Middle school options have always been light in Brooklyn, but, in fall 2013, our options expand with the opening of The Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School (BUGS). This new public charter middle school (6th – 8thgrades)… Read More »New Charter School Opening in District 15: BUGS
It’s painful getting your kids to stay up for that late night Christmas Eve service- and even more tortuous to have sleepy, cranky kids on Christmas morning. A lot of churches have accommodated families by… Read More »Caroling, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Family Services
Joyce Szuflita, of NYC School Help is our School Expert and always has the scoop on what’s going on with schools. She breaks any school news on her blog here so make sure you check… Read More »New Dates From DOE That You Should Know About
This is my first post since the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. It is weighing heavily on all of us. I am on a roller coaster of emotion; one minute I feel soul-emptying grief, and… Read More »Sandy Hook: What We Can Do Now in Brooklyn
We’re right in the thick of the holiday season, which means that loads of fun events are coming to town. On Friday, stop by One Liberty Plaza for A {15 Min} Christmas Carol. It’ll be… Read More »Weekend Events: Brooklyn Craft Central, Holiday Rockin’ Party, Santa Photos and Loads More!
Despite the major setback of Hurricane Sandy, the Brooklyn Bridge Park has been able to plow ahead and is opening Pier 5 this week! That means we now have access to three beautiful sports fields,… Read More »Pier 5 Open and Squibb Park Bridge Opening Soon!
Sing your heart out this Monday at Big Movies for Little Kids’ end-of-season screening of “The Sound of Music”. Little kids are encouraged to sing along with the adorable Von Trapp children and the ultimate… Read More »Sing-Along with “Sound Of Music” Film on Monday
While I can’t deny that the Christmas trees that grace the pages of home design magazines are gorgeous with their artfully arranged ornaments, coordinating ribbons,and garlands, they aren’t for me. I vowed that when I… Read More »Christmas Wonderland in Manhattan
If the only Hanukkah song you know is “Dreidel Dreidel”, then get ready to update your playlist this season. Amy Deutsch from Kveller.com (which offers a Jewish twist on parenting, everything a Jewish family could… Read More »Top 10 Hanukkah Songs
If you have wondered how to play Dreidel, or just need a refresher, here are the rules to this classic spinning top game. The post was kindly provided by Kveller.com, which offers a Jewish twist… Read More »How to Play Dreidel