Fashion Classes for NYC Kids
Buying clothing is fun but as anyone who's ever watched Project Runway knows, nothing beats making your own outfits and accessories. And since New York City is a fashion capitol, there are lots of...
View ArticleArt Portfolio Prep for NYC Kids: Preparing to Apply to Specialized Art High...
When my oldest son was eight, he said his ambition in life was to sell his art on the street. So it's no surprise that at age 13 he's set his sights on getting into Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of...
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After School Programs, Classes and Activities Guide for New York City Kids
Manhattan Brooklyn Toddler Art Classes, Mommy and Me Classes, Kids Swimming Lessons, Childrens Classes, Baby Classes Classes. They're enriching, they give parents well-deserved downtime and they're a...
View ArticleCheap (and a Few Free) Dance Classes for NYC Kids: Ballet, Flamenco and Other...
With a son who is totally into ballet, it wasn't long before his little sister wanted lessons, too. While I try to be fair when it comes to extracurricular activities for my kids, enrolling in...
View ArticleMusical Theater Classes for NYC Kids: Sing, Dance, Act and Put on a Show
When my daughter was going through the kindergarten interview process last fall, an admissions director revealed that she sang a selection from The Music Man. My husband and I exchanged looks, and...
View Article7 Cool New NYC After-school Classes and Programs for Kids
For my family, back to school means back to being scheduled. And while I've been known to gripe about my son being overscheduled, I realize he's got it pretty good when it comes to after-school...
View ArticleLark Cafe: A New Brooklyn Eatery with Kids' Classes and a Playroom
We're always on the lookout for restaurants where kids can play—and we don't mean with their food. That's why my daughter and I were really excited to come across Lark Cafe, a new eatery in Prospect...
View ArticleGreat Deals and Discounts on Fall Classes for NYC Kids
We've been working hard on our Classes Guide, updating old posts and adding new ones. Reading about awesome and enriching kids' classes is always fun... until you get to the prices. That's why we...
View ArticleMidtown Play Space MoonSoup Moves to a New Bigger Location
MoonSoup has long been the go-to spot for families with babies and young children in Midtown East—it's pretty much the only business of its kind in the area. And now the independently owned enrichment...
View ArticleNYC Children's Choirs: How to Join a Kids' Chorus in New York City
Got a little songbird who's always singing around the house? Maybe it's time to get them out of the shower and into the spotlight. For kids who love to croon, New York City is a Mecca of children's...
View ArticleAnimal Care Classes for NYC Kids: Feed, Care and Talk to the Animals
My kids, like so many others, are obsessed with animals. My son in particular has been campaigning hard for a puppy, but so far, we’ve remained an animal-free household. Of course there's only so long...
View ArticleRegister for Free Swimming Lessons for NYC Kids and Adults
Just because summer is over doesn't mean your kids need to stop swimming. The New York City Parks Department offers aquatic programs for adults as well as children all year round. There are...
View ArticleNYC Cake & Cupcake Decorating Kids' Classes and Parties
Who doesn't love a deliciously sweet and beautifully decorated cupcake? Or maybe you have a young baker who wants to learn how to make fancy cakes. Cookie, cake and cupcake decorating is a surefire...
View ArticleTrapeze Classes for NYC Kids: Where to Study Aerial Circus Arts
Some kids are content to sit and watch others fly gracefully above their heads. And then there are the ones who crave the adrenaline rush and, let's face it, the coolness of being able to say...
View ArticlePlay Days and Parties: A Cozy Indoor Play Space in Bay Ridge Brooklyn
While we usually review brand-new NYC kid attractions, sometimes we come across a popular neighborhood mainstay we've never heard of before and we just have to share. That's why we're writing about...
View Article8 Spots for Young NYC Inventors: Places Where Kids Can Create Robots,...
Children are natural inventors. They're always creating, building and tinkering, and coming up with inventive ways to solve life's problems. Take my oldest son, who after watching me scramble for his...
View ArticlePlaces to Play in Tribeca for NYC Kids: Parks, Indoor Play Spaces and Kids' Gyms
Tribeca may be a playground for adults with its upscale nightlife scene, but it's also a pretty awesome neighborhood for kids who want to run around, both indoors and out. We continue our month-long...
View ArticleBallroom Dance Lessons for NYC Kids
My nine-year-old son has had happy feet practically since birth. He already has many years of tap-dancing under his belt and he took ballroom dancing in his school last semester. He was thrilled to be...
View ArticleFort Greene Clinton Hill Kids' Classes and Drop-in Play Spaces
We continue our month-long focus on adjoining Brooklyn neighborhoods Fort Greene and Clinton Hill with a look at our top spots for kids' classes and indoor play. One of the busiest and biggest romping...
View ArticleKids Can Climb the Walls, Literally, at Bklyn Beast
"This place is awesome!" My nine-year-old son proclaimed as we left Bklyn Beast, a brand-new East Williamsburg gym where kids (and adults) can get a real workout trying Brazilian martial art capoeira,...
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