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 [...]
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; [...]
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 [...]
A babysitting service with creative flair
by Karen on 3/29/10 | 0 Comment(s)
There are a lot of sitter services out there in New York. One nice thing about writing a parenting blog is that I get offers to try them. I have never used them…until now. I was nervous to try a sitter that had been vetted by an agency, not a friend. But, two things were [...]
Healthcare for Uninsured: NY has options
by Jimmy on 3/24/10 | 0 Comment(s)
There are thousands of working, uninsured adults in New York. Some of them have families. Chances are good that you know someone in this category: the guy delivering your pad thai, a friend, your nanny or maybe….you. Running around without insurance can be scary, especially if you get sick or have a major medical incident. [...]
How much vacation and pay should your nanny get?
by Karen on 3/09/10 | 1 Comment(s)
Park Slope Parents wrote to tell me that their new “Nanny Compensation Survey” is out. Over 800 parents participated in the survey which included parents from these Yahoo list serves: Park Slope Parents (68%), Hudson River Park Mamas, DUMBO Parents, BoCoCa Parents and Flatbush Family Network. (All of which can be found in our Directory [...]
NYC Explorers opens new space with deals
by Karen on 12/02/09 | 1 Comment(s)
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I loved the old NYC Explorers play space on Atlantic Street. Yes, at times it seemed chaotic, but the aesthetic there reigned: comfy, bright furniture, clean floors and nice toys. I was really sad when they closed and so ended up going to their quaint Prospect Heights space more- which has the [...]
