The Mother of All Social Media

The Mother of All Social Media

I have no problem admitting that I’m a huge fan (and addict) of Facebook. I often post my status, and upload pictures. Yes, I admit it, I absolutely love checking in daily (ok, multiple times a day). While there are a fair share of annoying posts out there, and some days it feels like there are more links and quotes than actual updates, the site has become a source of connection, reunions and even breaking news… all very important and welcome distractions throughout my day. This past... read more

By: minamckiernan, 5-16-13
Filed Under: Baby , Big Kid , Moms , Preschool , Toddler

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Come to the Brooklyn Baby Expo!

***ENTER CODE MB-BBE2013 AT CHECKOUT TO GET 15% OFF ANY TICKET*** Our friends at A Child Grows in Brooklyn are hosting their fabulous baby expo, full of amazing parenting resources, gear and learning opportunities. Be sure to join them for … read more

By: Jennifer Rojas, 5-14-13
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Moms’ Ultimate Night Out 2013 Buzz

We had a fabulous time at the 4th annual Moms’ Ultimate Night Out – The Mommybites Summit 2013! Held at the iconic New Yorker Hotel, we sold out the day before with 400 registered moms, had over 80 vendors, delicious … read more

By: Jennifer Rojas, 5-14-13
Filed Under: Baby , Big Kid , Dads , Grandparents , Moms , Prenatal , Toddler

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Meet the Creators with Gary Osborne: Episode 1 – Kallio

Meet the Creators with Gary Osborne, Child Style Expert & Founder of Oliver & Adelaide, Exquisitely American-Made for Children Children’s products are especially inspiring to me when I have I personally met the designer or artist who has hand crafted … read more

By: Gary Osborne, 5-13-13
Filed Under: Baby , Dads , Moms , Toddler

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See ‘Listen To Your Mother’ in NYC!

If you’ve ever been told to listen to your mother, now you have the perfect opportunity. The national reading series phenomenon “Listen To Your Mother” comes to New York City on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 12 at the Peter Norton … read more

By: Jennifer Rojas, 5-09-13
Filed Under: Dads , Grandparents , Moms

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A New Take on Old-World Italian Favorites

Traditional meets contemporary Italian cuisine at Fabbrica restaurant and bar in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Chef, Simone Bonelli, pairs his love for traditional Italian food with his passion for cooking and turns out contemporary cuisine that is worthy of Roman deities. The … read more

By: theresagentile, 5-08-13
Filed Under: Dads , Grandparents , Moms

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Mother’s Day Deals

Mother’s Day. The name says it all: “Mother’s Day is a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. It is celebrated on various days in many parts of the world.” Although each country … read more

By: Jennifer Rojas, 5-08-13
Filed Under: Baby , Big Kid , Dads , Moms , Preschool , Toddler

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Tips for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Depending on where you live and other variables, children with special needs make up a significant percentage of your neighborhood, as anywhere from 10 – 20% of the population of children in the US are classified as special needs of … read more

By: Patty Weiner, 5-06-13
Filed Under: Big Kid , Dads , Moms , Preschool

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Wanda’s Monster, The Musical

This past weekend, my daughter and I headed to Theater 3 near Times Square to see Wanda’s Monster The Musical, based on Eileen Spinelli’s 2002 book. With music and lyrics by one of our favorites, Laurie Berkner, the show begins … read more

By: minamckiernan, 5-02-13
Filed Under: Big Kid , Dads , Grandparents , Moms , Preschool

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Demystifying Kindergarten Admissions and ERBs: Teleclass Recap

For those of you who missed this wonderful teleclass, generously sponsored by NYKids Club and wonderfully presented by NY PEAS (Private Education Advisory Service), here is a link to the taped class and discussion on Kindergarten Admissions and ERBs. Our presenters … read more