Joyce Szuflita, of NYC School Help is our School Expert and always has the scoop on what’s going on with schools. Joyce sent me an email early this morning with the just-announced deadlines from the… Read More »Public PreK Deadlines Up Now!
Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Christmas or Kwanzaa, we have pulled together some fun events for you to do this weekend. For additional events, please see our post on Hanukkah Events, and on Christmas Eve and… Read More »Weekend Events: Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa and Everything Else!
Um..so I’m a day late and about 10 posts behind (including this Hanukkah post). I left for vacation on Sunday and am feeling very happy to have a break from the blog, facebook, twitter and… Read More »Happy Hanukkah! Fun Events for Your Family in NYC
“Small hands can bring big changes.” It’s the perfect time of year for your kids to see how true that statement is. From making cards to holding someone’s hand, there is great potential to make… Read More »Looking to volunteer as a family for the holidays?
Whether you are an adoptive parent or an adoptee, there is a playgroup and peer-support group called All Together Now (ATN), where you can gather, connect and share resources. There is something for all ages:… Read More »Adoptee or Adoptive Parent Support Groups and Playgroups
When my son says, “I need that lego set”, I understand what he means. He feels that that toy is essential for him to have right now. But, what is truly essential to the 51%… Read More »New Place To Donate Your Items and Your Time
Happy friday folks! Can you believe that we are halfway through the last month of 2011 already?! To that end, we’ve got awesome events and happenings listed all around this delightful borough and all throughout… Read More »Weekend Events: Superheroes, Holiday Happenings, and So Much More!
Last night, a 13 member panel that oversees education policy, voted “yes” to co-locating the Brooklyn Success Academy in a building that already houses 3 existing public schools in District 15. The site of the… Read More »Success Academy Gets Approval For Cobble Hill Location
How can three 11 year olds change the holidays for hundreds of people this year? With sheer determination and technological aid. These kids decided they wanted to give to those in need and, with the… Read More »How Some Kids Helped Hundreds This Holiday- With Technology and Their Hearts
I’m pretty sure you aren’t thinking about summer camp yet, but Curious Jane , a popular summer program for girls, wants to help you with your winter camp plans! If you have a daughter that… Read More »Build A Bath Bomb! Construct A Catapult! Winter Field Trips For Girls