School scoop: Nursery/Preschool Openings Fall 2010
by Karen on 9/02/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Joyce Szuflita, our School Expert, always has the scoop on what’s going on with schools. Her list of “Nursery/Preschool Openings” and News just came out and gives you updated info on schools that have spaces still open and new programs. For even more of her advice you can attend her “Intro to Nursery School” on [...]
PS Bookshop has changed its popular story time
by Karen on 9/01/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I’ve always liked PS Bookshop’s story time in DUMBO on Sunday afternoons. It has been our standby if we were looking for something to do on a lazy Sunday. Sadly for us, PS has changed it story time to Thursday afternoons, which makes it harder for us to make, but perhaps easier for the rest [...]
Kids Music Listings this Weekend: August 27, 28, 29
by Charles on 8/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Friday August 27th
3:30 pm: Get Your Rhythm Going!
Kids learn how the children of Hangzhou create music with the popular hand drum toy, and create an instrument to take home.
Details: Brooklyn Children’s Museum 145 Brooklyn Avenue Cost: Free with paid admission
Free children’s magic show in Greenpoint
by Karen on 8/26/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Mario the Magician will be performing a FREE children’s magic show this month at the fabulous WORD bookstore in Greenpoint. “This illusionist’s routine features handcrafted props, slapstick humor, audience interaction and a live dove named Mozzarella,” says TONY Kids. The 35-40 minute show is reminiscent of old-time slapstick performances and includes his handcrafted [...]
Help for new and expecting parents: and with a deal!
by Karen on 8/19/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I am really excited about one of our newest Directory Listings: Birth Day Presence. I’m excited because I’ve gotten to know them over the last 4 years while creating this blog and I think they are part of what makes the Brooklyn birthing community so special. They care a lot about parents- and I’ve seen [...]
New daycare in Park Slope- Daddys
by Karen on 8/11/10 | 1 Comment(s)
I was walking through Park Slope the other day and this sign caught my eye, “Grand Opening of Daddy’s Day Care.” I don’t know when it actually opened, but I had to stop, snap a photo and post the info in case it was as new to you as it was to me. I [...]
Top of the Shop: Madison Rose Maternity
by Karen on 8/09/10 | 6 Comment(s)
This is the fourth installment of our new feature called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a weekly look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then our favorite 2 top items. I hope that you see some new shops to visit or old shops that you might have forgotten about. [...]
Great stroller shade with style
by joy on 8/05/10 | 0 Comment(s)
If there’s one thing we want to protect our babies from in the summer, it’s too much sun, but many stroller canopies don’t offer proper coverage. That’s where the CityShade comes in. Cleverly created by a Brooklyn-based mom, this super stylish yet durable pram shade is a perfect item to splurge on.
The best part is [...]
Visiting Jacob Riis Park in the Rockaways
by Carolyn on 8/05/10 | 1 Comment(s)
As a transplant from the middle of the country, I still find the ocean new and exciting. Luckily, my children share this awe and affection and accompany me on trips to play in the sand and splash in the water. One of my favorite beaches in New York City is Jacob Riis Park. After visits [...]
New family practitioner takes over Dr. Carpenter’s office
by Karen on 8/03/10 | 0 Comment(s)
People always talked about the family doctor Dr. Maggie Carpenter in hushed tones: she was amazing, she hadn’t taken new patients in years, she was so good people were willing to pay 0ut-of-pocket for her for both themselves and their children. Then, last week, one of my friends (J) told me that Dr. Carpenter had [...]
I’m a new parent- where do I meet other new parents?
by Karen on 7/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Last Tuesday, I was included on a panel for new parents by Baby Bites Brooklyn (a social and educational support group). The talk was called “Brooklyn Moms Tell All”- and that’s what (I hope!) we did. We talked about when to start searching for a nanny, daycare, how to do a nanny share, find a [...]
Vitamin D: Why you and your kids need it NOW
by Jill on 7/29/10 | 1 Comment(s)
This morning at breakfast, I remembered that the kids and I hadn’t taken our vitamins since before vacation, a week ago. Not really a big deal, though with all the press that vitamin D has gotten lately, I made sure the kids and I took ours today.
What can happen if we don’t have enough of [...]
Got a Picky Eater? One Hungry Mama has help!
by Stacie on 7/28/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I’m going to give you a reason to laugh at me. (It’s okay. I deserve it. And laughing is good for you.) Ready? I didn’t think that my older son would go through a picky phase. Ever.
Done chuckling? Yea, me, too. Because my (deservedly) famously intrepid eater has now, nearing 4-years-old, gone through several picky [...]
Red bumps? Our kids have it- you?
by Jill on 7/27/10 | 5 Comment(s)
It’s ridiculously hot in NY today as I type; I’m terrified our electric company is going to break down yet I can’t bring myself to turn down the air conditioner, and my son Baker’s chest and back are COVERED in red bumps — so many red bumps that they run together into a giant red [...]
Recall: Nap Nappy Recliners
by Karen on 7/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I always hate to read these recalls- it means some baby or child has been hurt. And, sadly enough in this case it is being investigated that one infant has died and others entrapped by a product called The Nap Nanny.
The Nap Nanny ® is a portable recliner designed for sleeping, resting and playing. The [...]
Eczema: What can be done?
by Karen on 7/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Eczema: The rash that itches! By Dr. Hugh Gilgoff
Almost all babies have sensitive skin. We all know to avoid harsh detergents, strong perfumes, and rough fabrics during this period, but what is normal dry skin versus eczema? What can you do to avoid dry skin? And what medicines are safe and effective? Read below [...]
Pregnant? Brooklyn Moms Tell All
by Karen on 7/22/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Are you pregnant or a new parent? There’s a lot to think about: birth options: a doula, midwife, which hospital, postpartum doulas, products, daycare, nannies (how to find them), best pediatricians, lactation consultants and more. Argh- it’s enough to create a minor panic attack.
So, that’s where we come in. I, Chana from babybites Brooklyn and [...]
Daycare expanding with 2 new locations
by Karen on 7/14/10 | 0 Comment(s)
This email came in today about an established daycare in Brooklyn that is expanding to 2 new sites:
“After fourteen successful years in business Sunflower child care is expanding! We would like to inform you that in September we are opening two new Sunflower sites: in Park Slope area on 7th Ave and Saint John’s Place; [...]
Corduroy Kid Closing Sale
by Karen on 7/13/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I was particularly sad to hear the news today that the tightly edited kids’ clothing stores, Corduroy Kid, is closing down both of its stores. They are currently located in Prospect Heights and Park Slope.
Right now, you can get great deals at both locations: everything is 50-70% off through Sunday from 11-6. This will be [...]
Questions about nursing? Join this group
by Karen on 7/11/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Do you have some questions about nursing? Breastfeeding circles or support groups are some of the best places to go to get them answered. There have been great reviews about the lactation consultant Andrea Syms-Brown, who leads a nursing support group at GUMBO in Boerum Hill.
If you can’t make her group, there are other groups [...]
How to start a babysitting co-op
by Karen on 7/07/10 | 7 Comment(s)
You might have heard about babysitting cooperatives only recently, but they have actually been around since the 1970’s. Back then, groups of parents figured out that babysitting co-ops were beneficial: a parent would babysit for another family’s child and, in return, they could also get a free night of babysitting from any of the families [...]
The fire domes at Pier 1 are gone, gone, gone
by Karen on 6/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Thank God somebody finally came to their senses and had the mettallic domes removed from the Pier 1 playground. This April, park-goers took the temperature of the orbs and discovered the temperature of them was an astounding 127.9 degrees…and they were burning children.
Here we are, a full 4 months later, and they are JUST being [...]
Wow! Another resale shop opening! AND they pick up your stuff
by Karen on 6/30/10 | 0 Comment(s)
On the heels of Lulu’s Cuts and Toys announcement this week that they are opening a new children’s resale (and some new) shop, another one announces it too is opening! That’s great news for families. There can never be enough resale shops- especially since Brooklyn is rumored to have had the most babies born in [...]
Clermont Pool Opens June 29! Check It Out!
by Betsy on 6/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Summer is in full swing, and although the sprinklers provide some much needed relief, everyone keeps asking when Clermont Pool (At Parham Playground / PS 20 located Between Clermont Ave. & Adelphi St.) will open. According to NYCGovParks.org the magic date is June 29! The hours of Clermont pool are 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., [...]
Pregnant? New online network has resources for you
by Karen on 6/23/10 | 0 Comment(s)
I have always liked the Choices in Childbirth guide: Guide to a Healthy Birth. Sometimes it was hard to find, but I always treasured it as a real resource for childbirthing and all mom-related needs. I still have mine from 2006, dog-eared and highlighted. (They now have it available online).
I guess I can throw that [...]
