Date: December, 2011
Free Baby Proofing Seminar
by Karen on 12/28/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Babyproofing seems likes pretty standard issue stuff. Put up some gates, install tot locks, put medicines away. But, in reality, there’s a lot to it. There are safety gates, window guards, stove knob covers, cabinet locks, plants, steps and fireplace guards (and variations of all of these). It’s helpful to get some advice on what [...]
Coat Donations Desperately Needed For Infants and Children In NYC
by Karen on 12/28/11 | 4 Comment(s)
I got an email plea from New York Cares asking if I could help get the word out that they are in desperate need of coats for children and infants this winter. Can you help? Perhaps you have a snowsuit, coat or snow pants that are too small? Any gently used coat would be greatly [...]
Park Slope Farmers Market Reopens for Winter!
by Karen on 12/28/11 | 0 Comment(s)
How does fresh chutney, milled cider, farm-raised duck and locally grown kale sound to you this winter? Stop drooling and start marking your calendar for the grand “reopening” of the Park Slope Farmers Market on Sunday, January 8th. In the past, the market went indoors for the winter—sometimes leading to bewildered tracks in the snow [...]
Weekend Events: New Years Eve Celebrations and Family-Friendly Activities
by Alicia on 12/28/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Hello Brooklyn! We hope you all had a great holiday and were able to enjoy time with friends and family during the last week of the year. Are you ready to ring in 2012 in style? We sure hope so! There are tons of fun events and celebrations happening around here, all designed to help [...]
Kwanzaa Events at Brooklyn Children’s Museum
by Karen on 12/23/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Happy Kwanzaa! Celebrate the African-inspired, Kwanzaa, holiday and its seven principles with the Brooklyn Children’s Museum from Monday, December 26 – Thursday, December 29. Wondering what celebrating Kwanzaa means? The Official Kwanzaa Site explains: as an African American and Pan-African holiday celebrated by millions throughout the world African community, Kwanzaa brings a cultural message which [...]
Public PreK Deadlines Up Now!
by Karen on 12/22/11 | 5 Comment(s)
Joyce Szuflita, of NYC School Help is our School Expert and always has the scoop on what’s going on with schools. Joyce sent me an email early this morning with the just-announced deadlines from the DOE. She also breaks any school news on her blog here so make sure you check it out and sign [...]
Weekend Events: Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa and Everything Else!
by Karen on 12/22/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas or Kwanzaa, we have pulled together some fun events for you to do this weekend. For additional events, please see our post on Hanukkah Events, and on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Family Services. Kwanzaa starts on Monday, December 26th. The Brooklyn Children’s Museum has a great week of programmed [...]
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Family Services
by Karen on 12/22/11 | 1 Comment(s)
It’s painful getting your kids to stay up for that late night Christmas Eve service- and even more tortuous to have sleepy, cranky kids on Christmas morning. A lot of churches have accommodated families by creating earlier Christmas Eve Family Services or special Christmas Day services. I emailed quite a few churches to ask about [...]
Happy Hanukkah! Fun Events for Your Family in NYC
by Karen on 12/21/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Um..so I’m a day late and about 10 posts behind (including this Hanukkah post). I left for vacation on Sunday and am feeling very happy to have a break from the blog, facebook, twitter and well- everything. I have found time to eat a bag of pretzels, drink a pot of tea and rip through [...]
Looking to volunteer as a family for the holidays?
by Karen on 12/21/11 | 2 Comment(s)
“Small hands can bring big changes.” It’s the perfect time of year for your kids to see how true that statement is. From making cards to holding someone’s hand, there is great potential to make a difference. We found some wonderful opportunities for your family to help out this holiday season. Stockings with Care Stockings [...]
Brooklyn Blog Talk
by Karen on 12/21/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Parent Involvement is Formula For Success in Brooklyn Schools (Gotham Gazette) Shake Shack Comes to The Fulton Mall Today (Brooklyn Paper) The Council Addresses PCBs in Schools (Gotham Gazette) Brooklyn Heights: PS 8 May Expand to Middle School (Brooklyn Eagle) Another Food Co-op Opens in Fort Greene (F’d in Park Slope)
Adoptee or Adoptive Parent Support Groups and Playgroups
by Karen on 12/20/11 | Comments Off Comment(s)
Whether you are an adoptive parent or an adoptee, there is a playgroup and peer-support group called All Together Now (ATN), where you can gather, connect and share resources. There is something for all ages: an adoption playgroup for 3-8 year olds, Tweens Peer-Support Group, Parent Group Discussions, and Volunteer Opportunity for Teens. For 3-8 [...]
Some of the Best Holiday Books for Kids: 2011
by Karen on 12/16/11 | 2 Comment(s)
When I was a full-time employee at Barnes and Noble (for far too long at the age of 21 and 22 years), I invested my paycheck in books. I didn’t just buy art books or fiction books, but childrens’ books. I have a grand collection of childrens’ books from that time. After all, I did [...]
New Place To Donate Your Items and Your Time
by Karen on 12/16/11 | 2 Comment(s)
When my son says, “I need that lego set”, I understand what he means. He feels that that toy is essential for him to have right now. But, what is truly essential to the 51% of Brooklyn kids who are living below the federal poverty level? Cribs, car seats, carriers, clothes and diapers. Many of [...]
Weekend Events: Superheroes, Holiday Happenings, and So Much More!
by Alicia on 12/16/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Happy friday folks! Can you believe that we are halfway through the last month of 2011 already?! To that end, we’ve got awesome events and happenings listed all around this delightful borough and all throughout NYC. First, I want to bring your attention to The WinterFest at the Central Park Zoo and to The Reluctant [...]
Success Academy Gets Approval For Cobble Hill Location
by Karen on 12/15/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Last night, a 13 member panel that oversees education policy, voted “yes” to co-locating the Brooklyn Success Academy in a building that already houses 3 existing public schools in District 15. The site of the co-location, located at 284 Baltic Street (at Court Street), currently houses the Brooklyn School for Global Studies, School for International [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: December 16th, 17th, 18th
by Charles on 12/15/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Our music listings editor, Charles Mister, wrote me today to say how excited he was about all the music events happening this weekend. He pulled them all together in this long list for you! Highlights this weekend for music events include celebrating Latino holiday traditions at El Museo, Dan Zanes holiday concert, lots of Hanukkah [...]
Brooklyn Blog Talk
by Karen on 12/15/11 | 0 Comment(s)
PEP Approves Co-Location of Brooklyn Success Academy (Patch Carroll Gardens) At Yesterday’s Hearing for Whole Foods Variance (Pardon Me For Asking) Get Toasted and Toasty: Best Fireplace Bars (Brokelyn) 5 In Custody In Brooklyn Robbery That Led To Killing Of Officer (City Room- NY Times) Holiday Tipping Everyone (Ditmas Park Blog) Pier 1 Proposals Put [...]
How Some Kids Helped Hundreds This Holiday- With Technology and Their Hearts
by Karen on 12/14/11 | 0 Comment(s)
How can three 11 year olds change the holidays for hundreds of people this year? With sheer determination and technological aid. These kids decided they wanted to give to those in need and, with the help of YouGiveGoods, (a new e-commerce technology that uses the power of social networking), each of them met their goal. [...]
Build A Bath Bomb! Construct A Catapult! Winter Field Trips For Girls
by Karen on 12/14/11 | 0 Comment(s)
I’m pretty sure you aren’t thinking about summer camp yet, but Curious Jane , a popular summer program for girls, wants to help you with your winter camp plans! If you have a daughter that might be interested in making toys, trying a trapeze, building a catapult or making bath bombs, get your mouse ready! [...]
Free Demo Classes For Kids In Brooklyn
by Karen on 12/13/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We are so lucky to live in Brooklyn where our kids have access to so many cultural activities and unique classes that it can be difficult to decide which ones to do. One way to figure out it out is to check out a trial and sample class where you and your children can see [...]
Send Your Child A Personal Video From Santa
by Karen on 12/13/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Santa Claus is now online, and available to send a personalized video message to your kids. This is one of my kids favorite “Santa sightings. The customized videos feel magical: how did Santa know who they were, what they wanted and get that photo from Halloween?! And the magic for you? You don’t have to [...]
High School Rant, School Deadlines and Updates
by Karen on 12/13/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Joyce Szuflita, of NYC School Help is our School Expert and always has the scoop on what’s going on with schools. Joyce sent me a massive list of updates on schools, timelines and deadlines! She also breaks any school news on her blog here so make sure you check it out. From Joyce: Elementary School [...]
Parents of Children With Special Needs: Workshops and Training
by Karen on 12/13/11 | 0 Comment(s)
A lot of times parents just have to take matters into their own hands. That’s especially true with 3 New York moms who decided that parents needed a centralized resource for children with special needs. In 1983, these moms created an organization that not only helps families find out about educational services for their children, [...]
Top of the Shop: Hanky Blanky
by Karen on 12/09/11 | 1 Comment(s)
This is the tenth installment of our feature called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a biweekly (well, sometimes!) look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then our favorite 2 top items. I hope that you see some new shops to visit or old shops that you might have forgotten [...]
