Halloween Eve is such an exciting time for us all- we’ve been planning for weeks, and everyone is revved up, giddy, and on the prowl within a small timeframe for candy and treats. But please… Read More »Staying Safe on Halloween
AltSchool Brooklyn Heights is a new private school that first opened in San Francisco in 2013. Their first Brooklyn location opened this school year and will be expanding to offer Pre-K through 6th grade starting fall 2016.… Read More »AltSchool Brooklyn Heights is expanding to 6th grade
Hi everyone, The week looks like it will be a mix of cool and warm weather which great since we have indoor and outdoor events happening this week. Take the kids and enjoy Stomp, Clap… Read More »Weekday Events in Brooklyn & NYC: October 19th-22nd
Why Alcohol and Drugs Appeal to Teens When children enter their teen years, one of their parents’ biggest fears is usually alcoholism and drug abuse. Most of us have heard stories of so-called ‘normal families’… Read More »Teens, Drugs, and Alcohol….
The 411 on Sleep and Learning Recent research has confirmed how important sleep is to kids, in particular with regard to their developing brains. The good news: more is known now than ever before about… Read More »Sleep and Learning : A Crucial Connection and Period of "Consolidation"
Hi everyone, It sounds like it is going to be a brisk fall weekend but there are lots of fun event happening in Brooklyn & NYC so dress warm and head out and enjoy the… Read More »Weekend Events in Brooklyn & NYC: October 16th-18th
Mister John is back with tales from his Philadelphia music classes. Philly families, be sure to check out his website for a full schedule of classes and musical learning opportunities! Letting Things Go: It’s one of the hardest… Read More »From the Mister John Files: Letting Things Go
According to a press release today by the Brooklyn Public Library: “Brooklyn Public Library announced today that it will offer the innovative Beanstack recommendation service to children and families. Beanstack, powered by children’s curation company… Read More »Brooklyn Public Library will Debut Children’s Recommendation and Family Engagement Service
No matter what type of lady you are, having a baby shifts your entire identity over into the nebulous cloud of motherhood~ the giant, amorphous, overpowering cloud of motherhood, whose nature changes you- guaranteed. You… Read More »Artist Leah DeVun: On Photography, Motherhood, Brooklyn, and More
One of the amazing things about editing this parenting site is that I have endless opportunities to get to know other local moms, families and family-oriented business owners all over the city. Recently, we had the opportunity to meet Lisa… Read More »Mompreneurs Unite!: The Women Behind Lions & Lambs Decor