Gender and Sexuality Resources
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- Parent Category: Parenting Advice
- Category: Gender Issues
Below, you’ll find resources to help you support LGBTQI+ kids, educate yourself on gender and sexuality, and help your young ones discover the wide range of identities that may describe them.
Not yet a member of Park Slope Parents? Join us today to get access to a community of families who can offer advice and support on all aspects of raising children in Brooklyn. Once you become a member, head here to join the LGBTQ+ group!
Also check out Resources for LGBTQI+ parents here.
Teen Skin Care: Real-Life Recs from Parents
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Skin care can be a tricky business at any age, but particularly during the teen years, when kids’ skin is contending with new hormones and lifestyle changes. Park Slope Parents members who have been-there-done-that have shared some ideas for the cleansers and creams that worked best for their teens.
Read on for the recommendations—and if you’re not already a member of PSP, join our community today to connect with parents in our Tweens & Teens Group!
Wisdom from our 2021 Early Childhood Education Survey
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- Category: Advice - Childcare and Education
Each year, Park Slope Parents members contribute their reviews for their kids’ daycares, preschools, and pre-k facilities to help fellow families who are considering where to enroll their children. If you’re in the thick of the research and application process, read on for members’ answers to the question: “What advice would you give to people who are researching and choosing a program for their kids?”
Looking for more support on everything from the preschool years to the preteens? Tap into the wisdom of our community by joining Park Slope Parents!
PLUS: You can read all about finding, applying, choosing, and accepting a daycare, preschool, or Pre-K spot in our PSP Guides. Members can download the Guides for free, and non-members can purchase for a small fee.
Back-to-School Mental Health Check-In: August 2021
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- Parent Category: Support
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Child Therapist and School Counselor Danielle Bocchino joined Park Slope Parents for a conversation about going back to school this September, where she shared advice for parents on managing their emotions and helping kids transition smoothly back into school.
Read on for key takeaways—and if you’re a parent who’s not yet a member of PSP, join us today to tap into the support of a compassionate community.
The PSP Best and Easy Meet-Up Map
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- Parent Category: Home Life
- Category: New York Life
The PSP Best and Easy Meet-Up Map is an interactive, crowd-sourced resource featuring the best spots all over Brooklyn to meet up with your pregnancy, baby, toddler, or kid group.
If you're a parent in Brooklyn who's not yet a member of PSP, head HERE to get connected to your new community.
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