Posted on May 16th, 2008 by mommy
Before I get to this week’s events, I want to apologize that the emails did not go out correctly this week. If you missed any of this weeks’ posts please check them out. We had some good ones: The Mommy Poppins Slacker Mom Camp Guide and a list of Incredible Art Camps in particular are […]
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Posted on May 16th, 2008 by mommy
[ May 17, 2008 12:00 am to May 18, 2008 12:00 am. ]
Photo: Anansi, The Spiderman of Africa
My son loves trickster stories (gee I can’t imagine why). Trickster stories exist in one form or another in just about every culture. We have Bugs Bunny and Johnny Depp, but Native American and African stories are filled with animal trickster tales.
Trickster stories are great for kids. Kids love seeing […]
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Posted on April 28th, 2008 by mommy
You don’t have to move to the suburbs to experience nature right in your own backyard. Here in New York City we have more nature all around us than most people realize. I asked Leslie Day, author of Field Guide to the Natural World of New York City, to give NYC parents some ideas for […]
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Posted on April 25th, 2008 by mommy
[ April 27, 2008; 12:00 am; ] The best way to get Green in NYC is probably to actually plant something green. There are great gardening classes available for New York City kids and this weekend there’s also a NYC Grows festival to help you learn about urban gardening, how you can add more green to your life and a whole lot […]
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Posted on April 17th, 2008 by mommy
[ April 19, 2008 12:00 am to April 27, 2008 12:00 am. ] Earth Day and NYC Public School Spring Break are in alignment this year. Coincidence? …Yeah, probably. (shrug). So, school’s out but the fun, hands-on learning is just beginning. You don’t have to go to a fancy resort to have an eco-vacation. With the Mommy Poppins Do-It-Yourself Spring Break Eco Camp kids can learn, do, make […]
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Posted on April 14th, 2008 by mommy
Casey Halper, an Occupational Therapist who works at our school, recently gave a seminar to parents to teach us about sensory balance and activities for a sensory savvy schedule throughout the day. Many kids are now diagnosed with sensory integration issues, but the more I learn about this, the more I find that sensory issues […]
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Posted on April 10th, 2008 by mommy
[ April 12, 2008 12:00 am to April 13, 2008 12:00 am. April 19, 2008 12:00 am to April 20, 2008 12:00 am. ] As the weather warms, my job just gets harder and harder, with more great events popping up all the time. I have so many things I want to write about and have been trying to stick to just one a day, but it’s looking impossible. Show of hands, how many of you missed yesterday’s awesome […]
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Posted on April 7th, 2008 by mommy
[ April 11, 2008 11:00 am to April 13, 2008 11:00 am. ] One of the benefits of living in a cultural capitol of the world is that your kids get to enjoy the benefits of trickle-down culture. No, the world class culture in NYC isn’t just for grown ups, New York has special ballet, orchestra and even opera companies dedicated to bringing these arts to kids.
Ballet for […]
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Posted on April 4th, 2008 by mommy
[ May 4, 2008; 8:00 am; ]
When I saw that Hi-Art was giving anime classes for $675 I thought, “wow, those must be some pretty amazing classes.” But I also thought to myself in New York City I bet there are some other really cool classes for kids to learn about the Japanese cartooning style, anime, that don’t cost the […]
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Posted on April 1st, 2008 by mommy
We’re all itching to get outside, but the weather is still unpredictable enough that it’s worth doing one more indoor activities post. every once in a while we like to update you with more free indoor activities like story times. You can see all our previous posts on free indoor activities, story times, and art […]
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The Happiest Baby on the Block - The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer (DVD)
