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Babies May Sleep Longer in Their own Rooms, Study Says

photo credit: babble.com The sooner babies get their own rooms, the longer they'll sleep on average, according to a new study that breaks with the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Analyzing surveys from 230 first-time mothers[..

East New York's First Massive Redevelopment Project Revealed

Is this redevelopment the first step to the area's transformation into a denser and revitalized neighborhood? image credit: newyorkyimby.

10 Reasons Pregnancy is Awesome

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Prospect Heights Residents Complain of Rat Infestation

Residents say poor planning by developers and their construction projects has driven the squirrel-sized rats above ground Residents on Dean Street, between Carlton and 6th avenues, say they are suffering from a terrible rat infestation Residents in P
Summer's First Weekend - Event Roundup

Summer's First Weekend - Event Roundup

It's the first weekend of the summer, which means that summer is officially here. Which probably means it's gonna be a snowstorm, which probably means the subway is going to have more delays, which probably means you'll end up getting an Uber.

Smoking Ten Cigarettes a Day While You’re Pregnant ‘Harms Your Baby Well into Their Teenage Years’

photo credit: then.co.uk While the health risks are clear, still 12 per cent of mums in the UK admit to smoking while they're expecting. And 54 per cent say they were smokers but quit before or during pregnancy, according to leading charity ASH.

In Gentrifying Brooklyn, is 'Boutique' Always Best?

Gentrification assumes the opening of new businesses also means "improved." But don't be so quick to abandon your longtime mainstays...

Myrtle Avenue Partnership Wins Innovation Grant For Financial Literacy App

The financial literacy app aims to help local residents identify available government benefits. Meredith Phillips Almeida, executive director of Myrtle Ave Partnership.

Should You Swaddle If You’re Bed-Sharing? Here’s What You Need To Know

photo credit: Romper Parents of newborns are instantly introduced to the world of swaddling. At the hospital, soon after your baby is born, nurses hand you a perfect little baby burrito, swaddled to perfection.

Prospect Park Now Home to NYC's First Composting Toilets

photo credit: curbedny.com Prospect Park's Wellhouse underwent a $2.34 million transformation into a comfort station and is now home to the first composting toilets in a New York City park.