I have a Type A personality. By nature, I’m just one of those annoyingly organized people who naturally multitasks at all times. Like most moms last week, I was faced with endless school supply lists, mandatory shoe shopping, and a general frenzy in trying to coordinate the logistics of after-school schedules for my daughters. I […]
Category: Dads
Hey dads! Did you think we’d forget about you? No way! In addition to all the valuable information on our national blog such as the challenges and joys of fatherhood, balancing work with family life, cool products and gear, mother-in-law issues, staying connected to your wife and how to get more sleep, here you’ll find even more information on the unique challenges and opportunities of raising a family in NY.
Homey Latin Food in Park Slope
On a recent Saturday, my husband, our daughter and I headed out for a day in Prospect Park. After a fun day in Park Slope, we ended our outing in a homey restaurant called Colombia. It was one of the first times that we spent a majority of the day outside of the house since […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Infant Sleep
In addition to being stressed about, well, pretty much everything when I was a new mom, nothing stressed me out more than sleep. My baby not sleeping, my husband not sleeping and certainly me not sleeping! Adding to this stress was the fact that I lived in a NYC city apartment building and was certain […]
Brooklyn Ahoy! Delicious Crabs in Brooklyn
Labor Day weekend always arrives too soon. Not quite ready for the summer to end, we were feeling like we needed one more seaside getaway that didn’t require a lot of travel. So, we headed to Brooklyn Crab in Red Hook, a relatively new seafood place my husband had heard about. To get there, you […]
Local Yokel: Manhattan Sideways
Welcome to our Local Yokel blog! Each month, we will be highlighting a local New York business that we know you will find inspirational. You’ll learn tidbits such as how they support the local community and economy, their advice and reflections on being business owners, tips on work-life balance, and even what some of their […]
NYC Nursery School Admissions
It’s that time again. The pre-Labor Day lull before the storm. So what do you need to know about the NYC nursery school admissions process? Our friends at NY PEAS (Private Education Advisory Service) explained the ins and outs of this often overwhelming process in this hour-long free teleclass. A big thank you to Lil […]
A Day at Coney Island
One of our family’s favorite summer outings is our annual trip to Coney Island. My husband and I started going back when we were dating and took the kids as soon as they were past the infant stage. It’s become a day trip we all look forward to. We have it down. We make sure […]
Potty Training Resistance and Regression
Recently, I attended the Mommybites Potty Training event where the speaker was the dynamic and knowledgeable Dana Rosenbloom. One of the questions that came up was what to do if your child is developmentally ready, but is still totally resistant to potty training? Dana’s advice was simple. DO NOTHING for a month. Don’t talk about […]
T.D.P.M. (That Dreadful Parental Moment)
Every parent will be able to relate to what I’m about to recount. T.D.P.M. That Dreadful Parental Moment. It occurs without warning, in a multitude of situations, and always brings with it utter and complete dread. This moment takes on many forms. It’s that split second when you lose sight of your child in a […]
My Summers in Brooklyn
What are your fondest memories growing up? Now living in a predominantly Caucasian suburban town with my two-year-old, I am itching to share some of my fondest city times with my little boy. My first son, Cliff, grew up in my childhood home in Brooklyn and slept in my old bedroom, where I’d stare out […]