There are a lot of sitter services out there in New York. One nice thing about writing a parenting blog is that I get offers to try them. I have never used them…until now. I… Read More »A babysitting service with creative flair
If you have lived in NY for long enough, The Blue Man Group, was kindof something you grew up with. They have been performing in NYC for 20 years with their blue painted bodies and… Read More »The Blue School moves to lower Manhattan
With rates of ADHD rising (5.5 % from 2003 to 2007) and ASD disorders now at 1 in 110 children in the US, there has been a rise of treatments to help children and parents… Read More »Diagnoses of ADHD or ASD or anxiety disorders?
Photographer Sarah Sloboda captures our Veeps – (as in “Vice Presidents” or “VIPS”), featuring a Brooklyn parent – every week for us. If you would like to be featured as a Veep- email us! Here’s a bit from Sarah… Read More »Veep 16: An art consultant who’s down to earth
Is it possible that a photographer can get happy, smiling portraits all the time? Probably not, but Emily DeWan isn’t far off. She seems to get that winning smile (or giggle or guffaw) about 99%… Read More »Giggle juice included: photo session deal!
I have been known to blow my whole monthly budget at book fairs- which is why I am particularly concerned that 3 good ones are all coming up around holiday time. I’ll have to hold… Read More »Be prepared to blow your budget: book fairs
There is no better city in the U.S. than New York City in which to have the quintessential Hanukkah experience.
There are some spectacular and unique trees to see in Manhattan and Brooklyn. If you have a dinosaur fan, don’t miss the American Museum of Natural History’s dinosaur topiaries or the oragami tree that has… Read More »The fabulous christmas trees and their lightings in New York 2010
Joyce Szuflita, our School Expert, always has the scoop on what’s going on with schools. This week she broke the news on her blog here about a new Millenium II High School for Brooklyn. She… Read More »A bit of controversy: a new high school for Brooklyn- but where?
If you are going to Walt Disney World for vacation, you might want to check out these “undiscovered” spots that will get you access to the most unique attractions. Do your kids want to have… Read More »Hidden gems at Walt Disney World