market
by Karen on 7/21/11 | 0 Comment(s)
This Saturday will mark the debut of what promises to be one of Brooklyn’s most interesting markets. The DeKalb Market will take place in 22 re-purposed shipping containers on unused land next to the Fulton Mall. In recycling old containers and barren land, they are creating a new green space for downtown Brooklyn. In fact, [...]
Tips for Second-Time Parents
by Serena on 7/21/11 | 2 Comment(s)
When I found out that I was pregnant with baby number two, I was immediately excited…. but then some fears crept into my head. How was I going to do it, really? Work, active toddler, school? The thought of two seemed daunting: double strollers, a carrier and a stroller, diapers and potty trips, more cooking [...]
Weekend Events: Block Parties, Sandwich Festival, Brooklyn Wellness Day and Much More!
by Serena on 7/21/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Although it is reportedly going to be in the 100s you and your family can stay cool by checking out some indoor fun (and air conditioned) activities and events like Northside Market, a new artisanal and craft market in Williamsburg or your kids can create their own cool projects at the Design Your Own Textile [...]
Brooklyn Blog Talk
by Karen on 7/21/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Great Escape: Brooklyn Cyclones at MCU Park (Fort Greene Patch) Brooklyn Smells Gnarly Today Thanks to Collapsed Manhole (gothamist) Bubby’s in DUMBO DOH’d (Brooklyn Heights Blog) Leiby Kletzky Memorial Fund (Ditmas Park Blog) After the Unthinkable: Tips to Help Your Children Stay Safe (Brooklyn Daily Eagle) Rats on the run at Atlantic Yards? (The Brooklyn [...]
The must-have summer sunglasses for kids
by Karen on 7/21/11 | 2 Comment(s)
One of the benefits of living in an urban setting like NYC is we get to see what’s cool first- whether it’s in the streets or in the stores. I can tell you that my 5 year old thinks that’s pretty “wosa, dude.” Earlier this summer he was physched to have the new Mater sunglasses, [...]
Organic Twin Mattresses: What to Look for and Where to Find them
by Serena on 7/20/11 | 3 Comment(s)
Mattresses are more than just foam, springs and cotton, they contain (surprise!) flame retardant chemicals, mercury, boric acid, and formaldehyde. Pretty disgusting when you think we spend (hopefully) 6 hours plus sleeping on that every night. What’s worse is that all non-organic mattresses from the U.S. are required to be flame retardant (enough so that [...]
Brooklyn Wellness in the Park: A Community Event to Learn about Fitness and Support the Global Autism Project
by Serena on 7/20/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Try some free workouts, healthy food and learn how to stay (or get) fit this weekend- all for free- at the “Brooklyn Wellness in the Park.” The Global Autism Project has created this health event to bring members of the community (open to any age and body type) together to exercise and stay healthy throughout [...]
