New Therapy Practice in Williamsburg For Couples, Families and Individuals
by Karen on 3/18/12 | 2 Comment(s)
I’m a sucker for parenting books and have amassed enough of them that I have a collection that spans 2 bookshelves. Lately, I have begun acquiring books on relationships. It appears, (shockingly!), that good parenting goes hand in hand with a good partnership. And, how can you have a satisfactory relationship without two happy people [...]
Sassy Pippi Comes to Brooklyn on Monday
by Karen on 3/15/12 | 0 Comment(s)
If you love classic movies and want to share them with your child in an actual theater, then head out to the popular series Big Movies for Little Kids. This series, begun by two mothers, is meant to be totally casual: no one minds if your child bursts into tears or runs into the aisles. [...]
Pom Pom Love at The Children’s Museum of the Arts with Kawai
by Karen on 3/15/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Any art show that includes both the words “pom pom” and “love” in the show title will entice me anytime. That “Love from Mt. Pom Pom” is an art installation done by renowned Japanese artist Misaki Kawai is the clincher. This young artist has made has made a splash with her multi-media whimsical work all [...]
Liar Liar Pants on Fire! How Punishment Can Affect Children’s Honesty
by Karen on 3/02/12 | 1 Comment(s)
This post is from 2 of our Experts on the blog that form the rational and thoughtful whole of Soho Parenting. To read more of their writing, head to ParenTalk. A recent article in Child-Psych gives important data about children and discipline and lying. In a nutshell, the harsher the punishments, the more kids lie. [...]
How much sleep should my child be getting?
by Karen on 2/23/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Here I am again. Up late, exhausted and at wit’s end. I put Willow down to sleep only to find her sitting up in her crib still an hour later. Birch insists on coming down for a “second dinner”- and, while I admit I enjoy his company while I clean the kitchen, I know these [...]
8 Things to See with Kids at the South Street Seaport Museum
by Karen on 2/15/12 | 0 Comment(s)
If you haven’t been to the newly re-opened South Street Seaport Museum, winter break is a good time to plan a visit. The renovated museum is a cool combination of historical information, model building and contemporary installation techniques. The Museum is a very short car/subway trip from Brooklyn and there is always tons to do [...]
Join the Fastest Growing Sport in America- Lacrosse in Brooklyn
by Karen on 2/13/12 | 1 Comment(s)
Lacrosse is a big deal in our house and I was thrilled to learn that this year, The Brooklyn Crescents Lacrosse Club has expanded their program to include PreK kids. That means I can get two kids out on the field this year! According to the 2011 Sporting Goods Manufacturer Association Participation Report, Lacrosse is [...]
Miss Your Dancing Days? Get Your Disco Pants On….
by Karen on 2/13/12 | 0 Comment(s)
If you have been pining away for your lost nights of dancing and raves, kiss those sad thoughts away. You can dance your disco pants off but now you can get home early with no hangover and entertain your kids at the same time. Baby Loves Disco is a huge disco party where you can [...]
Ach! Growing Pains
by Karen on 2/02/12 | 8 Comment(s)
We thought we were golden with our 3.5 year old’s sleep pattern: um, yeah, right! We have had lots of middle-of-the-night wakeups from nightmares and now- growing pains. When our son wails from the pain, I get it. I had them too. But, what I don’t get is what they are and how to help [...]
Reminder: BAM Kids Film Festival Tickets This Weekend
by Karen on 2/02/12 | 2 Comment(s)
We alerted you when the BAMkids Film Festival tickets went on sale on January 3rd- and here we are a month later, and the film festival is upon us! I just checked and, amazingly, there are still tickets available to the BAMkids Film Festival ! Honestly, I’m surprised. Usually, the week before the festival, the [...]
Chalkboard Paint Just Grew Up!
by Karen on 1/31/12 | 0 Comment(s)
Chalkboard paint has gotten a color facelift! Though we love to draw on a chalkboard as much as anyone, having a wall of dark grey in a room can be a bit….drab. Hudson Paint, a small paint manufacturer in the Hudson River Valley, has become the Pantone deck of chalkboard paint. Now, any chalkboard can [...]
10 Most Common Car Seat Installation Mistakes
by Karen on 1/30/12 | 4 Comment(s)
I know I’ve made about 4 of these car seat installation mistakes and I’m pretty sure that I’m not alone. In fact, I know I’m not: studies show that 82 percent or 9 out of 10 car seats are not installed and used correctly. Even more upsetting? Crashes are the leading cause of death for [...]
The best places to sled in Brooklyn and NYC
by Karen on 1/21/12 | 7 Comment(s)
Snow! The forecast from weather.com is: “Through 3pm: Intermittent snow, sleet and/or freezing rain will change to a few snow showers around noon. About one inch of additional snow through 2:30pm.” All to say, that means we may have great snow for sledding! Our sleds are perched at our front door, snowpants washed and laid [...]
Kids Can Try a New Language for Free
by Karen 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 [...]
DOE Announces Kindergarten Application Deadlines (we have PreK too)
by Karen 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
by Karen 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 [...]
Carnegie Hall with Kids? Totally!
by Karen 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
by Karen 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 [...]
Looking to volunteer as a family for the holidays?
by Karen on 12/21/11 | 2 Comment(s)
“Small hands can bring big changes.” It’s the perfect time of year for your kids to see how true that statement is. From making cards to holding someone’s hand, there is great potential to make a difference. We found some wonderful opportunities for your family to help out this holiday season. Stockings with Care Stockings [...]
Build A Bath Bomb! Construct A Catapult! Winter Field Trips For Girls
by Karen on 12/14/11 | 0 Comment(s)
I’m pretty sure you aren’t thinking about summer camp yet, but Curious Jane , a popular summer program for girls, wants to help you with your winter camp plans! If you have a daughter that might be interested in making toys, trying a trapeze, building a catapult or making bath bombs, get your mouse ready! [...]
Send Your Child A Personal Video From Santa
by Karen on 12/13/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Santa Claus is now online, and available to send a personalized video message to your kids. This is one of my kids favorite “Santa sightings. The customized videos feel magical: how did Santa know who they were, what they wanted and get that photo from Halloween?! And the magic for you? You don’t have to [...]
New Daycare With Art In Mind Holding Open House
by Karen on 12/09/11 | 1 Comment(s)
Over the last five years, I have visited loads of daycares and schools for the blog, so it’s exciting when I can suggest a daycare that I think is worth looking into for your child. Sitters Studio , a well respected sitting service, has decided to expand to a brick and mortar and open a [...]
Your One-Stop Gingerbread House Guide
by Stacie on 12/06/11 | 2 Comment(s)
Gingerbread is a term used for a spiced molasses confection that ranges from a soft cake to a crisp, flat cookie. Sometimes it’s light, sometimes dark. Sometimes it’s sweet, sometimes spicy. It’s always delicious and is most fun when made into gingerbread men or their candy-covered, usually Victorian-inspired homes. Making gingerbread men is pretty straight [...]
Shop Local: Craft Fairs and Holiday Markets in Brooklyn
by Serena on 11/29/11 | 0 Comment(s)
With all of the craziness that comes with Black Friday, Cyber Monday and deals flooding our inboxs, we are so happy that Brooklyn offers a bit of calm from the sea of commercialism. Thanks to local holiday fairs and markets, you can buy handmade gifts like pottery, jewelry, clothing and toys without the hassle and [...]
Tree Lighting Ceremonies in NYC
by Serena on 11/27/11 | 3 Comment(s)
There is something magical about a Christmas tree. The sparkle, the lights and the beautiful tree topper make this a fantastic symbol to admire as we kick-off the holiday season. In addition to dressing your own tree you can also enjoy numerous tree lighting ceremonies throughout the city. The most renowned is the Rockefeller Center [...]
