You definitely don’t have to be a kid to appreciate the idea of discovering “the secrets of museums, historic neighborhoods and beyond” with a scavenger hunt. If you are an adventurer at heart, you can… Read More »Reader Review: Watson’s Adventures Scavenger Hunts
“Spotted!”, our biweekly photo look at a family by Justine Cooper , features families that personify a unique look in both who they are and how they live. If you are interested in being photographed… Read More »Spotted: “From a long-line of powerful females”
A few weekends ago my son and I saw Hansel and Gretel at the Galli Theater. It was wonderful. It was about 40 minutes long, so he didn’t get bored or squirmy in his seat,… Read More »Reader Review: Fairy tales at Galli Theater
One of the best things about living in Brooklyn is the cool types of classes that our kids (and parents!) can try out…and for free. This Monday is an opportunity to take advantage of…free pop-up… Read More »A day of free dance classes- tap, yoga, hip hop, pilates
You’ve been sledding, shoveling, high-stepping through snow, slipping on ice -so, wouldn’t you like a bit of inexpensive bodywork about now? BAX’s 2nd annual Bodywork Sampler Day is this Sunday, where you can try something… Read More »Snow day for parents! Sample some bodywork
How can I be so late in posting something so rock-on cool for girls? Look at these gal rockers in this photo- don’t you love their all-out “go for it” energy?! I want to be… Read More »School of Rock for Brooklyn girls
I have been filling a bag of electronic waste for 4 years now. Embarrassingly, it probably weighs more than my 2 children put together. So, when Town Square announced their monthly Greencycle Swaps will include… Read More »Greencycle swaps and Electronic Recycling
I always think it’s a shame that leg warmers haven’t made a big comeback since the days of Flashdance. But luckily, leg warmers (apparently) never go out of fashion for the children. If you are… Read More »Knit your valentine some leg warmers
In the last few years, I have gotten to know the kids’ theaters like the back of my hand (this one has boosters, this one has stroller valet, that one has tiny bathrooms, that one… Read More »$20 tickets for theater this week only- and Angelina Ballerina Giveaway!
Kumble Theater at the Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University is offering FREE tickets for “Whoop-Dee-Doo”, an interactive play with music and dance for kids ages 3- 9 years performed by The Paper Bag Players.… Read More »A whoop-dee-doo play for free