Archive for the ‘Blog’ Category
KB Gymnasium Promotes Brain Growth in Kids by Kaili Sanderson
February 13th, 2020
What was the inspiration to launch KB GYMNASIUM? KB Gymnasium, located in Brooklyn, is the brainchild of three fathers -- myself and my partners -- looking for innovative and educational activities for our kids. Even though we live in a city with one of the largest number of cultural attractions and ...
Decoding Boys by Cara Natterson, M.D. (Book Excerpt)
February 11th, 2020
I am a big advocate of teaching kids about brain maturation and myelin. If the knowledge helps us as parents, imagine the difference it makes to a kid who can understand the why of his behavior. If you feel like you cannot teach the topic yourself, just have your teenager ...
Chekhov | Tolstoy Love Stories: Show Review by Hannah Singer
February 11th, 2020
I used to love reading the classics, which included classic Russian literature, when I still had time to leisurely read, you know, before motherhood! So I jumped at the chance to see this show when I was offered tickets. I thought, what a great opportunity to introduce my tween to ...
Through the Eyes of a Child by Later in Life Mother Liimu McGill
February 8th, 2020
You’ve seen your toddler fall down while playing. What happens next? Sometimes kids barely notice when they fall. A tumble that might look scary to you doesn’t phase them—they bounce right back up and keep going. Sometimes they look to you for a reaction. If you stay calm, they realize they’re not ...
Gift Ideas for Husbands When They’re Hard to Please
February 3rd, 2020
When it comes to choosing gifts, it seems women do it better than men. However, what happens when the person meant to receive the gift is a little hard to please....namely a husband who is a tad fussy? At first glance, this gift-buying mission might sound like a challenge. If you are ...
The Thunderbird American Indian Dancers’ Concert and Pow-Wow: Review By Hannah Singer
February 1st, 2020
[caption id="attachment_29645" align="alignleft" width="225"] (Louis Mofsie - Hopi/Winnebago. Photo by Jonathan Slaff)[/caption] It’s a family tradition for us to go to a Pow-Wow at least to one a year. We hadn’t been in over a year, so I jumped at a chance to see these dancers and musicians. This time instead ...
“Emojiland: The Musical” Show Review by Andrea Santo Felcone
January 29th, 2020
What if all the emojis in your smartphone came to life? How would they interact? What kinds of friendships would they form? What would their love lives look like? What would they do? Maybe you have never thought about your emojis in this way, using them merely to punctuate the ...
Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails! at the Long Island Children’s Museum: Review by Alyson Treglia
January 27th, 2020
© 2020 Gullane (Thomas) Limited Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails! was created by Minnesota Children’s Museum, presented by Fisher-Price. Sponsored locally by People’s United Bank. The Long Island Children's Museum (LICM) has been a favorite place to visit over the years, located on museum row in Garden City nestled next to the ...
4 Great Gift Ideas for Young Adults Ideal for Any Occasion
January 15th, 2020
Holiday season may be over, but gift shopping and giving doesn't just end in December. For those special young adults in your life, you'll likely want to buy them birthday gifts, just-because rewards, graduation presents and/or housewarming goodies throughout the year. With this in mind, here are four gift ideas for the ...
An Interview with Ada Calhoun, author, Why We Can’t Sleep: Women’s New Midlife Crisis
January 13th, 2020
In a few sentences, can you please tell us what Why We Can’t Sleep is about? Why We Can’t Sleep is a book for middle aged women who are having a hard time. If you’re sleepless, anxious, freaked out, broke, exhausted, or overwhelmed, this book is about all the reasons why ...
