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Terrific TV Shows for Kids of All Genders

Details: Parent Category: Advice - Activities; Category: Book & Movie Lists For Kids, Tweens and Teens

One PSP member reports: “I am looking through PBS Kids to find the next show to get my daughter hooked on, but I'm noticing that the characters tend to be boys or are all pink and girly.” Our media-savvy members came to the rescue with high-quality kids shows that feature girl characters without reinforcing stereotypes. Read on for the recs!

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Top Tips for Adopting a Cat

Details: Parent Category: Home Life; Category: Animal Advice

Looking to add a four-legged friend to your family? PSP members have all the recommendations you need for the purr-fect cat adoption.

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Working Moms Mental Health Check-In: Webinar Notes

Details: Parent Category: Support; Category: Mental Health

Thank you to everyone who took the time to join us for our most recent mental health check-in! Beth Manitsky, LMSW, who practices here in Park Slope, offered some tools and advice to put everything into perspective and help us recognize that we’re not going through it alone. Below, we’ve compiled some key takeaways from the check-in.

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Birthing during Covid: Key Takeaways from our Zoom-Ups

Details: Parent Category: Pregnancy and Childbirth; Category: Birthing and Delivery

We had two more Birth Experiences Zoom-Ups recently, with folks who have birthed in NYC and beyond in May, June, and early July volunteering to share their experiences with expectant parents. Here are a few key takeaways—and remember that circumstances will vary between hospitals, so always check with your birth provider if you’re looking for concrete guidance.

We incorporate these highlights into the PSP Birthing Toolkit for ~50 pages of advice and wisdom on birthing during coronavirus. If you missed these events, fear not—there will be another one in the coming weeks (along with one for second kids)! If you’re not a member of PSP, join us HERE to get access to all the great events and meetups on Zoom.

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Top Tips for Buying/Leasing a Car during Covid

Details: Parent Category: Home Life; Category: New York Life

Despite daily disinfection and mask protocols, public transportation still feels like a risky option right now, and many families are weighing their options when it comes to buying or leasing a car. The uptick has been a dramatic one: Cars.com reported that through June, walk-ins at New York City-area car dealerships were up 38% this year, compared to an overall nationwide increase of 6%. If you’re in the market for a four-wheeler, read on for tips from PSP members on everything from no-contact car purchases to handling the risks of street parking. And if you’re still deciding, first check out our article on To Own or Not To Own A Car in New York.

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