French Storytime Playgroup A mom is starting a French story-time group for her son (who’s not even crawling yet, but who already likes hisFrench picture books) and wants other parents to join her. Though the… Read More »In from the cold: new playgroups
There is no doubt that I am going to this event. My big goal this year is to get fit- and that means not only dropping my baby pounds (well, my 2 year old now-… Read More »Free event: get tips for organizing and getting in shape
Lacrosse is a big deal in our house and while my children are still too young to start playing with the Brooklyn Crescents…your children may be just the right age! My friend wrote me yesterday… Read More »Lacrosse open house and registration beginning
Do you have a superhero nut? Try out this new class that lets boys and girls shake out their super hero moves. Kids will jump (small buildings), leap, web-sling, run and dance while imagining they… Read More »Calling all wonder women and batmans
Wiliamsburg and Greenpoint are getting a lot of new facilities for parents lately- could it be that the area might take over as the new Park Slope (in terms of amenities for families)? A welcome… Read More »Caribou Baby opening in Greenpoint
Living in Brooklyn, we are so lucky to have numerous classes available to our kids – ranging from music, dance to movement and even Capoeira! But along with all of these exciting classes may sometimes… Read More »Demos and Trial Classes: baby signing and drama
I love, love, love Imagine Swimming. I believe that learning to swim is essential. What other sport could potentially save your life? I’m also a qualified swimming teacher so I have high standards. We tried… Read More »Reader Review: Imagine Swimming
Often I get emails that remind me of how special it is to be a part of the Brooklyn parenting community. We are in an urban environment and yet, it feels like a village with… Read More »New classes for children with disabilities: to become a center in fall 2011
This weekend my son got a taste of what it’s like to be an engineer- well, a really cool one who gets to build rocket balloons, mini catapults and tables out of newspaper. PBS’ Design… Read More »Do you have a builder, techie or artist? This festival is for them!
On Thursday, the New York Times wrote about changes that the DOE is intending to make. They reported that, “Community Roots Charter School in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, for example, one of the city’s most popular… Read More »Possible school changes have parents worried