Five Must-Have Sun-Care Products for New York City Babies
Everyone knows that if you plan to spend anytime outdoors under the burning sun, you better slather on the sunblock. (Your skin will thank you for it for years to come.) However, infants have...
View ArticleEight Cool Ways to Cool Off Indoors With NYC Kids this Summer
Yes, you can hit a local beach or water playground to stay comfortable this season. But sometimes NYC gets so sticky in the summer, all you want to do is bask in the glory of-air conditioning.Even if...
View ArticleUsed Kids' Books in NYC: Where to Buy Second-Hand Children's Lit
As a novelist myself, I’m all for people supporting authors by purchasing brand-new copies of their books. However, as a budget conscious mom who has watched her two small children spill/drool/color...
View ArticleMommywise: The NYC Mom Who Helped Sleep Train My Family
Sleep-training books are all well and good, but sometimes a sleep-deprived parent needs an actual person to swoop in and save the day. Natalie Nevares, founder of the of family-coaching service...
View ArticleCity Stomp: An Awesome Interactive Music Class for Young NYC Kids
[UPDATED: July 18, 2012] When I was researching music classes for my two-year-old, a friend of mine recommended I try City Stomp. She said it was as a more interesting and affordable alternative to...
View ArticleBrooklyn Book Festival: Free and Fun Things to Do with Kids
As an avid reader and writer, I'm very excited that my two-year-old is finally big enough to enjoy some of the free offerings at the annual Brooklyn Book Festival. I've gone every year since it debuted...
View ArticlePuppetonia: An Interactive Show for Babies and Toddlers
Puppetonia is now called Puppetsburg. Read all about its new incarnation and schedule here. Pop quiz: How do you please a roomful of toddlers? a. Puppets b. Singing and dancing c. Bubbles d. Parachute...
View ArticleMo Willems Interview: The Man Behind Knuffle Bunny Talks Apps, Parenting and...
Since his Knuffle Bunny series of children's books are clearly set in Brooklyn, we'll always think of Mo Willems as a New Yorker—even if technically he doesn't live here anymore. But many of his most...
View ArticleHow to Host a Great Kids' Party in a Small Apartment
My daughter had just turned two, and naturally we wanted to do something special to celebrate. But when I started to research venues to rent, I realized that we were looking at $300-plus for a few...
View ArticleCool Mommy and Me Exercise Classes in NYC
A few years ago, I never imagined I'd become the kind of person who plans an entire day around my exercise class. I thought only old ladies and fitness nuts did that.Not anymore. These days, I'm all...
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