Make it to Go Green!
As parents, everyone is concerned about the state of our environment, and we all try to stay responsible in whatever ways we can. A Child Grows is so happy to announce Town Square’s 9th annual Go… Read More »Make it to Go Green!
Education
Social-Emotional Literacy Skills in Children
Speech-Language Pathologist Bianca Corozzo explains to all of us why social-emotional literacy is just as valuable as all other types of development for children. We hope that you find this as valuable a read as we… Read More »Social-Emotional Literacy Skills in Children
Pre-Planning to Avoid Injuries When Traveling With Children
Although no one likes thinking about potential danger or injuries, it is your job as a parent to try the best to avoid these things. Personal injury lawyer Laurence Banville shares his thoughts here on… Read More »Pre-Planning to Avoid Injuries When Traveling With Children
Arriba! Abajo! Let’s learn Spanish and Dance with 123 Andres
We’d love to share with you a new collection of songs that takes bilingual learning to a wonderful place: Arriba Abajo is the name of the newest record from 123 Andres. Keep your eyes peeled…It will… Read More »Arriba! Abajo! Let’s learn Spanish and Dance with 123 Andres
Goats Come to Prospect Park!
This week, Prospect Park has welcomed a herd of eight noble, hungry goats into the northeast corner of the park, to restore the areas badly damaged by storms. This particular area has lost more than… Read More »Goats Come to Prospect Park!
The Who’s Who in Educational and Psychological Evaluations
Perhaps you are going through the process of having your child evaluated here in Brooklyn for educational and psychological purposes. Maybe his or her school is facilitating it, or has made the suggestion. Maybe you… Read More »The Who’s Who in Educational and Psychological Evaluations
Offering Your Kids Hope, When All You Feel is Despair
Here, we have a wonderful essay about accessing hope while parenting in times of darkness and despair by author Danya Ruttenberg, whose book Nurture the Wow: Finding Spirituality in the Frustration, Boredom, Tears, Poop, Desperation, Wonder and… Read More »Offering Your Kids Hope, When All You Feel is Despair
Expecting and New Mothers Workshops
We want to share with all expecting and brand new mothers two wonderful workshops taking place at Carriage House Birth. The first, for expecting moms, is the Bump Wellness Workshop that is beginning on May 24th… Read More »Expecting and New Mothers Workshops
When Meltdowns Are Good: Transitioning to a New School
My five year old daughter has been so excited to go to kindergarten. She will be FINALLY attending the same school as her brother, something she’s never done. So she and I were both looking… Read More »When Meltdowns Are Good: Transitioning to a New School
Brooklyn Public Library Hosts Free Conference Caregivers of Children and Teens with Autism
On May 18, Brooklyn Public Library will host a free, day-long conference for the families and caregivers of children and teens with autism. Looking Ahead to Help Your Child with Autism Succeed will help parents… Read More »Brooklyn Public Library Hosts Free Conference Caregivers of Children and Teens with Autism