It’s a rarity to find a doula who specializes in pre/postnatal massage, and really, why wouldn’t you want that combination? Imagine: you are in labor, getting massaged alternately by your doula and your labor partner-… Read More »A doula and massage therapist: a fab combo
From Joyce: G&T request for testing ends today! This is the last day to submit a Request for Testing (RFT) for G & T testing. Don’t miss out! Request one here. I know people are… Read More »G & T deadline today and new timelines by DOE up
Looking for a family photograph for a holiday card? Our Spotted! photographer and all-around fabulous portrait photographer, Justine Cooper, is doing a photo shoot at the elegant new Toren building for a one day photo… Read More »A swanky photo shoot (and we’re going!)
District 13 has a big week for parents of school-aged children. First, a meeting about the proposed expansion of the successful middle school, Urban Assembly Academy of Arts and Letters and then a free presentation… Read More »District 13: school news this week
When I want to know the real scoop on anything, I usually pose a question on our Facebook Fan Page. A few months ago (am I really that behind?!), I asked “what iphone apps do… Read More »Reader favorites: 38 iphone applications for your kids
When I think back, it started with the concept of positive reinforcement. The thing is I KNOW better. Papa Tree and I took Birch to a parent-child class to a waldorf school where one of… Read More »Why I’m going to quit saying “Good Job!” (or at least try)
My sister in Chicago has a 2 year old son named Von that is only 1 month older than my Willow. Strangely, both of our children share a peanut allergy when none of their siblings… Read More »My story: our son’s excema
The Annual Jazz for Young People series at Lincoln Center kicks off on Saturday, November 20th.
Photographer Sarah Sloboda captures our Veeps – (as in “Vice Presidents” or “VIPS”), featuring a Brooklyn parent – every week for us. If you would like to be featured as a Veep- email us! Here’s a bit from Sarah… Read More »Veep 15: “Stay sweet!”
MiniMunchers is a new site that has a database of kid friendly restaurants and a rating systems that tells you the best of the bunch (those get 4 crayons!). When I last checked, one of… Read More »5 hidden gems for family dining in Manhattan