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Want to “Raise a Good Sleeper”? We Have a Discount if You Do!

by Karen on 1/21/12 | 1 Comment(s)

Who wouldn’t want to raise a good sleeper?! Imagine this: a full night’s good sleep for you and your partner…. and upon waking, you find you have a cheery baby who has also had a good night’s sleep! Not that she is making any promises, but Dr. Janet Kennedy (aka the NYC Sleep Doctor), will [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Best places to watch the NYC marathon in Brooklyn

by Karen on 11/04/11 | 4 Comment(s)

Marathon is here! It’s an incredible time as we cheer on all the aspiring runners as they perform a feat that seems unimaginable to me. I’m ready to cheer each one of them on with my cow bell and loud vocals. But where are the best viewing points? The official course map maps out the [...]

New Developments for Bija Kids

by Karen on 11/01/11 | 0 Comment(s)

I dropped by Bija Kids a few weeks ago to host one of our Meetups- and marveled at their new studio design with two open airy spaces that accommodate both yogis and kids. Lauren Maples, the owner of Bija Kids, mentioned that she was considering offering a drop-in playtime for the cold weather- and, she [...]

New La Leche League in Kensington (and other meetups listed too)

by Karen on 11/01/11 | 0 Comment(s)

A new Kensington La Leche League group is starting this Wednesday morning. This mother to mother breastfeeding support group is open to all. To find out where they are meeting, email [email protected] For other Brooklyn LLLs, I’ve listed the contact information below: (If you are looking for general breastfeeding support, visit our Marketplace listings on [...]

Where To Go Trick Or Treating in Brooklyn

by Serena on 10/11/11 | 3 Comment(s)

Ghouls, Goblins, Super Heroes and Princesses – on Halloween you will find a collection of these characters roaming about Brooklyn in search of tasty treats. We uncovered some of the trick or treating hot spots in Brooklyn’s local neighborhoods where you will find parades, block parties and community get togethers. Also, for the complete (and [...]

New Meetups- Mandarin Playgroup, Ebay Workshop, Babysitting Co-ops and Best Resources

by Karen on 10/06/11 | 0 Comment(s)

I started a Meetup group for A Child Grows In Brooklyn after some readers told me that they wanted to have a way to meet one another “live”. They wanted not just to meet each other, but to have playdates, mom mentors, babysitting co-ops and parenting seminars. In August, I ran the first 2 meetups [...]

Middle School Fairs This Week And Next

by Karen on 10/04/11 | 0 Comment(s)

Whether you have a kid ready for middle school next year or a preschooler and you’re just interested in finding out what your middle school district options are, head to one of the two fairs this week. Most districts host a fair for families of 5th grade students to learn more about their options for [...]

Even More Trial Classes and Demos

by Serena on 9/18/11 | 1 Comment(s)

This week we found even more trial classes and demos in Brooklyn! We have heard great things about Stephanie Severe’s Stroller Fitness classes in Fort Greene- and she is offering demos this week. If you are looking for a class for your kids, you can take a variety of trial classes at the New York [...]

Updated: LLLs in Brooklyn and the Brooklyn List

by Karen on 9/08/11 | 0 Comment(s)

Nursing isn’t easy for everyone. That became apparent to me when I attended my first La Leche League (LLL) meeting when I was 9 months pregnant. I’m so glad I got clued in by some very honest women in the group before I gave birth. After my son Birch’s birth, I went back to a [...]

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 [...]

The best playgrounds in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill That You Might Be Missing

by Betsy on 7/20/11 | 7 Comment(s)

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 the South Oxford Playground at the Atlantic Commons. This amazing space has a large astro turf field, a nicely paved [...]

Affordable Housing Units in Fort Greene/Wallabout

by Serena on 7/17/11 | 1 Comment(s)

Would you like to live in new housing that is reasonably priced for your family that has such amenities as a children’s playground, gardens, new construction and all in Fort Greene? Then check out the new affordable housing rental units that are now available through the Low Income Rental Program (LIRP). Navy Green R3 or [...]

New yoga studio is opening in Fort Greene

by Karen on 6/14/11 | 0 Comment(s)

Yogis will celebrate this news: The 9 year old Shala, a beloved yoga studio in Union Square, is opening in Fort Greene. It’s not cheap, at $19 a class or down to $12 if you buy a 6 month class card, but it’s prices are in line with nearby Lucky Lotus Yoga on Dekalb Avenue. [...]

Shred and Shed this weekend

by Karen on 5/17/11 | 0 Comment(s)

Let’s say that you are done with that old medical file, reams of taxes from 2003 (finally!) and emails that you used to print off? Start shredding! This weekend join the 4th annual Shred Fest at 16 locations throughout the city. Don’t let your bank statements, pay stubs or anything else sensitive go in your [...]

Easter Egg Hunts in Brooklyn and NYC 2011

by Karen on 4/18/11 | 6 Comment(s)

There is nothing more fun than watching a bunch of kids let loose to run after colorful eggs. Whether the eggs are filled with jelly beans, stickers or something else, each one found is a sweet treasure. We bought inexpensive Easter baskets for $2.99 each at Duane Reade. All the drug stores carry them at [...]

Tribeca Parenting adds courses with free trial

by Karen on 4/12/11 | 0 Comment(s)

With Tribeca Pediatric’s expansion into Fort Greene, Tribeca Parenting has been able to expand its workshops and classes. They are now offering baby wearing classes taught by the baby gear gurus (Jamie Grayson and Jennifer Link) who spoke at our Baby Expo. These baby gear experts are especially good as they offer information on baby [...]

Tribeca Peds in Fort Greene will open today

by Karen on 3/07/11 | 0 Comment(s)

Back in January, I announced that Tribeca Pediatrics was expanding to Fort Greene. After walking by there this week, I noticed they had done a lot of work on the location, but it didn’t look ready for a move in- so I was surprised that they announced that they would be open for business today, [...]

And the spring fundraising season begins…..with a disco beat

by Karen on 2/22/11 | 2 Comment(s)

As we reach spring fundraising season for schools, a word of note. It might seem strange to go to a fundraiser for a school that your children don’t attend- but there are actually quite a few reasons you might find it’s totally worth it. You might find a school you like. You might meet new [...]

Fort Greene Daycare changes location

by Karen on 2/22/11 | 0 Comment(s)

Carousel Children’s Center just happens to be the daycare that four of my friends use- so I happen to think it must be pretty good. Carousel is moving their location from 96 Fort Greene Place to 150 Clermont Ave and are hosting open houses at their new space on: Saturday, February 26, 10 to 5pm [...]

Playgroup in Fort Greene gives parents a break

by Karen on 2/21/11 | 1 Comment(s)

Last winter my mommy friends and I were desperately seeking a place to take the little ones where they could have a little fun and we could do some socializing. The word around Fort Greene was that Der Schwarze Kölner was a really kid friendly spot that we should check out. So, slightly dubious, our [...]

Spring baseball/softball is registering

by Karen on 1/19/11 | 3 Comment(s)

We will have a lot more info to come on registering for baseball and softball as spring approaches. Here’s to the second one of the season! (The first one we wrote about is in Fort Greene and is here.) Also, here is our list of Little League an T-ball leagues in Brooklyn from last year. [...]

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