We’re overjoyed to feature this installment of blogger and mama Sarah Kurliand‘s homeschooling column, Education Expedition! Ever heard of “worldschooling?” Neither had we. This month, Sarah interviews Jessica Sueiro, blogger for GoodieGoodieGumDrop and world schooling mama, to get… Read More »Education Expedition: Worldschooling
These days, much is often made of the importance of doula support. But, once you’ve decided to welcome a doula into your birth circle, how do you select the right person and ensure you have a… Read More »How to Have a Successful Relationship with Your Doula: What Every Mom Needs to Know
Our resident family food expert, Ginger Bakos of Dinosaurs are NOT Food, discusses how our behaviors (and hang ups) around food and “dieting” can affect our children. 80% of all 10 year old girls in the… Read More »On Dieting (and in front of your kids):
My father has often joked that he has two speeds: slow and stop. And it seems my daughters have inherited this trait. While I have not actually finished Infinite Jest, I’m pretty sure that I, too, would (finally) be able… Read More »The Two Speeds of the Raphael Boys: Excerpt from Mother Words
I love books! I am a huge reader and luckily my children are too. We are also huge fans the Brooklyn Public Library which has 58 neighborhood branches. Did you know in 2009 the Brooklyn… Read More »Need Book Suggestions for Your Children?
Hi everyone, April is almost here and I will be fine with April showers since that means it is warm! This week try a Free Music Together® demo classes at The Brooklyn Dance Center, Demo Day… Read More »Weekday Events in Brooklyn & NYC: March 30th-April 2nd
Hi everyone, The last weekend of March is here with lots of fun events happening in Brooklyn & NYC! Celebrate Spring with the Carousel Opening Weekend in Prospect Park and the 2015 Opening Day at… Read More »Weekend Events in Brooklyn & NYC: March 27th-29th
Bright Horizons has been expanding rapidly through NYC and Brooklyn as of late. We recently had the opportunity to speak with the lovely Allison Wilmot, Director of the Kent Avenue location, and can understand why… Read More »Child Care infused with a STEM curriculum at Bright Horizons locations throughout Brooklyn!
If you reside in New York City and have a child born in 2011 your child is eligible to attend free Pre-K programs starting this September. The application period is open now until Friday April… Read More »The NYC Public School Pre-K Application Period Is Now Open
When you’re eating out with the family, does the kids menu make you cringe? Check out former Dinosaurs Are NOT Food blogger (and A Child Grows contributor!) Ginger Bakos’ take on how to survive the chicken… Read More »The Dreaded Kid’s Menu