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Resources . . .

Families First is always looking for resource links which are available on the internet. Should you find one which you feel would be of interest to us all, please e-mail the URL to Families First: info@familiesfirstbrooklyn.org. Listings below do not imply endorsement by Families First.

List of Local Neighborhood PreSchools (PDF)

Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill

This list was compiled by members of the BoCoCa Parents Yahoo Group for a Preschool Forum held at Families First in November 2007.

 

Bococa and Red Hook Public Elementary Schools (PDF 46k)

Public School Resources (PDF 36k)

Brooklyn Heights, Boerum Hill, Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Red Hook.

These lists were compiled for a Public School Kindergarten Forum held at Families First in November 2007.

 

 

Local Web Resources

www.achildgrowsinbrooklyn.com

A Child Grows in Brooklyn.com is an in-depth and comprehensive resource for Brooklyn parents. Along with an excellent blog on parenting issues, it links to a vast collection of everything kid-related. From birthing and post-partum support to childcare and schools, activities, shopping, events, and book reviews, this site is a great first place to check and explore.

 

Bococa Parents Yahoo Group

groups.yahoo.com/group/bococa_parents
Bococa Parents is a network of parents residing in BOerum Hill, CObble Hill, and CArroll Gardens (and the surrounding) neighborhoods of Brooklyn. The group's mission is to establish community and communication among Bococa’s families and to provide children with opportunities in which to play, cultivate friendships, and establish their roots. The group is a forum for the exchange of information about parenting and community issues. Parents actively discuss hot topics, arrange playgroups, share activity ideas, find and sell items, discuss childcare…and more. The group offers free online support and information low cost social events and activities for infants, toddlers and their families.

  

www.parkslopeparents.com

Park Slope Parents is a fairly extensive guide to parenting resources in Park Slope and environs.

Its Yahoo Groups (groups.yahoo.com/group/parkslopeparents and groups.yahoo.com/group/parkslopeparents_classifieds) with over 5,000 members, are open to parents in the neighborhoods surrounding Park Slope, Brooklyn, New York with children of all ages. They exchange information about nearby activities and parenting issues such as "where's the best place to get shoes that fit?," "does anyone have an idea of how to get a baby to take a bottle?" The group is "gently" moderated.

 

Gocity Kids
Loads of family activities throughout New York City - a must!
www.gocitykids.com

Community Parks

Carroll Park
www.carrollparkbrooklyn.org/
Carroll Park is located at the crossroads of Carroll Gardens, on an entire city block between Smith and Court Streets, President and Carroll Streets. It is the vital center of the neighborhood and contains 2 playgrounds; basketball, baseball and Bocce courts; a sprinkler and plenty of picnic tables and benches.

We sponsor many events, so check back often to view our schedule. If you have any questions or comments you can contact us at: friendsofcarrollpark@yahoo.com.

Back To School

National PTA Back To school resources...
With the new school year swiftly approaching, parents are seeking information about how they can ensure a great year for their children. To make getting ready for school easier for parents, students, and PTA leaders, National PTA has compiled resources and information in an expanded website. Parents can find articles on helping with homework, promoting good test-taking skills, keeping kids healthy, enhancing parent-teacher communication, and much more.

PTA leaders planning back-to-school events will find tips, timelines, fliers, posters, and membership materials to get the 2004-2005 school year off to a great start. Whether you're looking for expert advice on encouraging academic success or in need of easily downloadable materials to promote back-to-school events, National PTA can help you get the school year going in the right direction.
www.pta.org/parentinvolvement/bts/index.asp

Parenting

Infant Insights
Enriching The Parent-Child Relationship In The Comfort
Of Your Home

Judith Wides MA, M.Ed., a professional Infant Development Specialist, brings Infant Insights into your home to support you in building the best relationship with your new baby from the beginning.
www.infantinsights.com

The Big Apple Parent
(212) 315-0800
www.nymetroparents.com
NYMetroParents.com is the number one source of information for parents
in New York. Our comprehensive calendar of events, health, education and
parenting articles, culled from Big Apple Parent, Brooklyn Parent, Queens
Parent and Westchester Parent magazines, offer the best of New York City and surrounding areas.

The Parenting Center
Parenting news, Children's Health a fun newsletter and more...http://parentcenter.babycenter.com/

Parenthood...
Pregnancy, Parenthood, Family, Community and more may be found on this extensive site.
www.parenthood.com

Ladies’ Home Journal Online
An excellent resource for expert parenting and health advice.
www.lhj.com

American Baby Online
Great advice, tips, and information for expectant parents, new parents, adoptive parents, etc.
www.americanbaby.com

Healthy Kids Online
From toddlers to tweens, a robust collection of ideas to keep kids healthy, active, well-behaved, entertained and so much more.
www.healthykids.com

Practical Parent Guides
Amy Flynn, M. Ed MS currently the director of the Bank Street Family Center.
718-755-3647
Janet Filemyr, MS currently special education teacher in inclusion classroom.
718-965-2304
practicalparentguides@yahoo.com

Practical Parent Guides offers support for parents through individual consultation. We address family concerns: Child Development, Special Needs, New Babies, Siblings, Adoption, Child Care, School Related Issues and other Famly Questions.

We are professional educators with over 20 years of experience working with families and children. We offer practical solutions and guidance that are individualized to each family's needs and concerns.

Parent Time
Parenting information customized to the age of your child. Online advice from experts, chats, polls and more...
www.parenttime.com

The National Parenting Center
Magazine format concerning medical and behavior issues. Check out their chat room....
www.tnpc.com

National Parent Information Network
A virtual gold mine: news, book reviews, as well as discussions. Professional emphasis on child development...
http://ericps.ed.uiuc.edu/npin/

Parent/Partners
Comprehensive resource to enhance your child's development. Receive a free development profile...
www.parentpartners.com

Parenting On The Go
Techniques for effective parenting and discipline available in "bite-size" packages.
www.mentor-media.com

What To Do With Your Kids...

GoCityKids
GoCityKids is your guide to the city at its best. Loads of family-friendly activities, afterschool fun, and outdoor adventures...
www.GoCityKids.com

Urban Baby NYC...
Ask the experts; message boards: Moms about town: garage sales; children's activities and more...The below link takes you to thier New York City section.
www.urbanbaby.com

Local Family Theater

A parents writes: "My kids and I have been to this theatre a few times - they're terrific! Not appropriate for toddlers because they do full-length shows, but they would be a great link for older families."
www.BrooklynFamilyTheatre.com

The Best On-line Visual Stimulation Baby Site

Discover how a pinch of curiosity can improve your cooking! Explore recipes, activities, and Webcasts that will enhance your understanding of the science behind food and cooking. Things to cook with kids.
www.exploratorium.edu/cooking

Holidays Information and links about every holiday written just for kids

www.kidsdomain.com/holiday/index.html

Resources for Children with Special Needs

Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc.
An independent, not-for-profit organization that provides information and referral, case management and support, individual and systemic advocacy, parent and professional training, library and information services to New York City parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and special needs and to the professionals who work with them.
116 E. 16th St., 5th Floor
New York, NY 10003
Phone: (212) 677-4650
FAX: (212) 254-4070
info@resourcesnyc.org

Music Therapy and the Power of Music
Description: Examines the power of using popular music, something
people already listen to, as a way for people to express their
feelings. Includes examples of therapeutic messages in popular music
as well as original music by Freudian Slip, therapeutic rock band
www.enterthefreudianslip.com/

Of Interest To Expectant Or New Parents

Parenting Classes - Brooklyn... Local Listing
Source: www.urbanbaby.com

Zero To Three...
Focus exclusively on the first three years of life through the fields of medicine, child development, research science and human behavior.
www.zerotothree.org

Nanny Agency Locater...
Agency listings for NYC area...
www.4nanny.com/agency_directory/new_york.htm

Nanny Network ...
Find agencies: nanny insurance; background checks; nothing specific for Brooklyn but give it a shot.
www.nannynetwork.com/

Child Care Connection...
By zipcode. Child Care Resource and Referral organizations (CCR&Rs) are your local experts on child care and provide parents with many services, including referrals to local child care providers.
www.childcareaware.org

More Links thanks to NY1

www.abcparenting.com
www.parenting.com
www.baby-care.com
www.babybag.com
www.babynames.com

Books

Pregnancy Stories: Real Women Share the Joys, Fears, Thrills, and Anxieties of Pregnancy from Conception to Birth
by Cecelia Cancellaro.
New Harbinger Publications

The only book that lets women speak for themselves about pregnancy and in it, 38 women tell their stories of the ups and downs of pregnancy. Many of the contributors are Brooklyn women. Of special interest to women who participate in expectant parents programs.

More Info: www.pregnancystories.net

NYC Resources

New York City Government and offices at a glance
www.nyc.gov

Community Board #6

Brooklyn Community Board #6
CraigHammerman - District Manager
250 Baltic Street
Bklyn, 11201
Phone 718 643 3027
www.brooklyncb6.org/
e-mail: districtmanager@brooklyncb6.org

Who does CB6 Brooklyn represent? CB6 represents the neighborhoods of Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Columbia Street District, Gowanus, Park Slope and Red Hook. From the Buttermilk Channel to Prospect Park, over 102,000 people (1990 Census figure) choose to call CB6 their home. CB6 also hosts some of the most vibrant commercial shopping areas in Brooklyn including Court and Smith Streets and 5th, 7th and Flatbush Avenues.

Hello Brooklyn....

Another great source for pediatricians, movie listings, babysitting services, etc.
www.hellobrooklyn.com

Kid's Product Recalls

Want to know what's lurking out there? Up to date info + additional links
www.kidsindanger.org

Complete resource for pregnancy and baby: current articles and weekly updates as well as answers to a thousand questions. More links...
www.babycenter.com

Interactive Sand Art

A delightful site: Just click on any color, then put your cursor where you want that color of sand on the canvas. Hold down the mouse button to make the sand fall. The longer you hold the button down, the more sand will fall. If you move your mouse around the canvas, sand will spread out. If you hold the cursor in one place, sand will pile up in mounds. Click on a different color to add layers.
http://lovethosekids.com/playgrnd/sandart.htm

Also...

Brooklyn Expedition

Explore the Brooklyn Children's Museum, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, and the Brooklyn Public Library all in one fantastic website!
www.brooklynexpedition.org/

Education/ special projects/ and best of all, the " All Time Great Parent Test"...
www.rrmtf.org

Check out the changing nature of families and the work place...
www.familiesandwork.org

The Carlon Family homepage. Check out their classic homepage picture...
www.parenthood.com

A family resource center for helping children with special needs...
www.php.com

Children's Defense Fund site: essays, news reports, as well as articles of interest to the black community...
www.childrensdefense.org

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