What’s the PSP Chinese Group talking about this week? Our parents have some recommendations for the best Lunar New Year picture books. Put in your order now to keep the festivities going!
Did you know that Park Slope Parents has more than a dozen bilingual and heritage groups to help you get connected to families in Brooklyn who share your cultural background? Click HERE to get connected; and if you’re not yet a member of PSP, join us HERE!
The findings from the 2020 annual Park Slope Parents Holiday Tips Survey, in which Brooklyn residents report their upcoming end-of-year gifts to service providers, nannies, and teachers.
As we head into a most unusual holiday season, we at PSP hope you’ll join us in supporting those who have been hit hardest by the pandemic and its effects on poverty, food insecurity, and housing insecurity. No matter your age, skillset, or availability, there’s an opportunity for you to donate some time or money to lend a hand this holiday season.
Events, socially distanced ideas, and trick-or-treating updates
Like all other aspects of life, spooky celebrations will look a little—or a lot—different this year. But we at Park Slope Parents are a resourceful bunch, and we’ve got some tricks up our sleeves to help you have a hair-raisingly haunting Halloween despite the circumstances. Read on...if you dare!
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Here are all the great holiday happenings in Brooklyn and beyond this season. Also check out our article about Where to See Christmas Lights (including Dyker Heights). Holiday window displays run until the new year!
Giving is a great way to help those who need a hand up this holiday season. We have many ways to help, including gift drives, warm winter wear drives and more. For any of the great drives below, feel free to organize a toy drive with your office or your baby group! Have a holiday party potluck and have people bring gifts to donate.
Share these drives with work colleagues, block associations, or on social media. Every little bit helps!
How to survive the Thanksgiving Holidays
There's a not so funny joke that goes like this:
"Why your family is so good at pushing your buttons?"
"Why?"
"Because they installed them!"
So as you go into the holidays next week (I’m giving you a week to prepare) try to remember that it took years to learn those now-instant knee-jerk reactions to the crazy things that your family does. I don't know about you, but it's hard not to turn into the 13 year old
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It was a great Halloween! Next year Halloween is on a SATURDAY! Fun to come! Make sure to join Park Slope Parents to be up on all of the action!
Here are some PHOTOS of the Parade:
Park Slope Jewish Center
PSJC welcomes you and your family to join us for our youth and family services on Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur! Our open tent (literally!) service are open to the community and welcome your entire family from toddlers to teens a place to celebrate with singing, stories, and the shofar. For service descriptions and times for all of our options from toddlers to teens to family services, please visit the websites below.
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Here are our picks for Family Friendly PRIDE Events for June 2019
Kidding Around Family Pride Picnic
When: Saturday, June 29, 10am - 1pm
Where: On the High Line (16th Street to Gansevoort Street)
How Much: Free (Guests must register in advance herehttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/kidding-around-family-pride-picnic-tickets-59243127790
What: A celebration of LGBTQ+ families and Pride through a summer festival with carnival-style games, face
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Parenting puts a lot of pressure on a relationship, even a good one. With this in mind, here’s a short list of things to do to strengthen relationships. Make these things priorities starting this Valentine's Day (if you haven't already)!
Here are the key findings from the 2018, 7th annual Park Slope Parents Holiday Tips Survey in which Brooklyn residents report their upcoming end of year gifts to service providers, nannies, and teachers.
Getting too many presents for your kids? Here's some ideas on how to decrease the consumerism.
Quick link: Just looking to find a loving home for unneeded items? See PSP’s list of places to donate toys, gifts and household items. Also check out our page on How to Help this Holiday Season, which includes several donation and toy/gift drive opportunities.
The ins and outs of creating (or not creating) the Santa Claus myth.
Find donation and volunteer opportunities for every family and budget.
Want more good stuff? Check out the PSP Guide to the Holidays to find your perfect celebration.
Not yet a member of Park Slope Parents? Join us today to get connected to the PSP Activists Group, Volunteer Corps, and so much more!
Did you know that Martin Luther King Jr. Day is the only federal holiday designated as a national day of service? In honor of Dr. King's legacy fighting for systemic change, this Monday, January 17th, is a great time to volunteer to improve our community.
Here are a few ways you and your kids can help!
Supporting a food pantry is a great way to help New Yorker in need. It’s also an easy way for kids to learn about the importance of helping others. A food drive is a great way to involve even young children. You can collect food as a family, with a group of friends or in your child’s class at school. Here are some local food pantries to consider...
Your child has finished a week or more at a summer camp. What (if anything) do you do when it comes to saying farewell to the counselors that kept your kids busy & happy. This article offers advice on tipping summer camp counselors from neighborhood parents.
Parting is such sweet sorrow... Looking for a special gift idea to give to your nanny when saying goodbye? Here are some member suggestions.
One PSP member asked their baby group: "I'm putting together a baby gift for my newly pregnant friend, and the theme of the gift is "highly practical baby items." (I suspect most of her other gifts will be highly impractical.) Thinking back to after you had your baby: what were highly practical, must-have items you wish you'd gotten in advance, rather than having to do a midnight Duane Reade run?"
Moving can be a stressful time. But if you take steps to familiarize yourself with the way it is regulated and what rights and responsibilities you have, you'll likely have a much smoother move. Here are some things to think about as you prepare for your move.
Need some tips for making the transition with kids run more smoothly? Check out our Moving with Kids article.
Image by Nicolas Huk
Here’s what you need to know for this holiday season in Brooklyn! We’re updating this page as new events cross our desk, so keep checking back.
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Find donation and volunteer opportunities for every family and budget. We're continuing to update this page as new ways to give cross our desk, so keep checking back!
Want more good stuff? Check out 2022 Holiday Happenings: The PSP Guide to find your perfect celebration!
Not yet a member of Park Slope Parents? Join us today to get connected to the PSP Activists Group, Volunteer Corps, and so much more!
Here’s what you need to know for this holiday season in Brooklyn! We’re updating this page as new events cross our desk, so keep checking back.
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Calling all ghouls and ghosties—PSP's Halloween roundup has arrived! We'll continue updating this page as new events cross our desk, so check back for the best and spookiest happenings all around Brooklyn and beyond.
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February is Black History Month! Here are events (both in person and online) and resources to help you and your kids educate and celebrate all month long.
Everything you need to know for this holiday season in Brooklyn! We’re updating this page as new events cross our desk, so keep checking back.
Want to give back to folks in the community? Check out our article on How to Help!
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Whether you're heading out of town, relaxing at home, or braving the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, PSP has tips to help your family have a wonderful experience this holiday season!
By the way—Park Slope Parents is thankful for YOU! If you're not yet a part of the PSP community, join here.
Park Slope Parents hosted a webinar with Joey Ackerman, LCSW-R, who shared wisdom on handling the realities of this holiday season and accepting the challenging emotions it may bring.
To get access to more events like this one, and to find solidarity with other parents in Brooklyn navigating life and raising kids during the pandemic, join the Park Slope Parents community today!
Planning a staycation this winter? Here, PSP members share ideas of what to do with kids in New York City during the December school break and beyond.
This is a growing NYC holiday tradition: watching model trains zip through a display of 150 landmarks, each re-created with bark, leaves, and other natural materials—all under the twinkling glow of the conservatory at the NY Botanical Garden.
Here are PSP member tips about making the most of this magical event...
Park Slope Parents is not doing our “official” Easter Egg Hunt this year…
but we wanted to give you folks some tools so that you may plan your own!
