Medications and Breastfeeding
on 1/17/12 | 9 Comment(s)
I was having problems with frequently choking and was prescribed some medicine for “silent reflux” by an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor. She said that the medicine was “fine for a nursing mom”…..without checking. I wasn’t convinced she really knew. I called my general practitioner to see if the medicine was okay for a nursing [...]
To Mothers Who Write: Get Out and Share Your Passion
on 1/17/12 | 0 Comment(s)
“Life is about the people you meet and the things you create with them, so go out and start creating.” – The Holstee Manifesto. This is your moment. Take your incredible experiences of being a mother and share your writing with other mothers. A new course at PowderKeg, a community of women writers in downtown [...]
Giveaway! Tix to “The Amazing Max”
on 1/17/12 | 36 Comment(s)
“The Amazing Max and the Box of Interesting Things” is a magic show that we found entertaining: full of silly physical humor, stunning magic tricks and hilarious antics, we thought it was not only a great kids’ show but one for parents too. This isn’t a show that you ask, “How did he do that?!” [...]
Are you a Writer, Designer, Chef ? Small Biz Workshops!
on 1/17/12 | 0 Comment(s)
If you are the owner of a small business, or are thinking of starting a new business, there’s an amazing resource in Brooklyn for you: The Business Outreach Center (BOC) Network. It’s a small business development group that helps New Yorkers do everything from putting together business and marketing plans to figuring out how to [...]
Kids Can Try a New Language for Free
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 [...]
Some Pretty Great Lists to Get you Organized
on 1/16/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Are you a list maker? Some people love ‘em and others hate ‘em. I’m a virgo- which pretty much means I are doomed to make lists my whole life. But, I am glad- whenever I cross something off of my list- I feel soooo “together”- and I sure do need that feeling sometimes! If you [...]
Flipping the “Off”- Switch: Teaching Your Overeater How to Stop
on 1/15/12 | 2 Comment(s)
Do you have a child who loves to eat…and eat and eat? Do you wonder if it’s an issue? My daughter will say “mmm” with such enthusiasm when she slurps down her soup that it gives me great happiness to serve her another bowl…and even another sometimes. My husband is concerned. I’m not. So, when [...]
Germs, visitors and going outside with new babies
on 1/15/12 | 3 Comment(s)
Germs, Visitors and Going Outside by Dr. Hugh Gilgoff Who’s Allowed Near the Baby? The birth of your baby is a time of utter joy and celebration. Friends, family, and even complete strangers on the street want to see and even touch your beautiful little one. The problem is that your baby does not yet [...]
Brooklyn Blog Talk
on 1/13/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Cats Jumping On My Head (Brooklynian) Interactive Map of Brooklyn’s Worst Landlords (Carroll Gardens Patch) When Papa and Mama Are Just Like the Rolling Stones (Brooklyn Based) Co-Op Preschool Info Meeting (Ditmas Park Blog) Parents Clash Over Community Roots Expansion (The Local)
Weekend Events: Free Kids Yoga, Jam on DUMBO, MLK Celebrations, and Much More!
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 [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: January 13th, 14th, 15th
on 1/12/12 | 1 Comment(s)
If you think that a workshop about Mendelssohn might be over kids’ heads, let Steven Isserlis, a cellist and the author of Why Beethoven Threw the Stew and Why Handel Waggled His Wig, change your mind. Isserlis takes on the famous teenage composer in a musical lesson meant just for kids at the 92nd Y. [...]
Martin Luther King Day Events in NYC on MLK Day
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)
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 [...]
Checkmate My Friend: Chess Clubs For Kids in Brooklyn
on 1/10/12 | 0 Comment(s)
When I looked up why chess is a good game to play (I know it’s supposed to be good for you, I just wanted to know why)- the reasons listed are numerous; it develops memory improves concentration develops logical thinking promotes imagination and creativity teaches independence and there are plenty more…but it made me think [...]
E-Waste Recycling Happening This Weekend in Brooklyn
on 1/10/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Did you replace your old VCR, DVD player or perhaps a new computer this holiday? Wondering what to do with those old devices like a plug-in keyboard or that’s rat nest of cables? You can recycle all your electronic items this weekend with the The Lower East Side Ecology Center’s 9th Annual “After the Holidays” [...]
Carnegie Hall with Kids? Totally!
on 1/09/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Carnegie Hall loves its youngest audience members- it’s a rare opportunity for the Hall to let loose. Giggles, whispers, reading and talking to a performer are encouraged and embraced whenever a family concert gets underway. The concerts, recommended for children ages 5–10, are a wonderful way for parents to introduce their children to live performances [...]
Deconstruct, Construct and Invent at Inventgenuity Festival
on 1/09/12 | 1 Comment(s)
Have you got a deconstructivist, constructionist or inventorist sleeping in that twin bed down the hall? That inspired kid just might freak out over the Brooklyn Inventgenuity Festival coming up at the end of January. Your child can participate in “The Dis/Assembly Line,”: an evolving decomposition and aesthetic reprocessing of an entire room of everyday [...]
A New Playspace Opens Today: Get In Line To Check It Out
on 1/09/12 | 3 Comment(s)
With the grand opening of Frolic! today in Williamsburg, you have even more options for indoor play this winter. Located in the new condominium building, The Edge, Frolic has the advantage of lots of space (approximately 5,000 square feet), ground floor access and ample stroller parking. The soft opening and ribbon cutting ceremony was on [...]
A Cool Cast of Puppets Rock Williamsburg
on 1/08/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Meet some really cool puppets- this cadre of friends have tattoos, bandanas and style. They make the Muppets look like….well, boooring. This new group of performing puppets have taken up residence in Williamsburg, having recently expanded from their Hoboken, NJ location. Brooklyn parents who have already attended the shows have been singing the new puppets’ [...]
Om Your Way Through Parenting: A Buddhist Class
on 1/08/12 | 2 Comment(s)
Just tonight I found myself saying to my 5 year old son (who got out of bed for the 4th time), ” I’m sorry I got so angry, I need to take a deep breath before I react next time.” It seems that I could benefit from a new series of classes for parents based [...]
