Top of the Shop: Hanky Blanky
by Karen on 12/09/11 | 1 Comment(s)
This is the tenth installment of our feature called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a biweekly (well, sometimes!) 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 [...]
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 [...]
50% Discount On My Fav Vitamins For My Fav Readers
by Karen on 11/09/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Last year I wrote about my triumph in finding the perfect multivitamin for my children. Yes, some go on a quest to find themselves, but my 3 year quest was to find the ideal kid’s vitamin! SmartyPants gummy is an all-in-one vitamin that has BOTH the Omega-3s and 100% of recommended daily vitamins. Forget that [...]
Daylight savings sleep tips!
by Karen on 11/04/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Daylight savings is coming up this Sunday: this is when we move our clocks back one hour and “gain” an extra hour. Even just an hour change can be a disruption in your child’s (*and yours!) sleeping. Janeen Hayward, a parent consultant at Swell Being, was kind enough to share her daylight savings sleep tips [...]
How to Find a Nanny in Brooklyn
by Serena on 10/30/11 | 8 Comment(s)
One of the many unfortunate results of the tanking economy, is that there are a lot of nannies out there looking for positions. But with all the available nannies, it still comes down to finding the right one for you and your family. This includes a nanny that can meet your needs (number of hours, [...]
Acetaminophen New Dosing Chart- and When to Use It
by Karen on 10/17/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Acetaminophen in concentrated infant drops will no longer be produced by manufacturers- and that’s a very good thing. There were dosing errors as people used concentrated infant drops on older children. It was easy to get it confused: if a child weighs twice as much as in infant, wouldn’t it make sense to give them [...]
My Favorite Handmade Halloween Costumes (and you don’t have to make them yourself!)
by Karen on 10/11/11 | 3 Comment(s)
Just for fun I have been searching Etsy for innovative, creative and hilarious costumes- I didn’t have to search for too long. This Red Angry Birds Tutu gave me a huge laugh. From LittlePiggysMarket for $64. Love this Frankenstein mask and it would be easy to pair this with ripped clothes for the full effect. [...]
Library fines? Fuhgeddaboudit!
by Karen on 9/22/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Does your family have library fines because of a little forgetfulness? If you have been afraid to come back to the library because of some hefty fines- rejoice! New York City’s three library systems are teaming up to give children and teens across the five boroughs the opportunity to eliminate their prior fines and fees [...]
Radiators- childproofing and safety
by Karen on 9/16/11 | 6 Comment(s)
Now that we are in September, those of us less inclined to the cold chill, have started our heat. That means steaming hot radiators and floor-to-ceiling scalding hot pipes. How do you child proof them and do you really need to? The short answers are: many ways, and definitely yes, yes! First: Is your landlord [...]
Get your head around Brooklyn schools at SchoolFest
by Karen on 9/15/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Everyone knows how daunting the NYC school search can be- you only need to watch Nursery University to get a taste of it. Whether you are just beginning to look into daycare, schools or are looking for middle or high schools, this week’s SchoolFest can help you. This school fair by TownSquare, invites all schools [...]
Updated: LLLs in Brooklyn and the Brooklyn List
by Karen 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 [...]
Review: Life with a Double Stroller in Brooklyn
by Serena on 8/17/11 | 5 Comment(s)
When I found out that I was pregnant with my second I knew I was going to have to look into double strollers. Yes, another stroller- and a bigger, more expensive one at that. Sure wish I had thought about a stroller system with second seat additions way back when! I really didn’t know anything [...]
New Preschool, Classes and Afterschool Care from Bija Kids
by Karen on 8/16/11 | 1 Comment(s)
It’s a good day in school-starved Brooklyn when we can announce that a new preschool is opening. It’s an even better day when we can announce that it’s a preschool that we know will be of high quality. Bija Kids, a reputable and locally loved yoga school and camp for kids, is opening a preschool [...]
Weekly Events: Meet the Astronauts, Karen K and the Jitterbugs, Silhouette Cutouts, Free Bootcamp and Much More!
by Serena on 8/14/11 | 0 Comment(s)
This week our FREE Boot Camp in Prospect Park is back on and we are inviting all moms (no matter how old your kids are) to learn some moves on how to get back to their pre-pregnancy weight with Joshua of Mind over Matter. What else is going on? Take a trip to the Museum [...]
Fun Learning DVDs for Babies and Toddlers
by Serena on 8/03/11 | 1 Comment(s)
We all need a break sometimes…to take a shower, make a phone call, clean the house.. or, heck just a break! A good DVD can not only give you that time but introduce your kids to something cool too. No guilt here. We found some of the best DVDs for both babies and toddlers that [...]
Where to donate clothing, toys, baby items and…everything!
by Karen on 8/01/11 | 18 Comment(s)
I had 2 readers write in asking if we could do a post on where to donate used kids’ and household items. It is the perfect time of year to clean out and declutter your kids’ toy boxes and book shelves. So, box up the old baby items, strollers, swings and even stuffed animals- and [...]
Homemade bubble blower for all ages
by Karen on 8/01/11 | 1 Comment(s)
We went to a May fest and one of the things we learned besides “choose one of the top ribbons on the pole or you get twisted up”, was “how to make a bubble blower.” It’s better than any of those bubble machines you can buy and it costs next to nothing. This homemade toy [...]
Weekly Events: Stargazing, Free Movies, Free Carousel Rides and Much More!
by Serena on 8/01/11 | 4 Comment(s)
We’ve mentioned how much we love FREE events and this week every single one of the events and activities we listed will cost you nothing! This week, you can explore Brooklyn Bridge Park through one their Tuesday Night Tours series as you and your family learn all about the construction of the park and Pier [...]
How To Deal With Constipation In Children
by Karen on 7/27/11 | 4 Comment(s)
Constipation?! Ah, yes, we have to talk about it. It’s a BIG issue in our household and drives me and my husband crazy. As if a 3 year old’s obsession with the word “poop” isn’t enough on this subject. Parent have to think about constipation from the beginning of their baby’s life. We document how [...]
Free Concert Series Starts Tomorrow at Albee Square
by Karen on 7/27/11 | 0 Comment(s)
Last month, Albee Square Public Plaza had a grand opening with live music all day long. I didn’t go, but from the photos of the day, it looked well-attended and pretty fun. They announced that they are continuing the celebration with a whole series of summer concerts for kids starting tomorrow. Thu, July 28 from [...]
Best Book List For Ages 0-5 Years
by Karen on 7/27/11 | 2 Comment(s)
I know I’m not the only one who gets tired of reading the same book over and over at bedtime. Yawwwn……..zzzzzz. The Rusty Key, a new Brooklyn blog that is dedicated to all things Kid Lit, is helping me and you get over the book doldrums by sharing her favorite books for kids here on [...]
Healthy Breakfast Options for Toddlers and Kids
by Serena on 7/25/11 | 0 Comment(s)
We all know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day…but it’s so hard to get them going early enough and without some issue (“no! not that dress!” , “I want to play for 10 more minutes”!), that actually getting a good breakfast in them is like running a marathon. To get my [...]
Tips for Second-Time Parents
by Serena on 7/21/11 | 2 Comment(s)
When I found out that I was pregnant with baby number two, I was immediately excited…. but then some fears crept into my head. How was I going to do it, really? Work, active toddler, school? The thought of two seemed daunting: double strollers, a carrier and a stroller, diapers and potty trips, more cooking [...]
Visiting the Staten Island Children’s Museum
by Carolyn on 7/20/11 | 3 Comment(s)
When I was creating my list of activities for my “camp,” I carefully included a visit to all the children’s museums that New York has to offer. We are working our way through the extensive list, but Staten Island’s Children’s Museum has to be one of my favorites. The museum is located in Snug Harbor [...]
The best playgrounds in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill That You Might Be Missing
by Betsy on 7/20/11 | 7 Comment(s)
Fort Greene / Clinton Hill has an assortment of excellent playgrounds and parks sprinkled throughout the neighborhood. Here is a short list of my favorites. One of the best hidden playgrounds in Fort Greene is the South Oxford Playground at the Atlantic Commons. This amazing space has a large astro turf field, a nicely paved [...]
