Tag: ‘park slope’
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 | 13 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’ [...]
Looking for a camp this summer? Meet the directors face to face!
by Karen on 1/27/11 | 2 Comment(s)
If you think looking for the right school is hard, try looking for the right camp. Why is it so much harder? For one, there are a ton of options (day, sleepaway, dance, art, yoga, sports, field trip, park-based, acting…) and for two, it’s harder to get to know what a camp is really like. [...]
Tribeca Parenting has a full roster of classes now in Brooklyn
by Karen on 1/04/11 | 1 Comment(s)
When Realbirth closed this May, many of the educators and recently, Realbirth’s founder, moved over to a now 6-month-old group called Tribeca Parenting. The collective move helped jumpstart Tribeca Parenting which has become a hub of parenting information. With Erica Lyon, the renowned Childbirth educator, author and founder of Realbirth, as their Consulting Director, they [...]
Best places to sled in Brooklyn and NYC
by Karen on 12/27/10 | 0 Comment(s)
As of 9:30 am this morning, the snow finally stopped falling in Brooklyn and the sun is out. That means it’s prime sledding time! Whoo hoo!!!! I can’t wait to get out our new sled and run it down the hills of Ft. Greene park. Here are some of the best sledding hills: NYC: Pilgrim [...]
Update: Shop local- Brooklyn Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs
by Karen on 12/16/10 | 1 Comment(s)
While occasionally efficient, too much on-line holiday shopping can zap the holiday spirit right out of you. So once you realize you have been staring at your laptop for hours, (yes, I mean you!) just turn it off. Then, grab a friend, pretty up – whether that be by brushing your teeth or a putting [...]
Shop local: Brooklyn Holiday Markets and Craft Fairs
by Jill on 12/08/10 | 1 Comment(s)
While occasionally efficient, too much on-line holiday shopping can zap the holiday spirit right out of you. So once you realize you have been staring at your laptop for hours, (yes, I mean you!) just turn it off. Then, grab a friend, pretty up – whether that be by brushing your teeth or a putting [...]
Diagnoses of ADHD or ASD or anxiety disorders?
by Karen on 12/01/10 | 2 Comment(s)
With rates of ADHD rising (5.5 % from 2003 to 2007) and ASD disorders now at 1 in 110 children in the US, there has been a rise of treatments to help children and parents cope. According to Brooklyn therapist, Candice Baugh, therapy is a very effective tool in helping children who suffer from anxiety [...]
PS 133 goes french (language that is)
by Karen on 11/09/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Joyce Szuflita, our School Expert, always has the scoop on what’s going on with schools. Today, Joyce broke the news on her blog here and shared it with us: PS 133 (which is getting a new school building in 2012 on 4th Ave. and Butler) is getting a dual langage French/English program in one kindergarten [...]
Halloween Weekend: What to do, Where to go!
by Karen on 10/29/10 | 3 Comment(s)
It’s that time of year again: Halloween! Kids of all ages love this holiday (including us parents) and it’s pretty obvious to see why – limitless options for treat or treating, boat loads of candy, dressing up, and the chance to attend some awesome events in Brooklyn. This year, we have uncovered some cool child-friendly [...]
Trick or Treating in Brooklyn
by Serena on 10/24/10 | 5 Comment(s)
Dressing up in costumes and checking out fun Halloween events is definitely a huge part of the holiday in Brooklyn, but let’s face: kids want candy! Here are the best places to trick or treat in the borough. For a list of all the Halloween celebrations going on in Brooklyn, go here. Bay Ridge An [...]
School holiday workshops, playgroups and family yoga: Bija Kids
by Karen on 10/08/10 | 0 Comment(s)
We have discovered a way to help our kids calm themselves, focus and manage their frustration. No, it’s not a pill, it’s yoga. We’ve started taking Family Yoga (walkers +) from Bija Kids and though we have only done family yoga for 8 weeks, it’s already become a staple of our daily diet at home. [...]
The kids’ clothing resale scene is growing in Brooklyn
by Karen on 9/19/10 | 4 Comment(s)
Three new childrens’ clothing resale shops have opened up in Brooklyn in the last month. Resale shops Flying Squirrel in Williamsburg and Still Hip in Clinton Hill have established themselves as places to go for good deals and neighborhood meetups, so it’s great that Brooklyn parents will have some other options too. Lulu’s Consignment Shop [...]
My family has descended upon us…where can I put them up? (not at our place!)
by Karen on 9/16/10 | 0 Comment(s)
The problem: Living in Brooklyn is, of course, great, there’s so much to see and do: so much so that we all find ourselves inundated with friends and family wanting to visit us! The trouble is that hosting friends or family in our homes is often not an option and hotels and other short-term accommodations [...]
FREE classes at BAX this Saturday
by Karen on 9/08/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I’ve heard about Brooklyn Arts Exchange from the time we had our first child. They have been around a long time and have garnered respect from lots of parents- which I’ve heard is due to the balance they provide between solid skill instruction plus creative freedom. This weekend is your chance to check them out [...]
