Here in New York City, a lot of our kids are being put into larger classes within the public school system. Although this can feel depressing and overwhelming for us parents, we must concentrate on… Read More »Finding Success in Large Class Sizes: Three Ways to Supplement Your Child’s Education
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.72″ custom_padding=”0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||” custom_margin=”0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″ parallax=”off” parallax_method=”on”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″] With the release of Katie’s new book, No More Mean Girls, I thought it was worth a reintroduction to her… Read More »“The Happy Kid Handbook,” by Katie Hurley, is Wonderful
We’re halfway through the school year. Are your children starting to drown in peanut butter sandwiches and pretzels in their school lunch? A few years ago, our former Editor-in-Chief shared her tips, tricks, and recipes for… Read More »Beat the Winter School Lunch Blues
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.72″ custom_padding=”0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||” custom_margin=”0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″] Stumped on what to do for your child’s next birthday? Looking for a creative change to the standard apartment or park party? Look… Read More »826NYC Offers Really Cool Bookmaking Parties for Tiny Authors (Sponsored)
From shortly after my daughter was born, I have been not so secretly waiting for her to be old enough to play games. I made modifications to games for three year olds so she could… Read More »Best Board and Card Games for Little Ones Under 4
The library recently broke my heart. To explain it, I have to start from the beginning. A Library Saved My Life I grew up with a single mom who made just a few cents over… Read More »My Library Heartache – Is This the End of My Love Affair?
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]As usual, the decorations around Park Slope this year are amazing. So much better than any other holiday. Major… Read More »Halloween Decorations in Park Slope- Best of 2018
No one ever tells you how much your relationship with your partner will change after kids. There should be a required class…instead it is a learn as you go kind of experience. Alice Kaltman, our favorite… Read More »Parenting Team Planning 101
By Jocelyn Greene from Child’s Play NY It’s often thought that no one enjoys Halloween more than children, but many parents can attest that this fang-baring, sword-brandishing, bone-chilling holiday can be an overwhelmingly scary time… Read More »More Play, Less Drama: Four Theatre Games to Keep Halloween Fun (Not Scary!)
“I’ve Had Enough,” is a perfect, entertaining piece written by Bianca Jamotte (a Brooklyn gem) and originally appeared on the now defunct MomCo in 2015, and needed to be shared with us all here now… Read More »I’ve Had Enough! A Memoir