Sponsored Post The baby boom in Williamsburg/Greenpoint has ushered in many new amenities for families, including play spaces, stores and daycares. One of the newest is The Creative Academy Early Learning & Childcare Center, which… Read More »New Daycare in Williamsburg- Includes Infant Program
Last summer, we were playing soccer with some friends at a local park when a 6 year-old bike rider, when faced with crashing into a bench versus my son, chose my son. I didn’t see… Read More »My Son Almost Severed his Finger so I Want to Pass This on…..
Chances are if you have a kid, you will be interested in heading to a train show this holiday. Our favorite train show at the NY Botanical Gardens is back this weekend in all its… Read More »Holiday Train Shows in NYC are Back
Here is a startling statistic from USA Today: The number of Americans attending food pantries and soup kitchens has increased by 46% over the last five years. Thanksgiving is one the occasions when those soup… Read More »Where to Volunteer for Thanksgiving
The holiday excitement is beginning and it always seems like Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Balloon Inflation kick it off. So, how do you manage this with a family? Is it doable? Yes, but know… Read More »Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade and Balloon inflation for families 2012
Where to start?! There are so many places to donate to, volunteer with and help out. I collected these from my Facebook page, from yahoo list serves and emails I received. Please let me know… Read More »How to Help Sandy Victims- Donate Time, Supplies and Help
Great updates from NY1 about polling site changes. Check the site for any new information, but this was the latest as of 1 minute ago! General info about the changes from NY1: “Governor Andrew Cuomo… Read More »Latest Polling Site Changes in Brooklyn
Alice Kaltman, our Expert in parent coaching, sent this great article about an “odd kid out”- it might be your kid, your friend’s kid, or just the kid you see on the playground or at… Read More »Odd Kid Out- Exclusion on the Playground and at School
Election Day Bake Sales are a tradition in NYC- it’s a way to raise money for the schools that are polling sites for the day. However, this year, these schools are looking outside of their… Read More »Election Day Bake Sales and School Drop Off Locations to Help Sandy Victims
The libraries are the hubs of our neighborhoods, so it is wonderful to see them doing what they can to help those in our communities. They have created two ways for us to help. 1.… Read More »You Can Help Sandy Victims at Brooklyn Libraries