Triclosan, the chemical used in a variety of products, including soaps, mouthwashes, dish detergents, toothpastes, deodorants and hand sanitizers, is coming under scrutiny once again. We referenced the New York Times article about it last… Read More »Why You Should Stop Using Anything With Triclosan
We love to do meetups here- and this weekend is a special one that is exclusive for our readers. Newly reopened Moomah is hosting a free art workshop and day of play in their Funky… Read More »Our Free Meetup at Moomah This Weekend
Diaper rashes are one of those problems that the baby industry tells us that the only remedy is to slap some ointment on your baby’s bottom and hope for the best. A lot of times… Read More »Hidden Causes and Natural Remedies for Diaper Rash
This year’s Fourth BAMcinemaFest, “the city’s best independent film showcase” (The New Yorker), presents three programs that are perfect for families. All tickets for children 12 and under are $10. The events for families include:… Read More »Family Films at BAMCinema Fest This Weekend
Starting this week, top kids musical performers take the stage at the ‘Music in the Grove’ concert series at Fort Greene Park. This is one the best concert series in Brooklyn for kids. There’s ample… Read More »Fort Greene Park’s Kids Music Series Starts this Week: Music in the Grove
Moms and Dads need all the recognition they can get- and Birth Day Presence is celebrating fathers tonight by hosting a Dad’s Night Out for dads and “dads-to-be.” The night out is for dads to… Read More »Dads and Dads-to-be Night Out Tonight
This week notification parents got their letters for pre-kindergarten admissions. Did you get an offer? If you did and are happy with it, then the pre-registration period is from June 12 through June 22, 2012.… Read More »Wondering About Your Pre-K Admissions?
A new daycare/preschool opened this week and we got a few snapshots of what it looks like. The new home daycare is called “Lauren’s Place” after the owner’s 8 year old daughter. It is a… Read More »New Daycare/Preschool with Montessori Curriculum Opens
Friends of Carroll Park is an amazing example of how a group of volunteers can turn a park into a true hub of cultural and community activity. Since 1975, they have been creating events for… Read More »Events at Carroll Park Tomorrow and All Summer
Joyce Szuflita, of NYC School Help is our School Expert and always has the scoop on what’s going on with schools. Joyce sent me an email that I needed to get the word out for… Read More »Nice Option: 2nd Grade Seats Available at P.S. 295