Let’s face it. Standardized testing is not a fun experience. While it used to serve the function of measuring raw academic ability and whether a student was a good fit for a certain school, it… Read More »A Guide to Surviving Standardized Test Prep— Part 1 Early Prep
[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”] New York City summer day camps offer many incredible opportunities for a child’s growth and development, and many key benefits that improve their well-being — while having fun!… Read More »Why Day Camps are Great
Some great exhibits you can enjoy with your kids with spring: Tarsila do Amaril: Inventing Modern Art in Brazil at Moma In Brazil she is known by just her first name. Born at… Read More »Cool Current and Upcoming Museum Exhibits
I was fascinated by the decision to go into theatre for small children, in particular babies, and ran across Lauren Jost, the power behind Spellbound Theatre as well as many children’s theatre initiatives in Brooklyn… Read More »Interview with Lauren Jost, Founder of the Spellbound Theatre
[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”] GOOSE! Choreography by Keith Michael; Original Score by Vladimir Shinov; Performed at Florence Gould Hall A theatre filled with small kids has a special resonance of snack packages,… Read More »New York Theatre Ballet’s GOOSE!
Those of us with little ones and small apartments know we need places to take them to run, jump on things, climb if possible, and maybe even socialize with other kids (however much this actually… Read More »Another Take on Indoor Playspaces
Finding a playgroup can feel overwhelming. I moved cross-country when I was six months pregnant with my twins and didn’t know a single person, let alone parent, in my new town. I spent a lot of time… Read More »Finding the Right Playgroup
[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”] On Judy Blume’s 80th birthday, we attended the Judy Blumesday event for kids at Symphony Space. The event featured a reading by Colby Minifie (Jessica Jones) and a panel discussion about the revered children’s author,… Read More »Happy 80th Birthday Judy Blume
Uh-oh, your 10-year-old just spoke six words that no parent really wants to hear: “Can I have a slumber party?” Yes, the slumber party, or sleepover if you will. Heaven for kids, anything but heaven… Read More »The Dreaded Slumber Party
Road trips are some of the best adventures to have with friends and family. But before you drive off into the sunset, you must go through a checklist to make sure the vehicle is “road… Read More »How Do You Know If Your Car is Road Trip Ready?