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Secret Agent 23 Skidoo Brings Kid Hop Sounds to Symphony Space’s Just Kidding Series on October 16th

September 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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One of the nation’s top independent family music artists, Secret Agent 23 Skidoo, makes his debut performance at Symphony on Saturday, October 16th.  The family friendly hip hop concert is the first of this year’s “Fresh Sounds” series, with all tickets priced at just $10 each. Secret Agent 23 Skidoo is known as the King of Kid Hop, or Positive Hip Hop for Kids. Bringing together a love for hip hop roots and culture with a true respect for the unlimited creativity of children, he crafts tunes that bump up both the volume and the self … [Read more...]

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Fall Events at the Prospect Park Children’s Corner

September 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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For NYC families, the Prospect Park Children’s Corner is a unique destination for history, exploration, learning and fun. The Children’s Corner is conveniently located at the Willink Entrance to Prospect Park in the Heart of Brooklyn. Thursdays-Sundays this fall, this kid-centric sanctuary will host new exhibits and animals to visit; plus through October 31st, with your admission to the Prospect Park Zoo, your admission to Prospect Park Zoo,  receive a coupon for 50¢ off the price of a ride on the Carousel (normally $2). On your visit, meet … [Read more...]

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New York City Festival Weekend 9/24-9/26

September 20, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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There are a lot fantastic festivals going on in NYC this weekend.  Check out what's happening here: 9/24-9/26 The DUMBO Arts Festival —  features more than 500 local and international artists — will offer many fun-filled family activities during a weekend of arts festivities.  Where: 45 Main St. between Water St. and Front St., Brooklyn. 9/25 11am-4pm  The New York Restoration Project (NYRP), in partnership with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and New … [Read more...]

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My 10 Time Mom-Management Strategies

September 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Between graduate school, work, parenthood, and my beloved blog, I am swamped.  From the moment I wake up to the moment I go to bed, I'm trying to get it all done.  The last few weeks have been particularly difficult.  My kids went back to school, but the hours have been transitional.  My son, who just started kindergarten, has only had school everyday until 11:40.  With the Jewish holidays, they've hardly been at school.  I've also been transitioning babysitters and the set-up is not ideal.  They don't speak great English; they don't drive; and … [Read more...]

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5 Online Safety Tips for Parents

September 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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5 Online Safety Tips for Parents by Trend Micro’s Cyber Mom, Carol Carpenter: Communication is key: Talk to your kids about the sites they frequent like music downloading and social networking sites and instruct them to stay away from the “red buttons” of the internet like banner ads for casting calls for movies. These types of flashing ads are often recreated by cybercriminals as threats in disguise. Imitation, not just a form of flattery: Kids want to do what their parents do. Visit educational sites and illustrate … [Read more...]

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Free Range Family Music: Jim Cosgrove

September 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Jim Cosgrove, known for his “Free Range Family Music,”  releases his new collection of energetic original songs, Swimming in Noodles, on October 5th. With a shake of calypso, a pinch of rockabilly and a whole lot of heart, Cosgrove’s music inspires families to pack a picnic full of joy and dance the day away. The high-powered sound of Swimming in Noodles marks Cosgrove’s first collaboration with Grammy-nominated producer Tor Hyams, who’s also known as the founder of Kidzapalooza and Austin Kiddie Limits. Also, in keeping with a growing … [Read more...]

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92Y Tribeca October – Bring Your Own Kid

September 18, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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“Bring Your Own Kid” to 92YTribeca every Sunday for great music that both parents and kids will enjoy. It’s the series designed with the hipster parent in mind, and a chance for their rock and roll offspring to let loose. There’s lots of space for kids to dance and for parents to schmooze over brunch and coffee (our cafe will fill all your culinary needs). So whether you're a mom, dad, or just the babysitter, pack up the posse and come on in for some tunes that will keep both adults and the little ones rockin’. … [Read more...]

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Fall Family Day with Kids Club Thirteen at the Stickley Museum in Morris Plains, NJ.

September 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Enjoy a fun and fabulous day out at the Annual Fall Family Day at the Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms with PBS Kids 13!  Festivities will include hayrides, square dancing, apple cider pressing, pumpkin painting, and old-fashioned carnival-style games & races. Members will enjoy a VIP meet & greet with  PBS Go! favorite Arthur, and enjoy Martha Speaks and Arthur activities—including an apple stamping craft and a “Kindness Tree” activity encouraging kids to spread kindness in their communities. The Member Zone will also have an hour of … [Read more...]

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Win a Family Pack of Tickets to “Angelina Ballerina: The Musical”

September 16, 2010 By 15 Comments
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One of my daughter's first childhood heroines, right after Dora the Explorer, was Angelina Ballerina.  We read all the books by Katherine Holabird and were transported into her world of dancing and youth.  We read her books over and over again.  When the phase ended, I was disappointed.  I liked her innocence, zest for life, her love of the arts. But this year, the producers of the show moved her experience into the next phase of her life, producing a new show, Angelina Ballerina The Next Steps on PBS KIDS.  Now, as a 7 year-old, she is equally … [Read more...]

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NYRP’s Annual Little Red House Lighthouse Festival at Fort Washington Park

September 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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The New York Restoration Project (NYRP), in partnership with the New York City Department of Parks & Recreation and New York City Council Member Robert Jackson, presents the annual Little Red Lighthouse Festival along the banks of the Hudson River. This year’s festival, located in scenic northern Manhattan’s Fort Washington Park, will shine a light (green light, of course!) on music and the arts and will take place on Saturday, September 25th from 11am-4pm. A favorite amongst NYC families for many years, the Little Red Lighthouse … [Read more...]

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