Elvira Vida is mom to family of four who decided to temporarily give up life in Brooklyn for a more exciting one traveling around Southeast Asia for 6 months. __________ I felt like 007 in… Read More »The Impossible Home versus Thousands of Experiences
Local Brooklyn Children’s author Abby Hanlon’s chapter book series (ages 6-8) gains a new installment this month with DORY FANTASMAGORY HEAD IN THE CLOUDS. Abby is a former teacher who stopped teaching to stay at… Read More »Local Brooklyn Children’s Author Presents DORY FANTASMAGORY HEAD IN THE CLOUDS
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] I was looking through our Twitter feed and realized how really great it is…at least I think so. We tweet about all our great partners and camps as… Read More »Some of Our Favorite Tweets
Contributor, NYC-based parenting expert and Family Matters NY founder, Alice Kaltman shares her tips for helping our kids learn tolerance and kindness in an often unkind world. We can teach kids what we believe is… Read More »Teaching Kids Tolerance
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.0.72″ background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid”] Mark your calendars and make sure to get your (free) tickets – the 2018 Brooklyn Camp Expo is almost here! On March 18th at 1:00 p.m. at the Williamsburg… Read More »2018 Brooklyn Camp Expo Discounts
Every now and then I go away with one child alone for some real bonding and to spend time together enjoying a hobby we share. My son loves to ski, so he and I recently… Read More »A Mother-Son Getaway at Keystone Resort
Safety Mom Corner– Everyday safety questions answered by a professional safety director who’s also a mom. Dear Safety Mom: I think my four year old is ready for a booster seat but I want… Read More »When Is Your Child Ready for a Booster Seat
TV’s, computers, mobile devices…screen time is an abundant commodity these days. While there are so many cool apps and programs for kids, how do we limit their screen time while still getting the benefits of… Read More »Technology For Kids (with limited screen time!)
As we all know, preparing your child for standardized tests is an arduous journey. In my experience as an educational consultant, I’ve found that starting preparation early and gradually (so your child can connect the… Read More »Surviving Standardized Test Prep— Part 2
This site has a history of great information on Brooklyn parenting groups, but it is hard to keep up. New ones start and old ones close all the time. Here are a few evergreen and… Read More »Looking for Brooklyn Parenting Groups