I was having problems with frequently choking and was prescribed some medicine for “silent reflux” by an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor. She said that the medicine was “fine for a nursing mom”…..without checking. I… Read More »Medications and Breastfeeding
How do exposures in the womb and during early childhood put our children at risk for disease later in life? Join Mount Sinai’s Children’s Environmental Health Center (CEHC) for a half-day workshop that examines the… Read More »Avoiding Toxic Chemicals- Mount Sinai Workshop
Are you paying your nanny enough? According to the 2011 Park Slope Parents Nanny Survey that came out today, “nannies (in Brooklyn) are earning an average of $14.89- twice the NY minimum wage of $7.25-… Read More »Are You Paying Your Nanny Enough? (Nanny Survey Results Are Out!)
A new Kensington La Leche League group is starting this Wednesday morning. This mother to mother breastfeeding support group is open to all. To find out where they are meeting, email hezmez@optonline.net For other Brooklyn… Read More »New La Leche League in Kensington (and other meetups listed too)
I started a Meetup group for A Child Grows In Brooklyn after some readers told me that they wanted to have a way to meet one another “live”. They wanted not just to meet each… Read More »New Meetups- Mandarin Playgroup, Ebay Workshop, Babysitting Co-ops and Best Resources
Do you want to know which are the most highly reviewed pediatricians, midwives, dentists, kids’ classes? How about where to meet other parents or even what car service to use? We have the answers! We’ll… Read More »Brooklyn’s Best Resources for New and Expectant Parents
For many women, midwives are an important part of the birthing process but they aren’t always supported or even understood in our health care system. To help support midwives, raise awareness and raise funds for… Read More »Support Midwives….NY midwives depend on it
Do you want to meet other parents, have a date night and make playdates for your children? Join a babysitting co-op! The parents of the 1970’s had it right when they realized that instead of… Read More »Want To Join A Babysitting Co-Op? We’ll Tell You How
Nursing isn’t easy for everyone. That became apparent to me when I attended my first La Leche League (LLL) meeting when I was 9 months pregnant. I’m so glad I got clued in by some… Read More »Updated: LLLs in Brooklyn and the Brooklyn List
It’s a good day in school-starved Brooklyn when we can announce that a new preschool is opening. It’s an even better day when we can announce that it’s a preschool that we know will be… Read More »New Preschool, Classes and Afterschool Care from Bija Kids