Dual Language is a hot topic these days, especially in Brooklyn. I’ve always been interested in starting my children on another language but have not pursued it yet, mostly because my husband and I aren’t… Read More »Globalizing Your Toddler – Is Learning a Foreign Language Possible in English-Only Speaking Households?
If you decided to stay in town for our Nation’s birthday, there are fun things to do with the entire family. It’s the final weekend for IMAX Flight of the Butterflies at the American Museum… Read More »Weekend Events: Monkey Journey to the West, SummerStage Kids Global Family Day, Macy’s Fishing Clinic, Ready Set Kindergarten, and Much More!
I feel very fortunate to work for a Spanish company. Not only is it interesting having an international component to my job, but it’s also nice to have certain perks that we don’t always see… Read More »A Personal Travelogue – Barcelona (part 1 of 3)
The New York Public Library will display two rare pieces of American history on July 1, 2 and 3 in the free exhibition “Foundations of Freedom” – an original copy of the Bill of Rights,… Read More »The New York Public Library to Display Historic Copies of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights
Between now and August 31st, A Child Grows in Brooklyn readers can get $10 off their first order from plated.com. Simply use discount code “achildgrows” at checkout. I recently had the pleasure of meeting several… Read More »ACG Review: Plated.com
Hi everyone! Well July is here! Such a great week of events. Now that schools are finally closed the pools are open and there are more fun events starting up like the Wild Wednesdays at… Read More »July is Here! Weekday Events for July1st-4th in Brooklyn & Manhattan!
Isabelle Dervaux will be bringing us her monthly reviews, accompanied by her beautiful photos, of Brooklyn businesses she finds fascinating, unique, or just plain cool! This month she brings us a sampling of businesses she… Read More »Brooklyn Business Spotlight: Bklyn Designs 2013
Can you believe it’s the last weekend in June?! Time is flying! Make the most of it by checking out cool events and activities we’ve rounded up. Head to Coney Island in style by taking… Read More »Weekend Events: Nostalgia Ride: Coney Island Bound, Fun Fridays Kid Concert, Family Fishing Celebration, and Loads More!
This Bed Stuy playground was built in a day. Slope Park playground (18th St and 6th Ave) in Greenwood Heights/South Slope has been closed for over a year. But, after multiple delays due to drainage issues,… Read More »Slope Park Playground to Re-open Thursday!
My dad had a massive heart attack. It was sudden, scary and we live hundreds of miles away from my parents. After countless complications and surgeries, he is finally in a rehabilitation center over three… Read More »My Dad’s Heart Attack: Coping With a Parent’s Illness from Far Away