One of my favorite holiday traditions is watching the classic 1965 television special A Charlie Brown Christmas based on the Peanuts comics by Charles M. Schulz. Even before we had kids, my husband and I… Read More »A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage
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[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”] ‘Tis the season for holiday cheer… and multi-tasking. As we prepare our Thanksgiving feasts, we are already plotting the frenzy of holiday events coming up right after (and… Read More »Where to Visit Santa in Brooklyn (2019)
Until I was in middle school, I didn’t know there was any other way to eat cranberries on Thanksgiving save for my mother’s cranberry relish. And then one year, my grandmother wordlessly slid a red, can-shaped gelatinous mass… Read More »Thanksgiving Family Recipe: Cranberry Relish
Boost Listening, Literacy and Laughter Here’s a great game idea for Thanksgiving table play (OR FAMILY ZOOM), written for us by contributor Jocelyn Greene of Child’s Play NY. Enjoy! With the impending long weekend and… Read More »Thanksgiving Table Play
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ border_style=”solid” global_colors_info=”{}”]As I write this, my three-year-old is writing me a song. It may be the best present ever.… Read More »2019 Mother’s Day Gift and Craft Ideas
Brunch with the Easter Bunny – Saturday, April 13th, 2019 9 AM & 11 AM. Enjoy a full brunch buffet, photo with the Easter Bunny, cupcake decorating, and more at Aviator Sports and Events Center. Tickets:… Read More »2019 Easter Egg Hunts
Every week (or so) Alice Kaltman, LCSW, founder of Family Matters NY shares a quick tidbit related to parenting and family life. We know you’re pressed for time, so here is a nugget of simple, and… Read More »Family Matters Parenting Tip Holiday Edition: Finding Your Yuletide Zen
This article was originally from 2016, but it seems really relevant right now! ___ Yes, it’s the holiday season and, yes, that means things seem to be crazier than ever, but that doesn’t mean… Read More »What Have You Given Yourself Lately? It’s Downtime O’Clock
[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|||” padding_top_1=”0px”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] I’m not a huge consumer, but when I do buy anything, it’s either a staple item I have to… Read More »2019 Feel Good Holiday Gift Guide