City Kid Corner
It took its sweet time in getting here, but winter appears to have settled in around the five boroughs. Whether you’re a fan of the cold temperatures or not, this weather tends to send stir-crazy families on a desperate quest for Brooklyn play spots. Not just any play spot,
City Kid Corner
Finding the right school for any kid is tough, but toss special needs into the mix, and the task suddenly becomes ten times more difficult. For a select few, their zoned school is a perfect fit. For others, a specialized program that gives children both the academic and developmental supports
Arts & Culture
Fight the snow to have some free family fun at the brand new Sunset Park Cinema Club for Kids, which kicks off this Saturday, February 6 at Industry City (241 37th Street) with a screening of Disney-Pixar’s latest animated hit, “Inside Out.” [http://rooftopfilms.com/2015/schedule/sunset-park-cinema-club-for-kids-inside-out/] The
City Kid Corner
We recently discussed ten great ways to take a momcation [/destinations/need-a-break-10-ways-to-take-a-brooklyn-momcation/], but how about a dadcation? These guys are right there in the parenting trenches with us hardworking moms, and deserve their own time to regroup. What’s the best way to spend a dadcation in the city, though?
City Kid Corner
Pinterest is full of fancy DIY valentines. I dream big and pin them – thinking the day may come when I have time to live out all of my crafty fantasies. Then work, school, and general life take hold. In the blink of an eye, it’s the week before Valentine’
City Kid Corner
Nothing says easy weekday meal [/?s=easy+weekday+meals] like a pound of hamburger meat. If your go-to ground beef recipes are feeling a little tired, though, neighbor Jenn Newman [http://www.delightfullydishy.com] has a fun spin on meatball night that’s sure to become a frequently requested dish
camps
There are typically three situations that parents find themselves in during the first week of February. 1) They’ve had a midwinter break camp booked for weeks now, and are sitting pretty. 2) They’re taking the week off of work for some quality family time. 3) They received the
City Kid Corner
Fernando MengoniThree weeks ago I sat in the bathroom and cried. It was the only place to find sanctuary in our 800-square-foot Brooklyn apartment. Toys crashed against the wall, and wild screams echoed on the other side of the door, as my husband calmly tried to quell the meltdown raging
camps
Photo courtesy Park Slope Day Camp [https://www.facebook.com/ParkSlopeDayCamp/photos/a.809360569082575.1073741836.158149477537024/809362079082424/?type=3&theater] Parenting in New York City is a roller coaster, isn’t it? One minute we’re talking blizzards [/kids/5-fun-winter-activities-that-dont-involve-building-a-snowman/], snowmen [/art-music/the-snowman-cometh-15-post-blizzard-snow-sculptures/], and soups [/?s=easy+weekday+meals]
Arts & Culture
“Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living,” Theodor Geisel once said. “It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope.” The celebrated author, known to generations of children as Dr. Seuss, reveled in nonsense. Dreaming up unforgettable characters, places, and even words, Dr. Seuss
City Kid Corner
Snow, cold weather, and hectic midweek schedules can only mean one thing – it’s time to bust out another quick and cozy soup recipe [/food/easy-weekday-meals-lime-and-cilantro-chicken-soup/]. Today’s Italian sausage soup is bursting with vegetables, spicy sausage, and enough homemade goodness to propel your family to the end of another
