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There’s No Blueprint For Today’s Parenting

Through all the options in this wonderful "information age," I've concluded that there is no blueprint for this generation of mothers The Scene: My husband is driving as I sit in the backseat of our minivan with our two-year-old and four month-old da

I Love What I Do

I love my work. It warms my heart and gives me a sense of joy and freedom that fills me up each day.

Managing Work During a Time of Loss

Managing Loss My mom passed in April of this year. As our family is dispersed over the globe, it took time and effort to coordinate and settle on final arrangements.
Happy Cool, Aloof and Independent Day!

Happy Cool, Aloof and Independent Day!

Three Cats That Are Practically Red White And Blue! Painting By Harriet Faith.
Suspension of Street Cleaning on Eastern Pkway Service Lane

Suspension of Street Cleaning on Eastern Pkway Service Lane

The DOT and DOS will suspend street cleaning of Eastern Parkway Service Lane for a 3-month trial period By Rabbi Yaacov Behrman Dear Community Residents: We are pleased to announce that the Department of Transportation and the Department of Sanitatio
I HOPE YOU HAD A HAPPY PAPA BEAR'S DAY!

I HOPE YOU HAD A HAPPY PAPA BEAR'S DAY!

Happy Papa Bear's Day. Painting By Harriet Faith. Keeping it short and sweet on this post.....

Gender Stereotypes About Intelligence Begin Early for Children. What Can Be Done About It?

Girl Power! By Vanessa Penberg, Supervisor of Children's Services It is an old stereotype that boys are innately smart and girls are nice and caring. Unfortunately this prejudice still persists today.
The Importance of Representation in Children’s Literature

The Importance of Representation in Children’s Literature

By Vanessa Penberg It is important that the voices of people of all backgrounds and ethnicities are amplified and that they see themselves represented equitably across all disciplines and media.
Helping the Disorganized Student Focus More Effectively

Helping the Disorganized Student Focus More Effectively

By Alice Clarke Attention problems are becoming increasingly common among students. Statistics show that 6.4 million children aged four to 17 in the US are diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

New Building Planned for 341 Myrtle Avenue

By Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn Partnership Plans were filed with the NYC Department of Buildings last week to erect a new six-story building on Myrtle Avenue in Fort Greene.