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Germs, Viruses, And Other Books

“Do not lick this book!” is the title of a children’s book by Ben-Barak. That’s good advice for all of us as the COVID-19 outbreak spreads in our region, as is washing our hands, staying away from large gatherings, and using hand sanitizer. That book is part of

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10 Action-Packed Summer Camps For Tweens

Locals Surf School (Photo by Andrea Waters)Tweens: too old for summer camp and too young to work. Too old to be babysat, too young to be set free! What is a parent to do? We’ve come up with a variety of ways to keep these young adults entertained

Events

Dance, Art, Music & Karate At The Prospect Park And Park Slope Armory YMCAs (Sponsored)

Holistic teaching & learning centered on building confidence, inspiring growth, and promoting self-expression How does dance make you feel? “Happy!” says Gigi, age 3, a student who attends one of the Tiny Toes Ballet classes at the Park Slope Armory YMCA [http://www.ymcanyc.org/parkslopearmory]. Tiny Toes is a class

Education

Sweeping Changes Proposed For Common Core, Could Mean Shifting Of Gears For State Tests

Source: Old Shoe Woman/FlickrThe State Education Department released new drafts of the English Language Arts [http://www.nysed.gov/draft-standards-english-language-arts] and Mathematics Learning Standards [http://www.nysed.gov/draft-standards-mathematics] — together composing the Common Core academic standards [http://www.bensonhurstbean.com/2014/01/common-core-cuomo-proposal/#.V_VCWpMrKT8] — last Wednesday. If approved,

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Ikea Recalls 29 Million Pieces Of Furniture After Six Children Die

(Courtesy Twitter/Gizmodo [https://twitter.com/Gizmodo/status/747837159483318272])Ikea is issuing a massive recall prompted by concerns over child safety following the deaths of six children under the age of 4 and injuries to many more. Ikea, which has a location [http://www.ikea.com/us/en/store/brooklyn]

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Is Your Teen Looking For A Summer Job? Try These Summer Camps

It pays to go to summer camp. Job opportunities are available at summer camps for older teens. Younger teens can be trained for those jobs, often at a fraction of the price of attending camp. These opportunities are typically — but not always — available primarily to former campers. Yet, if your

Announcements

Sign Up for Junior Golf Camp this Summer! Bus Service To/From Park Slope Available (Sponsored)

Photo credits: Scott McDermottIf you’re looking for the best summer golf experience for your child, look no further than Chelsea Piers [http://www.chelseapiers.com/summer-camp/]. Our golf camps help young golfers develop the fundamental skills of the game, while more advanced golfers build on their strong foundations. Daily

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Meet Megan Davidson: A Doula Whose Concern Expands To The Whole Community

Megan with a baby’s client in Fort Greene. (Courtesy Megan Davidson.)Doulas are having a moment. Take it from Megan Davidson [http://www.brooklyn-doula.com/BrooklynDoula.html], a labor and post-partum doula and long-time Clinton Hill resident. “I didn’t hear about doulas until I’d already had a

Kids & Family

Are You A Busy Parent? Check Out These Extended Daycares In Brooklyn

Summer schedules can be tricky for busy families. What’s a working parent to do when your child’s favorite camp gets out at 2:30 in the afternoon? Thankfully, many programs offer extended hours in both the morning and afternoon, giving parents a little breathing room to and from

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Check Out These Brooklyn Arts Camps For Creative Kids

Whether your kids have a creative touch with textile arts, an ear for music, or can’t wait to find their spotlight, Brooklyn is home to a number of fine arts camps you won’t want to miss. Courtesy Brooklyn Center StageBrooklyn Center Stage [http://www.brooklyncenterstage.com/] 495 3rd

Kids & Family

Check Out These Brooklyn Arts Camps For Creative Kids

Whether your kids have a creative touch with textile arts, an ear for music, or can’t wait to find their spotlight, Brooklyn is home to a number of fine arts camps you won’t want to miss. Courtesy Brooklyn Center StageBrooklyn Center Stage [http://www.brooklyncenterstage.com/] 495 3rd

Kids & Family

Stay Fit And Have Fun: Five Sports Camps In Brooklyn

With baseball season just around the corner, it’s a great time to talk about summer sports camps! If your kids have baseball, basketball, soccer, or anything with a ball fever, you won’t have to look far for some great camp options. Here are five of our favorites from

Kids & Family

Summer 2016: 6 Bargain Camp Options Around Brooklyn

Still thawing out from last weekend’s deep freeze? Let’s mentally comfort ourselves with a little summer talk. Registration for camps across the five boroughs is in full swing. The choices – and oftentimes the price tags – can be a bit overwhelming, so we’ve pulled together 6 bargain camp

Kids & Family

Kids Going Stir Crazy? 5 Brooklyn Play Spots To Burn Off Energy

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,

Kids & Family

Midwinter Break Sneak Up On You? Check Out These 15 Brooklyn 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

Kids & Family

5 Fun Winter Activities That Don’t Involve Building A Snowman

We’re officially three days post blizzard, and the snow piled around the borough has become a bit of a snooze. Most of the stuff on the sidewalk is either black or yellow (gross), Sunday was our prime sledding day, and once you’ve built the obligatory snowman [http://citykidcamp.

Central Brooklyn

Need A Break? 10 Ways To Take A Brooklyn Momcation

We’ve all been there. Weeks of tween crises, toddler meltdowns, work pressures, and just those everyday stressors of life in the city have built up and pushed Mama to the brink. Sometimes you just have to get away. Luckily, those of us living in NYC don’t have to

Education

Dr. Amy Musick: Teaching New Voices To Sing One Child At A Time

Dr. Amy Musick and the New Voices Chorus (Courtesy New Voices MS 443 [https://www.facebook.com/NewVoicesMs443/photos/a.424060430992556.98946.423564774375455/952916764773584/?type=3&theater] )Every so often, a teacher comes along that possesses the true spirit of learning. All children walking through their classroom doors have a

Arts & Culture

10 Family Outings For City Kids With Special Needs

By Christen Bush With temperatures freezing outside, parents across the five boroughs are desperately seeking fun activities for the kids that take place inside. Finding just the right spot can be especially tough, though, when your child is on the autism spectrum, has sensory processing disorder, or countless other special

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10 Family Outings For City Kids With Special Needs

Courtesy Theater Development Fund [https://www.facebook.com/TheatreDevelopmentFund/photos/a.10153165205267844.1073741863.27723672843/10153165209007844/?type=3&theater] With temperatures freezing outside, parents across the five boroughs are desperately seeking fun activities for the kids that take place inside. Finding just the right spot can be especially tough, though, when

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Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: New Year’s Party, Storytelling, Sewing Lessons

(Photo: Friends of the Sheepshead Bay Library [https://www.facebook.com/sheepsheadbaylibrary/photos/a.843632762372394.1073741889.630539527015053/843632612372409/?type=3&theater] / Facebook)Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? There are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in Brooklyn, and we’ve selected some

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Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: New Year’s Party, Storytelling, Sewing Lessons

(Photo: Friends of the Sheepshead Bay Library [https://www.facebook.com/sheepsheadbaylibrary/photos/a.843632762372394.1073741889.630539527015053/843632612372409/?type=3&theater] / Facebook)Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? There are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in Brooklyn, and we’ve selected some

City Kid Corner

Have A Rockin’ NYE At Home With These 5 Fun Activities

Whether the kids are 2 or 18, celebrating NYE at home can be an absolute blast. There’s no need to take your uncomfortable heels out of the closet, the munchkins are close to bed if they don’t make it to midnight, and unlike the inflated cost of public

Events

Things For Kids To Do In Southern Brooklyn: New Year’s Party, Meteor Shower, Movie Night

Photo by lunaparknyc [https://www.flickr.com/photos/lunaparknyc/7820360738/] Looking for something to do with the whole family this week? There are a lot of great kid-friendly events coming up in Brooklyn, and we’ve selected some of our favorites. See the full details below! For more things to

City Kid Corner

Ring In 2016 With Prospect Park’s Fireworks Extravaganza

Times Square might have their big ball, but everybody knows that Brooklyn is the place to be this New Year’s Eve. Grab your trusty wagon or stroller (so you don’t have to carry exhausted kids home), pile the minions in with blankets and some favorite snacks, and head