There is a new public middle school opening this September in Bed-Stuy called Unity Preparatory Charter School of Brooklyn, a tuition-free school open to all New York City students selected by lottery, giving preference in… Read More »District 13 has a New Middle School Option
Our friend Amy Deutsch, from Kveller, has supplied us with the best places to celebrate Purim in Brooklyn this weekend…she even threw in some yummy hamantaschen recipes! This Sunday is Purim, the most fun-filled and… Read More »Where to Celebrate Purim in Brooklyn
Last week I shared the initial installment of my Adventures with Food, in which I share recipes, tips, lore, and my own exploits preparing, serving, and repurposing the food our family eats. But also, since… Read More »Dancing Kiddos: Songs About Chickens
Baby Bodyguards has given us their awesome recommendations for when to transfer your child to a booster seat and some of the best options out there! Around 4 years old, most children will max out of… Read More »Switching from a Car Seat to a Booster Seat
The more milk your baby takes (or you remove through milk expression), the more milk you make. Some mothers with ample milk may “think” their supply is low when in fact it is not. So… Read More »Can Certain Foods Increase My Milk Supply?
In honor of the upcoming Reading Awareness month, we will be posting articles on that theme! “What can I do to increase my child’s language and vocabulary?” This is a common question concerned parents ask. … Read More »Expanding your Child’s Vocabulary, At Home!
I have stuff – a lot of stuff. I am a mom to two toddlers living in a small Brooklyn apartment that always feels crammed full of stuff. Toys, books, clothes, baby paraphernalia, you name… Read More »Yerdle: Reduce your environmental impact, Get rid of clutter and Save money…I like it!
With all the devastating conversations about bullying and violence going on among our children, we thought this was an important subject to cover. Empathy is a crucial skill for leading a successful and happy life. Empathy provides… Read More »Six Things Parents Can Do To Start Empathy in Children
Hi everyone! So on top of all the usual activities there are even more this week! NYC public schools are normally closed this week but due to Hurricane Sandy they are only closed Monday &… Read More »Weekly Events for Kids and Babies in Brooklyn including President’s Day Activities!
I got the idea to make my own set of audiobooks from the blog Play At Home Mom LLC, but I decided to put my own twist on it. Making the audiobooks was extremely easy… Read More »Great Indoor Activity: DIY Audiobooks