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Free Stop N' Swap in Fort Greene - Saturday May 14th

Free Stop N' Swap in Fort Greene - Saturday May 14th

Reduce, Reuse and Reap the Rewards at the Fort Greene Stop 'N' Swap® Spring cleaning is in full swing, and New Yorkers looking to free up some closet space, may also find some like-new treasures at the Fort Greene Stop 'N' Swap, a free reuse event or
Prospect Park Welcomes Goats to Help Restore Dilapidated Areas

Prospect Park Welcomes Goats to Help Restore Dilapidated Areas

Springtime is finally showing up on the east coast, inviting families and adventurous New Yorkers to explore their city.
Swaddling increases SIDS risk in babies

Swaddling increases SIDS risk in babies

Click here to view original web page at www.sbs.com.au A new study has shown that swaddling — wrapping infants in cloth so only their head is uncovered — could increase the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
VISIBLE: LGBTQ PEOPLE OF THE CARIBBEAN AND DIASPORA

VISIBLE: LGBTQ PEOPLE OF THE CARIBBEAN AND DIASPORA

When Caitlyn Jenner made her transition and came out to the world, I did several radio shows and print articles praising her for what I felt would save LGBTQ lives.

My Journey as a Doula

By Regina Conceicao, BA, CD(DONA), CLC How it all started My first doula experience happened when I was 13 years old, although I didn't know it at the time.

DV8 Film Festival

DV8 Film Festival is a Brooklyn based, 48 Hour, DV and Super 8mm film festival, and all editing of films is done in camera (kind of like when you were a kid). We screen all works.
Healthy Start Hosts The Family Wellness Fest on May 14th

Healthy Start Hosts The Family Wellness Fest on May 14th

On Saturday May 14th, the Healthy Start Brooklyn Community Action Network will host the free Family Wellness Fest.

Video Shows Boys Lighting School Bus on Fire in Crown Heights Arson

Over the last few days the Crown Heights section of Brooklyn has closely watched the investigation of a Jewish school bus fire that was reported on Sunday evening.
Building Resilience in Children and Teens: The Downside of Criticism

Building Resilience in Children and Teens: The Downside of Criticism

For this pearl, I'm quoting directly from the book Building Resilience in Children and Teens: Giving Kids Roots and Wings , albeit in excerpts. The chapter on criticism is as amazing as the rest of the book has been.

Everyday People

Everyday People is a rite of passage for anyone with discerning ears in New York City.