Paid Leave for Parents?
Are you one of the 1.3 million New Yorkers who don’t get paid leave? What happens when one of your kids is sick and you have to stay home? Have you lost a day of… Read More »Paid Leave for Parents?
September 2011
Discount Tickets to the New Parents Expo
When you become pregnant, you suddenly have this urge to buy a diaper warmer, hunt down every book about pregnancy and have long conversations with the sales people at Buy Buy Baby. The truth is… Read More »Discount Tickets to the New Parents Expo
Apple Tablecloth Craft for Rosh Hashanah
It’s not Rosh Hashanah without the apples and honey. And with this project, you can add some apple decor to your new year’s table. Special thanks to my 7-year old son for helping with this… Read More »Apple Tablecloth Craft for Rosh Hashanah
Oy Vey! Fleisher’s Opens in Brooklyn Today
Dedicated foodies in Brooklyn have had Fleisher’s Meats deliver meat to their apartments for a bit now. However, they will no longer have to pony up with a neighbor for the minimum $100 delivery. Today,… Read More »Oy Vey! Fleisher’s Opens in Brooklyn Today
Gifted and Talented Admissions Start Monday
Starting Monday, you can begin submitting the Requests for Testing (RFT) Forms for G and T admissions. You only have a month to do so, so put it on your “to do” list this week. … Read More »Gifted and Talented Admissions Start Monday
Library fines? Fuhgeddaboudit!
Does your family have library fines because of a little forgetfulness? If you have been afraid to come back to the library because of some hefty fines- rejoice! New York City’s three library systems are… Read More »Library fines? Fuhgeddaboudit!
Support Midwives….NY midwives depend on it
For many women, midwives are an important part of the birthing process but they aren’t always supported or even understood in our health care system. To help support midwives, raise awareness and raise funds for… Read More »Support Midwives….NY midwives depend on it
Want To Join A Babysitting Co-Op? We’ll Tell You How
Do you want to meet other parents, have a date night and make playdates for your children? Join a babysitting co-op! The parents of the 1970’s had it right when they realized that instead of… Read More »Want To Join A Babysitting Co-Op? We’ll Tell You How
The Marshmallow Test: why saying “no” is good
This post is from 2 of our Experts on the blog that form the rational and thoughtful whole of Soho Parenting. To read more of their writing, head to ParenTalk. Dr. Walter Mischel’s study of… Read More »The Marshmallow Test: why saying “no” is good
Get your head around Brooklyn schools at SchoolFest
Everyone knows how daunting the NYC school search can be- you only need to watch Nursery University to get a taste of it. Whether you are just beginning to look into daycare, schools or are… Read More »Get your head around Brooklyn schools at SchoolFest