Tag: ‘brooklyn’
Want to Stop Arguing Over Who Does What? Or Money?
by Karen on 1/30/12 | 1 Comment(s)
Arguing with your partner over how to parent, money woes and in-laws is pretty standard stuff. But…. it’s exhausting. Who wants to argue over who did the laundry last time or why no one can stand the MIL? Wouldn’t we all rather waltz through these parenting tangles and spend the energy on having time for [...]
10 Most Common Car Seat Installation Mistakes
by Karen on 1/30/12 | 4 Comment(s)
I know I’ve made about 4 of these car seat installation mistakes and I’m pretty sure that I’m not alone. In fact, I know I’m not: studies show that 82 percent or 9 out of 10 car seats are not installed and used correctly. Even more upsetting? Crashes are the leading cause of death for [...]
Need an Ob/Gyn? Meet Village Obstetrics
by Karen on 1/30/12 | 0 Comment(s)
The chic maternity store, Bump Brooklyn, organizes after-hours events in their shop on occasion. Besides being free of cost, their events always seem to be free of any agenda too. In true community spirit, the owners of Bump invite respected businesses to come to their store and give a seminar or do a meet and [...]
Help for Applying to Kindergarten and Elementary Schools
by Karen on 1/24/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Let’s just say that investigating and applying for schools in NYC is like crossing a raging river. (I’m trying to be optimistic here). Don’t despair! There are bridges for you so you can get to the other side of the process without losing your mind. Insideschools.org is throwing you a rope and hosting a free [...]
The best places to sled in Brooklyn and NYC
by Karen on 1/21/12 | 6 Comment(s)
Snow! The forecast from weather.com is: “Through 3pm: Intermittent snow, sleet and/or freezing rain will change to a few snow showers around noon. About one inch of additional snow through 2:30pm.” All to say, that means we may have great snow for sledding! Our sleds are perched at our front door, snowpants washed and laid [...]
Weekend Events: Kids Food Fest, Special Kids Day, Lunar New Year Celebration, and More!
by Alicia on 1/19/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Brrr… it’s cold out there! It’s official, winter is here in full force and with these cold temperatures, it’s easy to want to stay indoors while sipping hot cocoa. As appealing as that may sound, we simply cannot have our fabulous Brooklynites stuck inside with cabin fever. And so, we’ve rounded up the best activities [...]
Kids Can Try a New Language for Free
by Karen on 1/16/12 | 0 Comment(s)
If your child can say “nǐhǎo” and “gracias”, you might not worry so much about them saying “please” and “thank you” in English. This week and next, two language programs are offering the opportunity to give both Spanish and Mandarin a try with your tikes- for free! Lango Kids NYC Free Trial Mandarin Class It [...]
Weekend Events: Free Kids Yoga, Jam on DUMBO, MLK Celebrations, and Much More!
by Alicia on 1/12/12 | 1 Comment(s)
Happy Friday, folks! And Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend! Are you excited for the long weekend? We surely are. We hope you had a great week and are ready to unwind and dive into fun activities this long weekend. There are only a couple more weekends to enjoy the Math Midway exhibit at Liberty [...]
Martin Luther King Day Events in NYC on MLK Day
by Karen on 1/12/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Though there are events all weekend to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy, (check our weekend events here), there are some special ones on the actual day it’s celebrated- Monday, January 16th. MLK Day is also about giving service to others and we have our list of where to volunteer as a family here. You [...]
DOE Announces Kindergarten Application Deadlines (we have PreK too)
by Karen on 1/10/12 | 3 Comment(s)
Sharpen your pencils, get out your walking shoes and get ready for the kindergarten application season! It’s not fun, but by the end of it, hopefully you will be happy with where your child ends up. Here’s the scoop! The kindergarten application period is open from January 9, 2012 through March 2, 2012. Visit the [...]
Deal of the Week: Genius Organizing- Totally Worth It!
by Karen on 1/05/12 | 0 Comment(s)
It’s the New Year, which means that everyone is energized about their resolutions from losing weight to streamlining their life. This week Doodle Deals is offering a way to start the New Year off right with 43% off a 2 hour in-home organizing and decluttering session. It caught my eye because it is being offered [...]
Weekend Events: Mulchfest, Three Kings, Cumbe Dance and Free Yoga
by Alicia on 1/05/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Happy New Year! We hope you enjoyed the first week of 2012 and you’re ready to put your resolutions into practice. As always, this year, we’re resolving to bring you the best listings for the entire family! Are you ready to celebrate January with fun activities? We thought so! This will be the last weekend [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Weekend Events: Winter Fair, Holiday Events, and Loads More!
by Alicia on 12/09/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Brrr, it’s cold out there! It’s been rainy and gloomy pretty much all week, which can put a damper on any mood, but luckily, this weekend Mother Nature will smile on us and give us a little bit of sunshine. We hope you’re as excited as we are because there are just so many awesome [...]
Where to see Christmas Lights in Brooklyn- Dyker Heights and beyond
by Karen on 12/06/11 | 10 Comment(s)
If you hear the words “Brooklyn” and “Christmas lights’ in the same sentence, chances are the person is talking about the Dyker Heights holiday lights. The famous holiday tradition has been on national news, TLC and featured in a dedicated PBS documentary. While this is the “grand slam” of holiday lights in Brooklyn, there are [...]
Weekend Events: Holiday Fun and Lots More!
by Alicia on 12/02/11 | 4 Comment(s)
Happy December everyone! As you’re gearing up to rock around the Christmas tree or Menorah, we’ve got tons of events to have you ho, ho, ho-ing all around town. The Galli Children’s Theater Company is coming to Brooklyn on Sunday with an interactive, fun, and free performance of “The Frog Prince.” Santa Claus is coming to [...]
Awesome Art Classes at Pratt Start Registration
by Karen on 11/27/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Pratt Saturday Art Class work from 2011 Though I am not a fan of Pratt since they 1) sent me a “cease and desist” letter after I wrote about how fantastic their sculpture garden was and 2) formally closed the quad off to the neighborhood and 3) told me that I cannot write or mention [...]
For crafty you- a list of my favorite craft stores
by Karen on 11/21/11 | 5 Comment(s)
I so badly want to be crafty. I want to make snow hats and wool felted animals…but I just….don’t. I have a full tote of craft supplies: stencils, pom poms, pipe cleaners and the ultimate necessity: glue gun. I just don’t have the motivation. But, I do have the motivation to aspire to crafting. And, [...]
