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
All parents want what is best for their children. That’s a given. Unfortunately, particularly in cities like New York, there is a push for parents to provide what’s best by exposing their kids to every… Read More »The 411 on The Importance of Play
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From shortly after my daughter was born, I have been not so secretly waiting for her to be old enough to play games. I made modifications to games for three year olds so she could… Read More »Best Board and Card Games for Little Ones Under 4
By Jocelyn Greene from Child’s Play NY It’s often thought that no one enjoys Halloween more than children, but many parents can attest that this fang-baring, sword-brandishing, bone-chilling holiday can be an overwhelmingly scary time… Read More »More Play, Less Drama: Four Theatre Games to Keep Halloween Fun (Not Scary!)
While I know you have likely heard it before, I want to take the time to drive home how important the family meal is. And in my experience, there is no single greater tool for… Read More »Why The Family Dinner Table STILL Matters
There is a new music class option for parents in Williamsburg, one with a live band! Molly Pfeifer has opened a Songs for Seeds class where kids newborn to 6 year old rock out with children’s instruments,… Read More »New Songs for Seeds Location in Williamsburg Has Live Band (Sponsored)
According to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association, youth participation in tackle football has declined nearly 20 percent since 2009, a fall that likely stems from the long-term health consequences many retired professional football players… Read More »How Youth Football Safety is Changing
They say the best things in life are free, but that can be an easy one to forget here in New York City. When you need a reminder though, there are few better options than… Read More »Celebrating a Birthday in the Park
Music is Essential for Young Childhood Development by Eva Leftenant, Department Chair for the Brooklyn Music School Early Music Department [Sponsored] Singing and music play an important role in our everyday lives. Music is present… Read More »Music is Essential for Young Childhood Development