Joyce Szuflita, of NYC School Help, is our School Expert, and always has the scoop on what’s going on with schools. She is doing her informative and popular “Intro to Nursery School” talks in July… Read More »School news: Public PreK and School Openings
How many times has your mother-in law said, “She wasn’t like this with me!” or your nanny comments that your son goes down for a nap like an angel with her. Or you go for… Read More »Why are our children their worst with us?
If you’d like to take your kids to Europe this summer but are freaked out by the new airfare hikes or the current exchange rate of the Euro, or you’re worried about taking such a long flight with youngsters, why not think about spending some time in Montreal? A trip to Montreal is certainly easier – you can either drive there in seven-eight hours or take a short 60-minute flight from a NYC airport. In addition, you can introduce your kids to everything that you love about France without actually taking them there.
The World Science Festival is a wonderland of science with everything from stargazing, interacting with live scientists, exploration of the underworld- and it all culminates on Sunday with a Festival Street Fair in Washington Square… Read More »World Science Festival: curiousity + fun
You have a NYC kid, right? And that means your kid has access to some of the most amazing art institutions in the entire country. As parents, we have a dizzying range of classes that… Read More »Popular theatre summer camp in Brooklyn + 40% off
Though the Parade of Ships was on Wednesday, an entire weekend of Fleet Week celebrations is still to come. Thousands of sailors, marines and Coast Guardsmen descend on New York City to celebrate sea services… Read More »Fleet Week 2011 for families: ship tours, bands and demos
DanceAfrica is a Memorial Day weekend tradition at Brooklyn Academy of Music that offers a little bit of something for everyone. I usually visit the DanceAfrica outdoor bazaar to buy a basket every year and… Read More »DanceAfrica 2011: Classes, performances and bazaar
The sometimes inspired but always eclectic programming of SummerStage Kids has been announced for the season. SummerStage Kids is a fantastic concept: it’s privately funded free programming that gives kids the opportunity to see the… Read More »SummerStage Kids lineup for the summer
Pier 6 was one of last year’s most popular and exciting destinations for playtime but everyone lamented the lack of restrooms, shade and food available to park visitors. As of this weekend, some of that… Read More »Pier 6: major addition for park goers
Want to ride a bike or play miniature golf for free? If that’s not your speed, how about a slow swing in a hammock or a picnic in the shade? It’s all possible starting this… Read More »Governor’s Island: how, when and what!