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Are you following KidBuzzNY, Our Twitter Group?

Submitted by Anna Fader on Tue, 02/24/2009 - 3:16pm

I have to admit. I've always been afraid of starting a forum or anything like that on this site. It feels like hosting a party when you're not sure if anyone is going to come. But I'm pleased to say that our new Twitter group, KidBuzzNY, has really taken off. In just over a week we already have over 100 followers and a very active group of contributors sharing ideas, tips and information on cool stuff for kids in New York.

Where to go and what to call it, dealing with debt, and did Rhianna deserve it

Submitted by Jodi on Mon, 02/23/2009 - 8:57am

Ok ladies let’s talk. Let’s all just admit that when it comes to using public toilets or when we’re camping that we wish - even just a little bit- that we were built like the boys. One inventive entrepreneur has come up with a solution, so they claim. Speaking of boy parts and girl parts, how do you speak of them? Do your children know the clinical names or nicknames? This compelling matter along with a few more links including the disturbing trend for young girls to blame victims for domestic violence, some ideas for paying off credit card debt and find out which neighborhood is becoming the hottest place for new families. This is the good stuff, right here!

10 More Free Story Times for Indoor Fun

Submitted by Anna Fader on Mon, 02/23/2009 - 8:35am

Sometimes a story time is just the right amount of activity for us when we don't want to commit to a whole involved outing, but we want something to do out of the house. Plus, they are relatively restful and easy for the exhausted grown-ups. We've written about the story times at Barnes & Noble and the New York Public Library, plus some others, but if you're bored of your same old, same old, here are some interesting new-to-you storytimes to check out, many of them in fun places that you'll be able to stretch your story hour into a full day of fun:

Camp Create Dreams

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 02/23/2009 - 3:23am

Welcome to Camp Create Dreams, Manhattan’s most exciting and most memorable Summer Camp! Camp Create Dreams is back for its third year to give your child the most original summer camp experience yet! No other camp has daily arts and crafts, indoor swimming, outdoor play time, music, dancing games, the best snacks ever, and themed weeks to entertain your child’s imagination! Each day incorporates birthday party zest, whether it is Pirate Princess or Fun on the Farm week. “Exciting Themed Fridays” wrap each week up with a magically themed activity! This year your child can plan on attending a Carnival, complete with face painting and balloon twisting one week , meeting adorable cuddly animals and crazy cool reptiles the next! Other weeks will include gaining self defense skills from a Karate instructor, making Sand Art creations, stuffing their own Cuddle - Pet, and performing Wacky Science experiments! Each day is filled with fun and adventure, created to fulfill your child’s camp dreams. Don’t let your child miss out on the most Creative Camp of the year: Camp Create Dreams 2009 … A memory to last a lifetime.

Our camp program starts July 6th through August 17th, Ages are from 5-10 years. We also have a choice of a 3 week session or per week.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL – Sign up before May 1st and receive $50 .00 discount per session.

Signing up more than 1 child?... receive $25.00 off per week for each additional sibling after the first child!

HOURS : Mon – Fri 9am- 3pm Optional – Early Drop Off/ Late Pick Up

Email: camp@createdreams.com

apple seeds day camp

Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 02/22/2009 - 9:26pm

apple seeds is proud to launch it’s third summer of camp apple seeds!

Recently awarded “Best Day Camp” by Nickelodeon’s Parent’s Connect, camp apple seeds is an opportunity for preschoolers to play, laugh and make friends while developing independence and self-confidence. Programs are designed for children ages 3 – 4 and foster fun, curiosity and learning in a safe and clean environment built just for them.

“camp apple seeds is distinctive in many ways,” says camp director Janelle Rooks. “Besides low camper to staff ratios, our camp offers unique activities that reflect what parents and kids have come to love about apple seeds.”

Each day, after recreational play in our playground, campers participate in a special theme for the day (past themes have included Olympics, the beach, outer space and Native Americans). Through activities like, cooking, science, construction, art, crafts, music, movement, dance, language and many more, kids gain confidence, learn to share and work together, make friends, but most importantly, have fun.

“Because we are still a new program and facility, our ideas are fresh and out of the box,” says Co-Founder Alison Qualter Berna.

Camp runs from 9:30am – 12:30pm and includes a healthy snack.

camp apple seeds runs from June 8th - August 19^th. We offer two, three and five day options. Session dates are as follows:

Session 1: June 8th - June 19th

Session 2: June 22nd - July 3rd

Session 3: July 6th - July 17th

Session 4: July 20th - July 31st

Session 5: Aug 3rd - Aug 14th

Session 6: Aug 17th - Aug 28^th

Please call 212.792.7590 for details and to register. Register now and receive 10% off summer camp registration. www.appleseedsnyc.com

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Submitted by Anna Fader on Sat, 02/21/2009 - 1:16am

Friday Afternoon Video Break: Cute Time Lapse Baby

Submitted by Anna Fader on Fri, 02/20/2009 - 11:44pm

Yes, Folks, it's that time of the week again...your Friday Afternoon Video Break. You've had a hard week and you've earned it. This week's video is the creation of a French photojournalist who apparently has the most inquisitive, autonomous and adorable baby in the Western World. Check out this kid's moves and wish he were yours. Hey, maybe it's time to have another...I'm sure the next one will totally be easy and play alone for long stretches of time...

Mommy of the Month: Molly Snyder—Driven to Do Good

Submitted by Bess on Fri, 02/20/2009 - 7:41am

A few years back, Lisa and Molly became friends. They were neighbors, had kids the same age and were going about raising them. Then, without warning, Lisa was diagnosed with an advanced form of Leukemia. With little time to waste, Lisa Gershowitz Flynn was informed she needed a bone marrow transplant and that there was no match in the national bone marrow database. Molly got to work, and organized a bone marrow drive in the lobby of their children's school. Speaking of her involvement, Molly states simply: “There was no choice. What else is there to do when something like this happens to your friend.”

At Mommy Poppins we love not over thinking it, acting from the heart and getting things done--that's why Molly Snyder is our mom of the month! Below is a short interview with her and information on how YOU could start a bone marrow drive, register yourself and attend a local drive March 7^th for a little girl who desperately needs to find a match.