Updated: LLLs in Brooklyn and the Brooklyn List
by Nicole 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 [...]
Artsy New Daycare is Opening in Carroll Gardens
by Nicole on 8/18/11 | 0 Comment(s)
The last few weeks we have written about some new schools opening in Brooklyn and today, we got an announcement about a new daycare opening in Carroll Gardens. I got an email from Sitters Studio (a well-known sitting service that has been operating for 5 years), that, starting this September they will open their first [...]
Second Round of Pre-K Applications Starts on July 18th
by Serena on 7/14/11 | 0 Comment(s)
The pre-kindergarten application process can be downright frustrating in NYC as you research, apply and visit tons of schools. Despite how many schools you apply to, it doesn’t guarantee that your child will get a spot into a coveted pre-k program. In fact, according to InsideSchools.org nearly 28,815 families applied and 9,000 4-year-olds were denied [...]
Giving Birth: Who Takes Care of Your Older Child?
by Serena on 7/12/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Most of us don’t live near family, so what do you do when you give birth and have an older child at home that needs to be watched? I wondered that when we were faced with that question. I knew my MIL would not come down to help out in the middle of the night, [...]
School News: Nursery School, PreK and Kindergarten Talks
by Serena on 7/03/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Joyce Szuflita, school consultant of NYC School Help and our School Expert, is always on top of what is going on within the NYC school system. Join her this week for an informative discussion entitled “Intro to Nursery School,” which will include a discussion about the differences between private preschools and independent schools. She also [...]
Free classes for parents: CPR, Early Intervention and Placement
by Nicole on 5/17/11 | 0 Comment(s)
The Child Development Support Corporation (CDSC) is a private, not-for-profit that was founded in 1975 in Brooklyn. It offers programs that help families by giving them education and skills on how to be a valuable member of the community. That means anything from Hydrponic Farming Workshops to Early Intervention seminars. This month and next they [...]
New daycare opens in Park Slope
by Nicole on 5/02/11 | 5 Comment(s)
I just got notice that a new daycare called Zusin Family Daycare opened yesterday in Park Slope. It’s in a great location- near Prospect Park and on the same block as Old Stone House. I don’t know anything about this daycare except for the information below. If you decide to check it out, please let [...]
Free Brooklyn Babywearing Workshop
by Nicole on 4/07/11 | 0 Comment(s)
This free workshop by Slings in the City is a great way to learn all about the different carriers, how to tell if a carrier is safe and correct positioning for newborn through toddler. The Brooklyn Slings in the City co-leader will have lots of carriers for you to try on or you can bring [...]
New daycare opening in Park Slope
by Nicole on 3/28/11 | 8 Comment(s)
A new daycare center is opening in Park Slope for infants and older. Kinderstuff Daycare will take children ages 6 months to 6 years. The location will be at 272 Flatbush Avenue, off of Prospect Place. (I think this is the same location as the former Eladia’s Kids- anyone know for sure?) I got an [...]
Fort Greene Daycare changes location
by Nicole on 2/22/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Carousel Children’s Center just happens to be the daycare that four of my friends use- so I happen to think it must be pretty good. Carousel is moving their location from 96 Fort Greene Place to 150 Clermont Ave and are hosting open houses at their new space on: Saturday, February 26, 10 to 5pm [...]
When you are hiring a nanny……
by Nicole on 2/17/11 | 11 Comment(s)
We’ve had part-time nannies ever since our son Birch was born 4.5 years ago. The hours have varied from 11 hours a week up to 24 now (hello Brooklyn Baby Expo that is slowly killing me!) Along the way, I have learned some valuable lessons that I thought I might share. I’m sure some of [...]
Winter Break Presidents Week Camps 2011
by Nicole on 2/10/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Those holiday breaks! What’s a parent to do?! It’s hard not to view these school holidays as anything but a lot of juggling schedules and expenses, but there is an upside: your child can try something new and have a great time! This year there is almost double the amount of Presidents Week camps from [...]
New classes for children with disabilities: to become a center in fall 2011
by Nicole on 1/17/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Often I get emails that remind me of how special it is to be a part of the Brooklyn parenting community. We are in an urban environment and yet, it feels like a village with how people here invest in our community. Yesterday, I got an email from an acquaintance, whom someday I hope to [...]
A painting cooperative that you can get behind: Color Me
by Nicole on 1/12/11 | 0 Comment(s)
You’ve heard of a preschool cooperative, a babysitting cooperative and now there’s something different….. a painting cooperative. No, it’s not one you can join for help in getting your apartment painted. It’s one you hire. Color Me! is an interior painting cooperative owned by and made up of women. Each member owns a bit of [...]
Playgroup for adopted kids starting
by Nicole on 1/07/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Do you have an adopted child? You might enjoy the All Together Now (ATN) playgroup that is available to children ages 3-8 years and facilitated by adult and teen adoptees. They also provide a space for adoptive parents to gather, connect, and share resources. They state that, “a committee of committed adult adoptees, adoptive parents, [...]
Tribeca Parenting has a full roster of classes now in Brooklyn
by Nicole 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 [...]
A babysitting service with creative flair
by Nicole on 12/06/10 | 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 [...]
Review: Everyday Athlete- everything rolled into one studio
by Nicole on 10/28/10 | 6 Comment(s)
I try to keep my ear to the ground for everything “Brooklyn” and “parenting”, and recently my ear has been buzzing with accolades about Everyday Athlete Studio in Carroll Gardens. My friend/fellow blogger Jesse at Word on Columbia Street raved about it recently and it piqued my interest: Dude Yoga? Mommy Boot Camp with on-site [...]
Stroller Strides- new classes added, including 5K training!
by Nicole on 9/22/10 | 2 Comment(s)
My biggest regret after having our babies was not doing a mommy boot camp- get your booty in shape type of class. When I saw the moms who were doing it, I was envious; actually downright green. They had triceps and biceps to die for and they got them while hanging out with their babies, [...]
The dreaded morning drill: tips for making it easier
by Nicole on 9/12/10 | 2 Comment(s)
Savvy Tips to Get out the Door (for School or Daycare) With Brooklyn gearing up for back-to-school, now is the perfect time to think about your family’s routines and schedules. Switching from summer to the fall can be super stressful, but you can smooth the ride with just a little bit of planning. Focusing your [...]
Help for new and expecting parents: and with a deal!
by Nicole 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 Nicole on 8/11/10 | 4 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 think [...]
New family practitioner takes over Dr. Carpenter’s office
by Nicole 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 [...]
Daycare expanding with 2 new locations
by Nicole 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 [...]
How to start a babysitting co-op
by Nicole on 7/07/10 | 11 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 [...]
