Tag: ‘park slope’
Pregnant or New Parent with Burning Questions?
by Karen on 1/26/12 | 0 Comment(s)
If you are pregnant or a new parent and have some questions like “what is a doula?”, “how bad is this labor pain going to be?” to “do I need a carrier and how do I know which one?”- count yourself lucky! All those questions and more will be answered this Monday night at a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Weekend Events: Atlantic Antic, Ragamuffin Parade, Clothing Swap, Chile Pepper Festival and Much More!
by Serena on 9/29/11 | 0 Comment(s)
There is so much going on this weekend we almost don’t know where to begin! Since we have to start somewhere, let’s begin with the major events – Atlantic Antic Street Festival, Chile Pepper Fiesta and The Ragamuffin Parade are some of annual heavy hitters in Brooklyn and luckily the Parade and Antic are on [...]
Support Midwives….NY midwives depend on it
by Serena on 9/22/11 | 0 Comment(s)
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 this cause, the NYC Chapter of American College of Nurse Midwives & Choices in Childbirth is holding the 9th Annual [...]
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 [...]
Weekend Events: Dan Zanes, Field Day, Dragon Boat Family Day and Much More!
by Serena on 7/13/11 | 1 Comment(s)
This weekend we have an exciting line-up of free movies like Despicable Me at Pier 46, free music by Soul Understated at the Brooklyn Museum (with the cost of admission) and Dan Zanes with the Brooklyn Youth Orchestra at the Prospect Park Bandshell, and free theater like Henry V on Governor’s Island. There are also [...]
Reader Review: Baseball Camp for the summer
by Karen on 6/20/11 | 2 Comment(s)
Summer is here, and in my family, that means it’s time for baseball, baseball and more baseball! Thankfully, our favorite baseball camp from our days in Washington, DC is expanding to Brooklyn this summer with a camp at the Parade Grounds. My boys have attended Home Run Baseball Camp for 4 summers in a row, [...]
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 [...]
My favorite movement class for babies
by Karen on 5/13/11 | 12 Comment(s)
Whenever I do one of my “Expectant Parents Guide to Brooklyn” talks, the expectant parents inevitably want to know: “How do I meet other parents?” It’s a great question. My answer goes something like this: Find a mom or dad’s group for your neighborhood by joining your neighborhood Yahoo Group Take a class- a good [...]
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 [...]
Two grand openings with oodles of free fun
by Karen on 4/05/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Grand openings usually mean festive and free activities accompanied with food- which means loads of people. I usually avoid them like the plague but there are two grand openings this weekend which are on my list of must-dos. Both celebrations are for well-known Brooklyn businesses who have found new spaces that will let them expand [...]
Brooklyn Industries opens new store in DUMBO with sample sale
by Karen on 3/01/11 | 3 Comment(s)
Brooklyn Industries is opening a new store in DUMBO and before the opening, there will be a big sample sale March 3rd -March 5th where everything will be $40 or less. Brooklyn Industries had already moved its corporate headquarters to DUMBO, but wanted to expand to include a retail location. The store is set to [...]
Where to take a tumbling or gymnastics class in Brooklyn
by Serena on 2/27/11 | 12 Comment(s)
If there is one thing kids love it is to move. Sometimes they love to move so much that it is difficult to keep up with them! A great way to exert their natural energy (and give you a break) is to enroll them in a fun and interactive tumbling class. Through tumbling kids learn [...]
Scoop up great deals and support local child too
by Karen on 2/23/11 | 0 Comment(s)
MOMS Club of Park Slope, a 50-family organization, is holding its annual huge indoor charity bazaar, to benefit Jonah’s Just Begun. 100% of proceeds will be donated to finding a cure for Sanfilippo Syndrome, a rare and deadly disease. Jonah’s Just Begun-Foundation to Cure Sanfilippo Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)3, public charity. They will be [...]
The resale scene in Brooklyn grows with pop-up shops and online events
by Karen on 2/07/11 | 15 Comment(s)
We have a great resale/consignment scene in Brooklyn with 4 resale shops for Brooklyn kids, 2 of which also sell maternity. Although I am never sure I will find exactly what I need, I seem to have great success going to each one for my specific needs. LuLu’s Then & Now has a robust collection [...]
A day of free dance classes- tap, yoga, hip hop, pilates
by Karen on 2/03/11 | 1 Comment(s)
One of the best things about living in Brooklyn is the cool types of classes that our kids (and parents!) can try out…and for free. This Monday is an opportunity to take advantage of…free pop-up dance classes with Dancewave at Pintchik Hardware in Park Slope. Yes, a decidedly odd partnership- but it makes sense when [...]
Madison Rose is now taking used kids clothing
by Karen on 1/27/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Madison Rose Maternity is the go-to place in Brooklyn for maternity resale: the clothes are in great condition and the displays are beautiful. You feel like you are walking into a carefully edited boutique of a stylish friend’s clothes and niceties, not a resale shop. Now, Madison Rose is joining the increasing number of kids’ [...]
