Lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon oil combine to give this simple cake real zing. Don’t be tempted to skip the lemon oil, as it adds a wonderful fragrance and intense lemon flavor that lemon… Read More »Awesome Recipe: Luscious Lemon Loaf
My 1 1/2 year old absolutely loves cats. She sometimes speaks entirely in a language of meows. We have many cats in our home, but none of them are technically alive–they are all stuffed. Their… Read More »A Visit to the Cat Cafe
It is perfectly natural if our shy toddler just wants to watch for a while, but sometimes we feel they are missing out. Ali Smith-Poe, mom to twins, gives us some advice about helping a… Read More »How to Warm Up a Shy Toddler
If you’re looking for an easy adventure weekend with the kids, look no further than San Antonio! Holly Rosen Fink has the inside scoop on where to stay, what to do, where to eat and… Read More »A Weekend Away: 48 Hours in San Antonio With the Kids
I recently went through the terrifying yet somehow rewarding experience of potty training my daughter. She did a great job, I am very proud of her, but I think I was helped along by reading… Read More »Interview with Jenny Phelps, owner of Oh Crap Potty Training with Jenny
As parents, one big concern is how your child will handle bullying in school — not only how your child will react if he is bullied, but also what he will do if he sees… Read More »Teaching Your Child About Bullying
Park Court Collection is an enclave of thoughtfully-designed townhomes and condominiums with interiors envisioned by Penelope Kim. It is a contemporary interpretation of an urban garden community in the heart of Park Slope. The Townhomes… Read More »Luxury Townhomes in the Heart of Park Slope
You don’t have to travel too far out of Brooklyn pumpkin pick and have hayrides. They are as close as Queens County Farm. If you want to take a road trip, or rail trip though, there… Read More »Apple Picking and Corn Mazes!
For most folks, these first few weeks in September are big ones because it’s the beginning of a new school year for their kids. For us Jews, they’re big because we celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish new year,… Read More »The High Holidays – Brooklyn Style
Alice Kaltman, LCSW, founder of Family Matters NY shares a quick tidbit related to parenting and family life. We know you’re pressed for time, so here is a nugget of simple, and hopefully helpful advice (or reassurance!).… Read More »Parenting Tip: Little Kids Don’t Do Grey