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 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 March 24th, 2008 by mommy
Tennis is a great sport for NYC kids. There are free tennis courts all over the city and you can play inside during the colder months. Now tennis is even more accessible to it’s littlest players thanks to Elf Tennis and it’s creator Esther Forrester. Esther, a former Division I college tennis player with […]
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Posted on March 18th, 2008 by mommy
Free demo classes are like the gallery openings of childhood, but instead of free wine and cheese and pretentious art talk, you get a taste of some of the best classes available for kids. Here are some classes for babies, toddlers and kids that have free demo classes coming up, plus a super cool try-out […]
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Posted on February 19th, 2008 by mommy
The Art Farm is another one of the unique places for kids in New York City, an indoor farm with a wide variety of animals including bunnies, chinchillas, hamsters, guinea pigs, lizards, turtles, birds, and tropical fish. Children can touch, feed and hold the animals, as well as participate in many other activities.
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Posted on February 8th, 2008 by mommy
I think drama classes are great for kids. They help build creativity, confidence and teamwork. And TADA! has a great theater program for New York kids. In addition to their regular afterschool programs, TADA! offers one-week vacation programs in which children rehearse and act out a musical production created just for kids. At the end […]
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Posted on February 4th, 2008 by mommy
The Henry Street Settlement’s Abrons Arts Center offers affordable, superb programs for all ages and skill levels in dance, music, theatre, and the visual arts. This Winter, due to some reshuffling of classes, some of the classes are under-enrolled. If you are looking for art classes for you toddler through high schooler, this is a […]
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Posted on January 10th, 2008 by mommy
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Posted on November 14th, 2007 by mommy
This is a reader-submitted question. Do you have a question for Mommy Poppins about kid stuff in NYC? Email us.
Q: I’m interested in swimming lessons for and with my 14 month old son. I live in Washington Heights but don’t mind traveling for a good class. Any suggestions? Thanks! —Sheryl
A: Mommy and Me […]
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Posted on October 12th, 2007 by mommy
Earlier in the week I wrote about the The Cool Parents’ Guide to All of New York as the NYC book most like the spirit of Mommy Poppins. Today I’m writing about the event that is most in the spirit of this site, NYC CultureFest.
NYC CultureFest is one of those events you might ignore while […]
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The Happiest Baby on the Block - The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer (DVD)
