Purim is a festive and fun holiday that is traditionally celebrated with carnivals, the Megillah reading and hamantaschen (special Purim cookies). According to About.com, “the tradition of dressing up is based upon the way Esther… Read More »Update: Purim Celebrations and Carnivals in Brooklyn 2012
Do you have a preschooler or young child who seems overly active, has trouble paying attention or is easily distracted or is very impulsive? Learn how to recognize if your child has these characteristics and… Read More »Do You Have a Child Who is Easily Distracted, Impulsive or Overly Active?
Meet some really cool puppets- this cadre of friends have tattoos, bandanas and style. They make the Muppets look like….well, boooring. Brooklyn parents who have already attended the shows have been singing the new puppets’… Read More »Puppetsburg New Shows- Including Free One This Week
We’re used to thinking of the library as a quiet oasis in the city, but tomorrow, the Brooklyn Public Library will become the hot spot for the second Big Brooklyn Playdate- and that definitely means… Read More »Big Brooklyn Playdate at Brooklyn Public Library
This post is from 2 of our Experts on the blog that form the rational and thoughtful whole of Soho Parenting. To read more of their writing, head to ParenTalk. A recent article in Child-Psych… Read More »Liar Liar Pants on Fire! How Punishment Can Affect Children’s Honesty
Here is a little known fact: that expensive breast pump you need might be covered by your health insurance. One mom-to-be in Downtown Brooklyn found out how to do this and shared her advice with… Read More »That breast pump might be free!
This weekend we have some splendid events and activities for you. You can celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday, check out the grand opening of STORK, a super cool bowling party, and watch the Kids Cafe Festival… Read More »Weekend Events: Purim Carnivals, Kid Rock and Loads More!
Brooklyn Bridge Park just seems to get better and better- treat trucks, volleyball sand courts, super slides, the ferry and now…a POOL! According to an article in the New York Post today the new pool… Read More »SPLASH! New Pool Coming to Brooklyn
Lucky Duck March 16- 25 This new musical from the Broadway team of Henry Krieger (Dreamgirls, Side Show), Bill Russell (Side Show) and Jeffrey Hatcher (Tuesdays with Morrie) has live musicians! This satirical, rags-to-runway musical… Read More »Spring Theater in NYC That You Can’t Miss
Third generation silhouette artist Erik Johnson will be in New York City this month with upcoming stops in Brooklyn. He cuts children’s (and adults’!) silhouettes free-hand by looking at their profile in less than 5… Read More »Silhouette Artist Cuts Into Brooklyn