The Silent Epidemic: Postpartum Depression
by Nicole on 5/17/13 | 0 Comment(s)
Postpartum depression was discussed in my birth classes and with my other pregnant mom friends extensively when I was due with my first baby. I felt very educated about it but was anxious because I didn’t know what to expect. I luckily did not suffer from it but I had a few close friends who [...]
Weekend Events: Kings County Fair, Spring Festivals, Frolic Rock ‘n’ Roll Carnival, and Much More!
by Alicia on 5/16/13 | 0 Comment(s)
The weather will be gorgeous this weekend and the events will be glorious, so get ready to plan a fantastic three days! The Kings County Fair at Aviator Sports kicked off on Thursday and will be going strong all weekend long so pick your favorite ride and have some fun! The Fleece Festival at Prospect [...]
FirstBIKE Review and Giveaway: Leave the Training Wheels in the Dust
by Nicole on 5/16/13 | 22 Comment(s)
My daughter (3 years old) mastered the scooter early on but was never really interested in trying a bike. Then we got the FirstBike and everything clicked! She took to it immediately, finding her balance quickly and propelling herself effortlessly. The FirstBike is a balance bike that allows kids to learn to ride without having [...]
The Best Sunscreens: Reviews and Ratings
by Nicole on 5/16/13 | 0 Comment(s)
Now that the weather is finally warming up and everyone’s planning for their summer activities, it’s time to think about using sunscreens again. You can spend days researching and testing all the “good’ sunscreens out there. And believe me- I’ve done it. After 4 years of scrutinizing, ordering and testings various sunscreens- I have my [...]
Town Hall for Parents from District 13 – May 20th
by Nicole on 5/16/13 | 0 Comment(s)
On May 20th at 5 pm, NYC Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott will host a town hall for parents from District 13. The meeting takes place at PS 56, 170 Gates Avenue in Bed-Stuy. He’ll take questions from parents. PS 56 is located at 170 Gates Avenue in Bed-Stuy.
2013 Summer Concert for Kids Tomorrow – Downtown!
by Nicole on 5/15/13 | 0 Comment(s)
The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership is doing some exciting things this summer! Tomorrow, Thursday May 16th they are having a concert for kids from 10-11am. Come to Albee Square in Downtown Brooklyn (Fulton St and Bond St) for Moey’s Music Party – Join Moey and her “Princess Revolution” with musical kid-powered takes on classic tales. The Albee Square Farmers [...]
Get Out of the House!
by Nicole on 5/14/13 | 0 Comment(s)
Getting both of my children out of the house is one battle I never thought I would have to fight. It is harder than it looks when one child just decides he is not ready to go anywhere. Elana Gartner has some great ideas on how to motivate the little rascals to get a move on! [...]
Win a Britax B-Nimble Stroller!
by Nicole on 5/13/13 | 13 Comment(s)
Enter to win a Britax B-Nimble stroller courtesy of Britax and the Brooklyn Baby Expo! Lightweight, easy to carry and fold stroller appropriate from 6 months (or from birth when used with an infant car seat) up to 55 lbs. Purchase your Brooklyn Baby Expo tickets this week and you will be entered to win this [...]
Review and Ticket Giveaway: Hatched
by Nicole on 5/13/13 | 1 Comment(s)
My children (ages 2 and almost 4) saw Hatched by the Treehouse Shakers this weekend at the Ailey Studio Theater and they loved it! The animals came to life before their eyes and they have been talking about which animals were there ever since. It is a wonderful production for the very young crowd – [...]
Weekday events May 13th-May16th for Brooklyn & Manhattan
by Deirdre on 5/12/13 | 0 Comment(s)
Hi everyone! Hope everyone is enjoying their Mother’s Day! Hopefully you have your feet up while you are reading this and planning your week out. At least the weather was better today! Now we are fully in Spring more places are open now for longer hours & more to do outside! Has anyone been to [...]
Exhibition of Artwork by NYC Public School Students at the Guggenheim Museum
by Nicole on 5/11/13 | 0 Comment(s)
In its 42nd year, Learning Through Art (LTA), the pioneering arts education program of the Guggenheim Museum, presents A Year with Children 2013, an exhibition organized by the Sackler Center for Arts Education at the Guggenheim Museum and on view at the museum from May 3 to June 19, 2013. This annual exhibition showcases select artworks by students in grades [...]
The Pregnant New Yorker – Pregnant and New Mom Event on Thurs May 16th
by Nicole on 5/10/13 | 0 Comment(s)
Join The Pregnant New Yorker Pregnant and New Mom Event on Thurs May 16th at The Yummy Mummy Store. Get expert advice on pregnancy and postpartum. Everyone will go home with a great goodie bag and a chance to win some prizes including a Britax Baby Carrier. REGISTER @ http://www.thepregnantnewyorker.com/events/event.html Dr. Gurley will be talking about a simple, [...]
Correcting Children and Picking Your Battles
by Nicole on 5/10/13 | 0 Comment(s)
Simplifying daily parenting routines like getting the kids out the door or bedtime routines is something I struggle with constantly. Sharon Peters from Parents Helping Parents has shared her thoughts with us on this. There are many things that need to happen every day to help home life run smoothly. Everyone in a family has places to go, [...]
25 Giveaway Tickets from The New York Baby Show!
by Nicole on 5/10/13 | 0 Comment(s)
A Child Grows has 25 free family tickets to give away to the New York Baby Show, newyorkbabyshow.com, coming up on May 18 and 19, at Pier 92 in NYC! The annual family-friendly mega-show for expectant and new parents and their infants and toddlers features everything from Rosie Pose to Radio Disney, along with top vendors, [...]
Weekend Events: Parade of Trains, WINK, Mother’s Day Activities, and Loads More!
by Alicia on 5/09/13 | 0 Comment(s)
Happy Mother’s Day Weekend! Bring on the family fun! This weekend, gather the entire clan and head to Grand Central Terminal for Parade of Trains. There will be a great ensemble of historic trains and cars, and the kids will love “Kid Junction.” This is the final weekend for Spellbound Theatre’s Wink at BAX, so [...]
Brooklyn Cyclones Ticket On-Sale May 11th!
by Nicole on 5/09/13 | 0 Comment(s)
Tickets for the 2013 season Brooklyn Cyclones season will go on sale Saturday, May 11th at 10:00 AM. Fans can purchase their tickets online at BrooklynCyclones.com, by phone at 718-507-TIXX, or in person at the MCU Park box office. The 13th season of Brooklyn Cyclones baseball will once again feature 38 home games filled with wacky entertainment, unique giveaway [...]
Review: The Firework Maker’s Daughter at the New Victory Theatre
by Deirdre on 5/08/13 | 0 Comment(s)
The U.S. Premiere of The Firework Maker’s Daughter is happening now at The New Victory Theater in Times Square. The opera is by David Bruce and Glyn Maxwell and based on a novel by Philip Pullman. The Firework Maker’s Daughter is co-produced by The Opera Group and Opera North in association with ROH2 and Watford [...]
Mets on Mother’s Day – Meet the Wiggles
by Nicole on 5/08/13 | 1 Comment(s)
You can spend Mother’s Day with the Mets. On Sunday, May 12, the Mets take on the Pittsburgh Pirates at 1:10p.m and the Wiggles are coming to Citi Field and will be performing pre-game! Private Meet-&-Greet with The Wiggles from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. or 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the Mets Cafe For $65 per person, package includes: [...]
Weaning – When and How?
by Nicole on 5/07/13 | 0 Comment(s)
Is there a “right” time and is there a “right” way to wean? Sara Chana Silverstein, a New York based, international board certified lactation consultant (IBCLC), classical homeopath, herbalist, lecturer, author, wife and mother of seven children (yes, she really is superwoman!), wrote an article for us that tackles those questions. Weaning – Is now is [...]
Best Places for Mother’s Day Brunch 2013
by Nicole on 5/06/13 | 1 Comment(s)
Mother’s Day is just around the corner and going out to celebrate it with brunch is a time-honored tradition. It usually includes a mimosa with everything from lamb to eggs benedict. Brooklyn restaurants are celebrating Mother’s Day with prix fixe menus for both brunch and dinner. Some are even sweetening the deal with free dessert [...]
Giveaway: Stokke MyCarrier Entry With Brooklyn Baby Expo Ticket Purchase
by Nicole on 5/06/13 | 7 Comment(s)
The Brooklyn Baby Expo is happening June 2nd. Buy your tickets this week and you are entered to win a Stokke MyCarrier ($250 retail value)! And VIP ticket holders get a Joovy BebaSling Lite ($99 retail value) with their ticket! If you have already purchased your tickets, you can still enter to win the Stokke MyCarrier! Here’s how: [...]
NYC Mayoral Candidates Forum at Congregation Beth Elohim – May 6th
by Nicole on 5/05/13 | 0 Comment(s)
Here is an opportunity for voter to hear the NYC mayoral candidates’ viewpoints first hand, with questions specifically focused on Brooklyn. WHAT: NYC Mayoral Candidates Forum WHEN: Monday, May 6, 2013, at 7:00 –9:00 p.m.(doors open at 6:30 p.m.) WHERE: Congregation Beth Elohim (274 Garfield Place at 8th Avenue) –1,200 seating capacity, plus standing-room, if [...]
Weekday events May 6th-May 9th in Brooklyn & Manhattan
by Deirdre on 5/05/13 | 0 Comment(s)
Hi everyone! Last week the weather was pretty awesome! Wish everyday could be like last week! This week seems to be the week of drama! We have Treehouse Shakers production of Hatched playing in Brooklyn & Manhattan and the off-broadway showing of Tickets, Please. We also have Rocking Chair Music at Caribou Baby and has [...]
Little Swappies Event – May 5th – Recycle/Reuse and Get Free Children’s Items
by Nicole on 5/03/13 | 0 Comment(s)
Little Swappies children’s clothing, book, & toy swap is THIS Sunday, May 5 from 10:00am to 1:00pm at the Avenues School, 259 Tenth Avenue (at 25th Street). And Little Swappies is offering a discount code for A Child Grows readers! Enter code “achildgrows” for a $10 family pass! Tickets here! Bring at least 5 new [...]
Weekend Events: Touch-A-Truck Festival, Cinco de Mayo Celebrations, Spring Festivals, and Much More!
by Alicia on 5/02/13 | 1 Comment(s)
Happy Cinco de Mayo weekend, Brooklyn! It’s looking like the month of May is kicking off with super cool events. First up, we’re calling all truck lovers — the Touch-A-Truck Festival at PS 295 is taking place on Saturday, and, if it’s anything like last year, it’ll be a blast. Trust me on this. There [...]
