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SCO Family of Services Kicks Off 'Brownsville Reads' Literacy Project

"Brownsville Reads" aims to promote literacy by inspiring parents to read to their children Photo Credit: Marisol Díaz, 2017.

Jazzy Nights at Medgar Evers College

The Dr. Mary Umolu Jazzy Jazz Festival 2017. Image credit: Medgar Evers College A Brooklyn summer tradition, the Dr.

The Truth about Weight Gain and Pregnancy

photo credit: time.com When it comes to gaining weight during pregnancy, there's an ongoing debate about what's healthy.
Motherhood: The Things They Don't Tell You

Motherhood: The Things They Don't Tell You

Click here to view original web page at www.graphic.com.gh While expected, it came as a surprise to Janet as she experienced it one month after delivery. No one had prepared her for it. "No one really tells you how much you will need them post-birth.
10 Things I Needed When I Had Postpartum Depression But Was Afraid To Ask For

10 Things I Needed When I Had Postpartum Depression But Was Afraid To Ask For

Click here to view original web page at www.romper.com Personally, trying to cope with postpartum depression (PPD) was pretty unbearable. I honestly have no idea how I survived.

Prospect Park Goes Completely Car-Free Until September

Prospect Park just got quieter, healthier and safer photo credit: ny1.com Monday marked the first day of Prospect Park's car-free summer, announced by Mayor de Blasio last week.
Pregnant Women Could Get on Their Bikes and Stay Healthy with Better Support

Pregnant Women Could Get on Their Bikes and Stay Healthy with Better Support

photo credit: peopleforbikes.org Medical advice from risk-averse health professionals may contribute to some women's decisions to stop cycling to work during pregnancy, meaning they miss out on the potential benefits of the active commute.

Empowering Foster Care Youth Through Creative Design at 2nd Annual Slay Fashion Show

The Slay Fashion Show shines a spotlight on the courage and diligence of young people in foster care Some of the fabulous models of the second annual Slay Fashion Show.
Photos: Curlfest 2017 Brings out Brooklyn's Best... How Nature Intended

Photos: Curlfest 2017 Brings out Brooklyn's Best... How Nature Intended

Curlfest 2017 Photo: Dante Bowen for BK Reader Fellas, I only have one thing to say to you: You need to step up your game! Curlfest 2017 Photo: BK Reader On Saturday, July 15, Curly Girl Collective and Shae Moisture presented the 4th Annual Curlfest
How Giving Birth is Different When You’re Having Twins

How Giving Birth is Different When You’re Having Twins

What is it actually like to be pregnant with — and then give birth to — more than one baby? Well, in addition to the extra body growing inside of you, having twins also comes with an increased risk for certain complications, and a higher