When I read about the FDA stance on sleep positioners this morning, I was particularly troubled. Because although it never really helped, I tried using the one below when my son was an infant –… Read More »Warnings about sleep positioners
Fisher Price has recalled more than10 million childrens’ toys today because of a variety of potential dangers, including choking hazards and protruding pieces, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recalled toys include… Read More »Fisher Price recall: 10 million toys!
This is the fourth installment of our new feature called “Top of the Shop”. It’s a biweekly look at a shop in Brooklyn and its 2 top selling items and then our favorite 2 top… Read More »Top of the Shop: Lily in Cobble Hill
Though it seems like Halloween is weeks away (and, it truly is), already there is lots of talk of costume swaps (cookie monster costume anyone?) and all the upcoming events for Halloween. And, there are… Read More »Boo at the Zoo- yes, it starts this weekend!
In their newsletter that went out today they detailed what they are seeing and what the flu shot will have this year: “We’ve seen a suspiciously high number of kids with high fevers lately, so… Read More »Early Flu? Flu and H1N1 vaccinations
My head is spinning with all the festivals this weekend, and when you see the fabulous list of fests we have, yours will be too! I have my list of where I am going- and… Read More »Fests this weekend: the biggest and the small
I really want to understand what you think about A Child Grows in Brooklyn… By completing this very short survey below (should take less than 5 mins), not only will you be helping us to… Read More »Help us grow…fill out our survey for a chance to win massage & skincare set
I am a bit jealous of our kids…new classes, new friends- what about (sigh), me? Well, Long Island University has found an interesting way of combining their Children’s Academy with their School of Continuing Studies… Read More »Classes for you & your child & a free open swim (bring a swimcap!)
I am a bit jealous of our kids…new classes, new friends- what about (sigh), me? Well, Long Island University has found an interesting way of combining their Children’s Academy with their School of Continuing Studies… Read More »Classes for you & your child & a free open swim (bring a swimcap!)
One of my favorite festivals of the year, The DUMBO Arts Festival, an arts extravaganza featuring more than 500 local and international artists, is running this weekend and will include lots of family activities. Acrobuffos:… Read More »Dumbo Arts Festival- open studios, yoga, water balloons and yes..art!