Last weekend, as we were recovering from our Thanksgiving feasts, we were invited to see TheaterWorks USA’s colorful and enthusiastic production of Pete The Cat at the BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center. TheaterWorks USA has been producing theater for… Read More »TheaterWorksUSA’s Pete the Cat
We’re halfway through the school year. Are your children starting to drown in peanut butter sandwiches and pretzels in their school lunch? A few years ago, our former Editor-in-Chief shared her tips, tricks, and recipes for… Read More »Beat the Winter School Lunch Blues
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.72″ custom_padding=”0px|||”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||” custom_margin=”0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″] Stumped on what to do for your child’s next birthday? Looking for a creative change to the standard apartment or park party? Look… Read More »826NYC Offers Really Cool Bookmaking Parties for Tiny Authors (Sponsored)
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.72″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] This last Sunday, we held our second annual 2’s and 3’s fest for parents looking for programs and schools for pre- pre-k. This time the event was… Read More »Our Fantastic 2’s and 3’s Fest and Participants
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row custom_padding=”|0px|0px|” custom_margin=”||0px|” background_repeat_1=”no-repeat” background_repeat_2=”no-repeat” _builder_version=”3.0.72″ padding_right_1=”0px” padding_bottom_1=”0px” padding_bottom_2=”0px” padding_left_2=”0px”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″][et_pb_image src=”https://www.achildgrows.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/SquareAd-Season-A-Child-Grows-1.png” _builder_version=”3.0.72″ max_width=”400px” show_in_lightbox=”off” url_new_window=”off” use_overlay=”off” sticky=”off” align=”left” always_center_on_mobile=”on” border_style=”solid” force_fullwidth=”off” custom_margin=”||1px|” /][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” custom_margin=”0px|||” custom_padding=”0px|||”] Art © Peter… Read More »New Season of Los Kids Focuses on Legendary Composers (Sponsored)
For years I have walked by the Puppetworks theater on 6th avenue and wondered what they did there. How did they stay open? What was it like? This weekend, I finally went to a show.It… Read More »Puppetworks Presents The Snow Queen & The Emperor’s New Clothes
Do you have a “happy cowpoke” who yearns for country life in the city? Or an urban kid obsessed with cowboy hats and lassos? If so, then the new album by popular Brooklyn children’s musician… Read More »Hopalong Andrew Releases Howdy Do! Songs of the Urban Cowpoke
My husband and I were fighting back the tears at the happy/sad/melancholy yet perfect ending of this beautiful movie. The movie tackles weighty topics such as prejudice, inequality, and wanting to be an artist… Read More »Ernest & Celestine: A Kid’s Movie Smart Adults Will Love
Brooklyn mom Vered’s Songs for Sisters and Brothers combines Vered’s classic, versatile voice with doo-wop, African, and oldies influences to create a fun collection of songs perfect for cooking together or family art time. Songs for Sisters… Read More »Vered and the Babes: Songs for Sisters and Brothers
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Olive and Pearl, performed at BAM Fischer Hall and produced by Treehouse Shakers, is a story of the love between a grandmother and her granddaughter, and about learning… Read More »A Tribute to Grandma: Olive and Pearl Theatre Review