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 February 22nd, 2008 by mommy
Parks & Recreation Commissioner Adrian Benepe invites New Yorkers to come out to a neighborhood park for some winter fun. White-capped hills around the city are open for sledding, snowman-making and more. Parks & Recreation will provide sleds and hot chocolate at selected locations across the city, while Urban Park Rangers lead nature […]
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Posted on January 30th, 2008 by mommy
New York is filled with amazing little secret spots that are cool to discover. One that’s fun for kids on a cold winter day is the Rusk Institute’s Glass Garden at NYU Medical Center. This beautiful 1,700 square foot conservatory garden is right in Midtown Manhattan, has a koi pond, tropical birds, a sand pit […]
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Posted on November 2nd, 2007 by mommy
I think I love being out in nature in the Fall better even than in the summer. The smell of the damp leaves on the ground, the crisp autumn air, it’s very relaxing and great being outdoors with the kids at this time of year.
But you don’t need to hop in the car to get […]
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Posted on August 15th, 2007 by mommy
Just like everything else in NYC, when it comes to carousels, kids and parents have plenty of choices. Here’s a NYC Merry-Go-Round round-up in all five boroughs.
The Freest: The classic Prospect Park Carousel will be free every Thursday in August.
The Funkiest: Totally Kid carousel in Riverbank State Park was designed by local artist Milo Mottola […]
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Posted on August 1st, 2007 by mommy
The National Parks Conservation Association is reaching out to NYC parents to get our input on the redevelopment of Gateway National Park. Specifically they are holding a design competition for a new park at Floyd Bennett Field in Queens and have invited Mommy Poppins readers to vote.
There are several designs in play, each bringing back […]
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Posted on July 12th, 2007 by mommy
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you actually got off the Staten Island Ferry when you got to Staten Island? I know, it seems like a radical idea, but Staten Island actually has plenty to do for kids to make it well worth your while to get off the ferry on the other […]
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Posted on July 6th, 2007 by mommy
When we were growing up, playgrounds had sprinklers. Now, playgrounds have “water features.” (This is where I would define what a water feature is, but I really have no idea how I would do that without just saying that it’s a feature that has to do with water.) I guess, the point is that playground […]
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Posted on June 27th, 2007 by mommy
In addition to the free concerts and performances for kids in Madison Square Park, there is free programming at several other parks around Manhattan this summer. Union Square Park, Bryant Park and Washington Market Park all have free music and more to enjoy with the kids.
Union Square Park’s Summer in the Square Festival has live […]
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Posted on June 25th, 2007 by mommy
If you haven’t been to Madison Square Park with your kids, then you should go right away. But if you need a reason to get you there, then this is definitely it: Every Tuesday and Thursday mornings through the summer they have free shows for kids.
There are some great performances too. Tomorrow Audra Rox, who […]
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The Happiest Baby on the Block - The New Way to Calm Crying and Help Your Baby Sleep Longer (DVD)
