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… Read More »Best Book List for Ages 5-13 years
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… Read More »How To Deal With Constipation In Children
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… Read More »Free Concert Series Starts Tomorrow at Albee Square
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… Read More »Families First Brooklyn Hires New Director
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… Read More »School News: Co-op School is Accepting Applications Due to Expansion
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… Read More »Shopping in Containers at Dekalb Market
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,… Read More »Tips for Second-Time Parents
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… Read More »The must-have summer sunglasses for kids
When I was creating my list of activities for my “camp,” I carefully included a visit to all the children’s museums that New York has to offer. We are working our way through the extensive… Read More »Visiting the Staten Island Children’s Museum
Fort Greene / Clinton Hill has an assortment of excellent playgrounds and parks sprinkled throughout the neighborhood. Here is a short list of my favorites. One of the best hidden playgrounds in Fort Greene is… Read More »The best playgrounds in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill That You Might Be Missing