Bundle up and attend one or four Parenting Talks by one of this blog’s Parent Coaches, Alice Kaltman from Family Matters NY. The first one is for expecting parents- (don’t get freaked out by the… Read More »Parenting Talks for new and experienced parents
I got this very welcome email in my inbox this morning: “We are very pleased that plans for the merger of Long Island College Hospital and SUNY Downstate can move forward now that the HEAL… Read More »LICH no longer down and out
Ohh…nothing is better than love being celebrated and with kids that means kisses, hugs, making valentines and crafts. This weekend children can show love not only for their friends and family, but for children who… Read More »Celebrate Valentines with loooovely activities this weekend
You won, you won Karen Angustia- and I hope these are a great birthday present for both of your girls! What you won: A family pack of tickets to Angelina Ballerina The Musical anytime! (Karen’s… Read More »Winner of Angelina Ballerina tix!
You definitely don’t have to be a kid to appreciate the idea of discovering “the secrets of museums, historic neighborhoods and beyond” with a scavenger hunt. If you are an adventurer at heart, you can… Read More »Reader Review: Watson’s Adventures Scavenger Hunts
“Spotted!”, our biweekly photo look at a family by Justine Cooper , features families that personify a unique look in both who they are and how they live. If you are interested in being photographed… Read More »Spotted: “From a long-line of powerful females”
A few weekends ago my son and I saw Hansel and Gretel at the Galli Theater. It was wonderful. It was about 40 minutes long, so he didn’t get bored or squirmy in his seat,… Read More »Reader Review: Fairy tales at Galli Theater
One of the best things about living in Brooklyn is the cool types of classes that our kids (and parents!) can try out…and for free. This Monday is an opportunity to take advantage of…free pop-up… Read More »A day of free dance classes- tap, yoga, hip hop, pilates
You’ve been sledding, shoveling, high-stepping through snow, slipping on ice -so, wouldn’t you like a bit of inexpensive bodywork about now? BAX’s 2nd annual Bodywork Sampler Day is this Sunday, where you can try something… Read More »Snow day for parents! Sample some bodywork
How can I be so late in posting something so rock-on cool for girls? Look at these gal rockers in this photo- don’t you love their all-out “go for it” energy?! I want to be… Read More »School of Rock for Brooklyn girls