Here are some flicks that your kids will like as much as you do! “A Smokey Mountain Christmas” Stars Dolly Parton and Lee Majors, and is directed by Henry Winkler: “The Snowman” from the book… Read More »Fun Vintage Holiday Flicks to Watch With the Kids
Hi everyone, My kids are so excited that winter break has finally arrived and if you are in town there are so many fun events going on this time of year! Most places are closed… Read More »Weekend Events in Brooklyn & NYC: December 25th-27th
If your holiday traditions are anything like mine, you’re in for several days of eating and drinking and generally overindulging in sweets, treats, and lots (and lots) of food with family and friends. Considering the fact that… Read More »Being Mindful and Healthy this Holiday Season
Yesterday, NPR and food columnist Melissa Clark from the New York Times announced the winners of their annual Holiday Cookie Contest. You can listen to the whole Leonard Lopate show with Melissa Clark on the… Read More »NPR’s Annual Holiday Cookie Contest Winners
Hi, Everyone~ Here’s a crafting tip for this week: Take a couple of paper plates, paint one (or both) green or any other color that strikes your fancy. Cut each circular plate into… Read More »Make a Paper Plate Evergreen Tree
Christmas Crew is a split-screen cooperative game designed for parents and kids to PLAY TOGETHER. It consists of two unique games, one for parents and one for children. Parents play an engaging strategy game, directing… Read More »A fun Christmas split-screen game to play with your child
A huge topic in New York City right now that stands directly in our path is homelessness. It is at an all time high, and many homeless people may take refuge in the same warm… Read More »Subway Encounters with Social Issues Here in NYC
Hi everyone, More fun events happening this week since winter break starts for NYC public schools Thursday. Remember to check with venues to see if the regular weekday singalongs are happening this week. This week… Read More »Weekday Events in Brooklyn & NYC: December 21st-24th
Our Philly Editor shares her review of Epic! a digital reading library of over 10,000 books for kids. Read to the end for an awesome promotion for our A Child Grows readers! — I haven’t… Read More »Get Epic!: 10,000 Children’s Titles at Your Fingertips
At Jill Lindsey this Friday! Have an egg-shaking, bell jingling, spinning, and singing time at the Jill Lindsey Store at 370 Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene this Friday at 4pm with wonderful musicians for the… Read More »Joanna N Banana’s Family Holiday Party This Friday