Do you have a superhero nut? Try out this new class that lets boys and girls shake out their super hero moves. Kids will jump (small buildings), leap, web-sling, run and dance while imagining they… Read More »Calling all wonder women and batmans
Living in Brooklyn, we are so lucky to have numerous classes available to our kids – ranging from music, dance to movement and even Capoeira! But along with all of these exciting classes may sometimes… Read More »Demos and Trial Classes: baby signing and drama
I love, love, love Imagine Swimming. I believe that learning to swim is essential. What other sport could potentially save your life? I’m also a qualified swimming teacher so I have high standards. We tried… Read More »Reader Review: Imagine Swimming
Raise your hand if you have had one of these problems with your child: A. Your child won’t get in the stroller B. Your child won’t hold your hand while crossing the street C. Your… Read More »My favorite $10 gadget for kids
Often I get emails that remind me of how special it is to be a part of the Brooklyn parenting community. We are in an urban environment and yet, it feels like a village with… Read More »New classes for children with disabilities: to become a center in fall 2011
This weekend my son got a taste of what it’s like to be an engineer- well, a really cool one who gets to build rocket balloons, mini catapults and tables out of newspaper. PBS’ Design… Read More »Do you have a builder, techie or artist? This festival is for them!
On Thursday, the New York Times wrote about changes that the DOE is intending to make. They reported that, “Community Roots Charter School in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, for example, one of the city’s most popular… Read More »Possible school changes have parents worried
Here is one neighborhood resource you may not know about though they have been around since 1975! The Child Development Support Corporation is a multi-service social service organization in Clinton Hill that’s begun a new… Read More »Free activities next weekend for young artists
Get out your gently used toys, clothes, shoes and books for ArtCetera’s first “Swap” for baby and kids items. Why swap? For a neat freak like me, it means less stuff stuffed under beds and… Read More »Get ready: clothing swap coming up
Do you have an adopted child? You might enjoy the All Together Now (ATN) playgroup that is available to children ages 3-8 years and facilitated by adult and teen adoptees. They also provide a space… Read More »Playgroup for adopted kids starting