The popular list serve Bococa Parents is going to start helping coordinate baby playgroups in the Bococa community. (Bococa is an acronym for Boerum Hill, Cobble Hill and Carroll Gardens). Whether you are looking to… Read More »BoCoCa Parents start baby playgroups
The Brooklyn Public Library’s Biggest Playdate Ever was a huge success this winter. A few people emailed me to find out when it would be repeated. Though they have yet to schedule another playdate, the… Read More »Cool library events- from free portraiture to performances
Are you raising your children bilingual? Or considering it? This Sunday, May 1st at the Mandarin, Spanish and French Language Expo, you can do language activities and learn all about raising bilingual children in Brooklyn.… Read More »Mandarin, Spanish and French Language Expo
Do you have a mini athlete in your family? Or even just a kid who loves to run, jump and fly? The New York Road Runners, who puts on the NYC Marathon, wants Brooklyn kids… Read More »Got a mini Road Runner?
Ask any parent in Brooklyn what amenity is lacking in raising a family here- and you will most likely get this answer: better and more public school options. Where the loss is most felt is… Read More »PS 8 and PS 9 to expand into middle schools?
You know what we mean. Your daughter shrieks over anything that has Cinderella or any of the various Disney princesses imprinted on it and your son giggles when he sees SpongeBob bubbling on Bikini Beach.… Read More »Has Cinderella or SpongeBob eaten your kids?
GirlTip #46: The Value of Saying “No” Saying no can bring our worst demons out. What if they never ask again? What if they walk away? Consider this: if someone really wants you (in work… Read More »Empowering Your Daughters Through Workshops
Earth Day is coming up on Friday and it’s an especially great time to educate our children in what they can do to protect the planet. Are there any toys that they no longer play… Read More »Toy Drive and Earth Day
There is nothing more fun than watching a bunch of kids let loose to run after colorful eggs. Whether the eggs are filled with jelly beans, stickers or something else, each one found is a… Read More »Easter Egg Hunts in Brooklyn and NYC 2011
What’s a parent to do with kids on Spring Break? Why not pass the time in your own borough, enjoying festivals but also educating your kids in the celebrations of Earth Day, Hanami and more?… Read More »Brooklyn Institutions celebrate Spring Break, Spring and Earth Day