[Sponsored] When people think of strong STEM schools, they do not normally have in mind performing arts classes that empower 4th grade students to act out Shakespearean plays, visual arts projects that drive students to… Read More »BASIS Independent Schools Focus: Where the Arts Flourish
We went to a really sweet event last weekend in Park Slope at Pink Olive, and were able to meet the coolest woman/mompreneur behind LuluLuvs: Lulu Gonzalez. She is an inspirational entrepreneur who took her… Read More »Adorable, Handmade (in Brooklyn) Bows
Research shows that human milk provides the best nutrition for all babies and is especially critical for premature infants, who face significant health challenges. When a mother’s own milk is unavailable, the American Academy of… Read More »New York Milk Bank Opens!
This is a Sponsored Post. We return this year with the message: There’s a Chef in EveryONE. Our 6th year is about more than dumplings, it’s about you. Proceeds benefit Food Bank for NYC. Kids… Read More »Find Your Inner Chef at NYC Dumpling Fest on September 24
Do you ever feel overwhelmed with the ever-precious foodie movement, organic and sustainable produce choices, the local farmer’s market scene, grass fed meats, the urban farm-to-table restaurant culture, and pressure to be completely pristine in… Read More »The Seasonal Food Guide
We have a fun new musical spotlight and Q&A this week! It’s Vanessa Trien & The Jumping Monkeys. Sporting four Parents’ Choice® Awards in her hip pocket and adored by a legion of families nationwide,… Read More »Music Spotlight: Vanessa Trien & The Jumping Monkeys
We all know the deal: if we take care of ourselves first, our kids and marriages will be better off for it. But under the incessant flurry of tasks, errands, and shlepping that parenting demands,… Read More »Self-Care Tips for Parents
Pre-teen and teenage years can be very intense times for all involved. Heightened senses of questioning self-worth, identity, popularity and attractiveness are running rampant and family members can often feel confused about how to help… Read More »Navigating Exclusion in the World of Digital Drama
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Have you ever wanted to try your hand at building and flying kites? This free, all-ages event is completely creative and awesome, plus requires no registration- talk about a parent’s dream! On Saturday, September 24 and… Read More »Build & Fly Kites at Franklin D. Roosevelt Four Freedoms Park