Hi everyone! Happy March! The children and I saw some crocuses and snow drops the other day while walking through Brooklyn. Even as we have flurries here and there it does feel like Spring is… Read More »Weekday Events! What to do in Brooklyn (and Manhattan) this week – March 4th-7th, 2013
Before I became a parent, I said I wouldn’t let my kids watch any TV (I think I said a lot of things before my children were born that would make me fall over laughing… Read More »24 Months Without Television
I had my children back to back…20 months apart. We were always planning on having two children but my second was a bit of a surprise. He was conceived while I was breastfeeding and on… Read More »Which Birth Control Now? Finished, Waiting, Not Sure.
I know many of you have missed the New York Aquarium as much as I have! They suffered extensive damage due to a significant storm surge from Hurricane Sandy and have been closed ever since. The… Read More »The New York Aquarium: Partial Re-opening in Late Spring
If you don’t have a child that gets motion sickness or car sickness, count yourself one of the lucky ones. The rest of us worry about “that look”, that queasy look: pale grey face, open mouth, cold… Read More »Car Sick? Symptoms and How To Prevent and Treat
Last week I shared the initial installment of my Adventures with Food, in which I share recipes, tips, lore, and my own exploits preparing, serving, and repurposing the food our family eats. But also, since… Read More »Dancing Kiddos: Songs About Chickens
Baby Bodyguards has given us their awesome recommendations for when to transfer your child to a booster seat and some of the best options out there! Around 4 years old, most children will max out of… Read More »Switching from a Car Seat to a Booster Seat
In honor of the upcoming Reading Awareness month, we will be posting articles on that theme! “What can I do to increase my child’s language and vocabulary?” This is a common question concerned parents ask. … Read More »Expanding your Child’s Vocabulary, At Home!
With all the devastating conversations about bullying and violence going on among our children, we thought this was an important subject to cover. Empathy is a crucial skill for leading a successful and happy life. Empathy provides… Read More »Six Things Parents Can Do To Start Empathy in Children
Hi everyone! So on top of all the usual activities there are even more this week! NYC public schools are normally closed this week but due to Hurricane Sandy they are only closed Monday &… Read More »Weekly Events for Kids and Babies in Brooklyn including President’s Day Activities!