Some NYC moms are turning to a new parenting model this summer in order to sneak in both “me-time” and more guilt-free hours in the office. The catch? No vacation for dad until the weekend hits. (The New York Times)
Local elementary school kids receive a lesson on urban agriculture in Red Hook. The launch of the Red Hook Farm on NYCHA property is the first of its kind, and if you have curious and compassionate teenagers, there’s a way for them to get involved too. (BrooklynBased)
If you and your partner are struggling with potential baby names but know you want something fresh and hip because, well, you live in Brooklyn. Even if you no longer consider yourselves “hipsters”—or whatever—you’ll still want to glance at this list of Hipster Baby Names. (Fit Pregnancy)
As kids are up all night engaging in screen time, parents are inevitably up all night worrying about the after-effects. Check out one savvy dad’s top reads for dispensing advice on raising kids in the digital world. (The New York Times)
Taking an end-of-summer vacation before the kids go back to school? Don’t forget your camera, and don’t go anywhere without first reading these helpful tips for getting those all important photos of your kids with monuments. (Babble)
Next year when you take the family out for some sightseeing and carousel rides in Dumbo, you’ll have a prime place to treat the gang for lunch. Danny Meyer is slated to open his second Brooklyn Shake Shack location. Can’t wait until 2014? There’s another location a stone’s throw away in downtown Brooklyn. (Eater)
When it comes to pregnancy skincare, au natruel is usually the best way to go (to keep baby toxin-free, and your visage looking dewy-fresh)! We’re loving this round-up of organic skincare products for expectant mamas! (Elizabeth Street)
Sometimes, there’s such a thing as “too fresh.” You might want to think twice about packing Capri Sun in your little ones’ school lunches this fall—one mom recently discovered a live worm in hers! (Mommyish)
You can forget about friendship bracelets and Silly Bandz – those are so over. The latest accessories kids want to deck their wrists with are Rainbow Loom bracelets. (Today)
Who says kids still can’t learn from Disney? Here are eight positive back-to-school traits every kid can mimic from a well-loved character. (Spoonful)
One mother sits back and appreciates the sight of her children working together to man a street-corner lemonade stand – and the warmth from a community that put smiles on her family’s faces. (Huffington Post)
