CONNECTING MEMBERS
 Park Slope Parents is grateful that we have continued to be an invaluable resource for fostering connections within our community. Beyond the vibrant meetups and engaging discussions, PSP has facilitated countless connections through its unique resources. From the invaluable 3-K, Pre-K, and Kindergarten spreadsheets that connect parents with children attending the same schools, fostering playdates and shared experiences, to the specialized group meetups like the Public Interest Law meetup and the invaluable network of marketing professionals, PSP continues to be a place for building relationships and expanding our circles of support. Whether it's finding a nanny share through the dedicated finder form, connecting with parents facing similar challenges within our 150+ groups, or leveraging the power of chat groups to find immediate support and advice, PSP consistently demonstrates its power to bring people together and build a stronger, more interconnected community. 

WHO DOESN’T LOVE A DISCOUNT? 
Park Slope Parents has not only enriched our social lives but also significantly contributed to our financial well-being. Through our efforts, we secured exclusive discounts on a wide range of exciting events, offering members the opportunity to experience unforgettable moments while saving money while doing it. From thrilling sporting events like NY Liberty women's basketball games, where we even provided discount tickets to the championship game (Go LIBERTY!), to enchanting performances like Disney on Ice, Paw Patrol Live, and the Rockettes, and even high-energy spectacles like Monster Trucks, we’ve delivered incredible savings for families. One discounted event pays for your PSP membership!  These exclusive discounts have not only provided access to memorable experiences but have also saved our members thousands of dollars, allowing them to enjoy more family fun without breaking the bank. Thanks to Josh K, our Barclays connection, who made it easy to get discounted group tickets!

 

THE PARK SLOPE PARENTS CLASSIFIEDS
With over 10,000 messages in 2024, the Park Slope Parents Classifieds continues to serve as an oasis for people to get great secondhand items at great prices in the ever more expensive parenting journey. From cribs to space heaters, great couches to baby clothing, the Classifieds can help you find and unload items, either purging and outfitting your home and family. You can also find a nanny and help your existing nanny find new employment, find a spot to house your family from out-of-town using our classifieds, and post your stoop sales to reach our over 10,000 members across Brooklyn. 

 

THE PSP SWAPS
The Park Slope Parents community has fostered a remarkable spirit of sustainability and resourcefulness through its incredible swap events. From the thoughtfully curated PSP Book Swaps (next one February 1st), where parents can exchange beloved stories and discover new literary treasures, to the incredibly successful Working Moms Clothing Swaps (next one January 11th) that empower mamas to refresh their wardrobes while minimizing waste, these events have proven to be both practical and environmentally conscious. We even organized a Craft Swap this fall, where you could cast off those unfinished projects and leftovers to go to someone else!  A true highlight has been the monumental PSP Members-Only Kids' Clothing, Baby Gear, and Maternity Clothing Swaps, attracting over 800 participants and 100 volunteers and facilitating the exchange of countless items, keeping valuable resources within the community and reducing our collective environmental impact. These swaps are not only a testament to the generosity and resourcefulness of our members but also a powerful demonstration of how our community can come together to create a more sustainable future for all. 

 

PSP Members-Only Working Moms Clothing Swap @ Park Slope Library
January 11th @ 11:00am 
Register Here

 

PSP Members-Only Children and Young Adult Book Swap @ Park Slope Library
February 1st @ 10:30am, 11:15am, and 12:00pm 
Register Here 

UPCOMING Spring 2025 PSP Members-Only Kids’ Clothing, Gear, and Maternity Swap
April 5th, 9:00am - 3:00pm (you’ll select one 50 minute spot)
Information HERE, registration opens the end of March

 

The PSP Gratitude Jar: Our Members / Community-Builders

The vibrant pulse of the Park Slope Parents community beats thanks to the tireless efforts of our incredible organizers and volunteers. These dedicated individuals, the true heart and soul of PSP, selflessly dedicate their time and energy to connecting parents, fostering a sense of community, and enriching the lives of families in our neighborhood. From organizing everything from working moms meetups to book clubs, career meetups to heritage group meetups, and countless other initiatives, their contributions are invaluable and deeply appreciated.

SWAP ORGANIZERS 

We're all about sustainability at Park Slope Parents, and nothing says reuse, recycle, reduce like the PSP Swaps!  Our HUGE Kids' Swap wouldn't run without our Awesome Swap Organizing Team including Annie, Andrea, Paul, AmyJoy,  Amy W, Jess, Billy, Jaquelyn, Iman, Elzabeth, Lisa, and Joanna.  That doesn't even include our amazing 80+ Volunteers!  Our Book Swap Organizers helped keep books flowing, organized, and in the hands of new families, and included Robin Hessman and Lucy, Yukako Hellebush, Dena Pengas, Teri Duerr, Lindsey Worf, Rachel Sugar, Lisa Friese, Alycin, Amanda Jules, and Rebecca Shaw (and daughter). Thanks also to our new team of Craft Swapping Organizers included Tara Marchio, Jessica Lebovits, Jennifer Crowe, Erin Hurst,  Lea Bonnier, Alyssa Kaufman, Kira Andersen, Lisa Friese, Nora Spears, and Harriet Webster. 

WORKING MOMS MEETUP

Our Working Moms Group is full of amazing, busy women who love to meet up. It takes an especially amazing Working Mom to find the time to organize a meetup. Thank you to the moms who organized meetups this year: Emily Bauer, Maria Wang-Faulkner, Helther Klein, and Yi Lin Pei. Another type of event for Working Moms was the MAMA NEEDS A RAISE! Lunch and Learn at OSH, organized by Katherine Gressel. Also for the moms: Michelle Matalon made the NIGHTBITCH advance screening happen!

Want to have more Working Moms Meetups in 2025? Reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We can make one happen on your schedule, at a place that works for you!

BOOK CLUBS 

Our Book Clubs have grown this year! We’ve continued our long-running Fiction Book Club, under the direction of Andrea Stewart Robinson. That one has been joined this year by our Non-Fiction Book Club, hosted by Laura McComb-DiPesa, Jennifer Young, and Sonia Gupta. Mandi White-Ajmani facilitated a wonderful discussion, hosted by Melissa Herman, about The Anxious Generation book, to help us parent our children in a very online world. Finally, Eileen Gunn has found a way to get the Parents of Tweens and Teens together in a Book Club of their own. There’s even a Grandparents’ Group book club forming!

If you love to read, join the Book Lovers PSP group, where we post the information about all of these Book Clubs. Update your preferences to include the Book Lovers Group here.

CAREER GROUP MEETUPS 

Our Career Groups have had many opportunities to get together and network at some of our favorite area venues. Virna Di Palma organized a Freelancers meetup. Rebecca Barr has organized the long-running Editors meetup. Anna Pinto has helped the Tech Careers Group meet all year long. Erin Ewart & Swati Parikh held a Non-Profit Careers meetup, and Swati, with Melanie Zuch, organized meetups for folks who practice Public Interest Law. Jeanine Schoen and Shelly Huang got the Marketing & Communications Professionals together. Adam Pollock & Mari Bonthuis continued their long run of Law Group meetups. Rafer Guzman organized Creative AI meetups. Mandi White-Ajmani, Racheli Miller, & Laura Eidlitz have organized monthly Therapist Zooms all year long. Anne Weaver organized an Independence Therapy Zoom in September, for therapists interested in learning more about Independence Therapy. Sarah Borton organized a Green Careers meetup in October. Michael Gavriel organized a Finance Group meetup in November. For those parents who are considering pausing their careers, or who have paused their careers, Leah Sandals has given them a way to share their experiences, with the Downshifters meetups. Arising from these meetups, Emma Stern organized a discussion about pausing your career with Lisen Stromberg. 

BABY GROUP MEETUP ORGANIZERS AND FACILITATORS

Having a new baby is a life changing experience. Being a person who helps facilitate new parents meeting up is a special kind of angel, helping people who otherwise might stay at home rather than getting out into the world after a baby is born. Here are the folks who have made our PSP Baby Groups stronger. A reminder– you don’t need us to help you with a meetup, but we’re happy to help (email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you want to be a “Champion of Connection”). 

Maya Ferrante had the idea to get all of the parents of babies together at a weekly meetup at Shapeshifter. (We’ve since added a Thursday meetup!) The February 2024 Baby Group has had some amazing organizers: Allie Marsh, Meera Sarathy, Lena Chebli & Fernando Martinez, Lily Labarre, Zoe Grover-Scicchitano, and Lily Sloss have kept this group going strong! Priyanka Sundaram thoughtfully organized a special Galentines meetup for the March 2024 group. Laura Lennon organized a Halloween party for the April 2023 group

Also very special thanks to Cat Stewart Griffiths and NYC Babywearing, for giving babywearing demos to our new and expecting parents! We have a few more spots in our Jan 11th demonstration here. 

Want your baby group to meet up more? Reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for ideas!

 

HERITAGE GROUP MEETUPS

PSP has over two dozen Heritage Groups! Park Slope Parents has been a vibrant tapestry of cultural experiences this year, with heritage groups celebrating traditions from around the world. From the vibrant Lunar New Year celebrations to joyous Holi festivities to the many other enriching events, these meetups have not only fostered a deeper understanding of different cultures but also strengthened the bonds within our diverse community. Here are our local heroes:

Virginia Lam organized a Tet meetup and a fall get-together for the Vietnamese group. The AAPI and Korean Language Groups are fortunate to have Esther Jung who organized the AAPI Lunar New Year brunch and Korean Language Group storytimes at the Park Slope Library. Gyun Hur also organized a Korean Language Storytime at the Park Slope Library. The Greek Families group would not exist without Meg Metzger. She helped start the group, and has organized many meetups, at the Park, at a restaurant, and at her home. Sonya Hua & Michelle Kan held a Cantonese Language Storytime at the Library. Julian Rich has kept the Brits connected for several years--thank you Julian! Qef Johnson organized a Multiracial Families meetup in May. Chenya Song organized a Mandarin families meetup in September. Ayush Jain has organized South Asian Group meet-ups this summer and fall. Shannon Jamieson Vazquez generously shared her expertise on the Italian Dual Citizenship process, providing valuable information and guidance to members interested in pursuing dual citizenship. Robert Peng brought together Swedish-speaking members of the community by organizing a Swedish Group meetup in May. Amit Paley organized a meetup for the Hebrew Group in December. Jessica R. Braithwaite organized a PSP African American Caribbean Heritage Group Meetup in November.

Would you like to meet folks from YOUR heritage group? Reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. We can help you organize a Storytime for your group at the Park Slope Library, or any other meetup you’d like. 

 

THE PARK SLOPE PARENTS’ DADS

Research consistently points to the increased risk of loneliness and social isolation among fathers, particularly those navigating the complexities of modern parenthood. Our Dads group offers a much-needed antidote, providing a space for fathers to connect with other dads who understand the unique challenges and joys of fatherhood. Raphael Harry revived the popular Dads Friday Night Soccer games at Soccerroof, and leads the Fatherless Fathers meetups. Ben Kuehn took over Dads Soccer from Raphael, and it’s still going strong. Tong Galaxy organized Dads Group Friday afternoon meetups. Glenn Rehn organized a Dads Trivia Night (with plans for more next year). Patrick Hunt asked a question about men’s groups and ended up orchestrating a number of Dads’ Groups in the process! Dad 411 was a great help to expectant and experienced dads, with over 125 dads coming together for our monthly meetups. Thanks especially to Brendan Hackett who leads these important discussions. 

Would you like more Dads meetups? We can help! Reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

 

PSP 411 Event Presenters/Volunteers

The Park Slope Parents community has long recognized the invaluable wisdom that comes from firsthand experience. Our 411 events have become a cornerstone of support, where members who have "been there, done that" generously share their knowledge and insights with others navigating similar life stages. From navigating the joys and challenges of childbirth with Birth 411 to the complexities of college admissions with College 411, and from successfully transitioning back to work with Back to Work 411 to a myriad of other crucial topics, these 411 events provide an invaluable resource, empowering parents with the knowledge and confidence they need to make informed decisions and navigate the ever-evolving journey of parenthood.

Birth and Beyond 411 (May and September 2024): Kate Baxter, Emily Bauer, Rebecca Mondshein, Bianca Buonaguro, Ellen Dunn, Jessica Sochol, Kate Hannum, Emma Raviv, Kerry Semle, Sarah Hughes, Lisa Ruskin, Rena Chevez, Kelly Wydryk, Rebecca Gerrard, Liz Golden, Elifmina Mizrahi, Kathleen Murphy, and Kara Mason.

Back to Work 411 (May 2024): Kelsey Hand, Miryam Meir, Ruthie Jehu, Irina Ikonsky. Carolyn Eanes, and Kaitlin Offman

College 411 (May and December 2024): Jessica Cohen, Marlene Cookson-Wallace, Tracey Scronic, and Elizabeth Chung. 

 

These events help members with these important transitions, and hopefully give those who share a warm feeling about helping others on their parenting journey. If you see a call for volunteers in the future, we hope you will join us to share your story. 

GREAT THINGS HAPPENING IN OUR OTHER PSP GROUPS

The Park Slope Parents community has been a vibrant hub of connection and support this past year, with a diverse array of meetups catering to a wide range of interests and needs. From the camaraderie of the WOMBATS (Wonderful Older Moms of Babies And Toddlers), including park walks and outings in Williamsburg, to the creative expression fostered by the long-running Friday Crafters meetups, these gatherings have provided invaluable opportunities for parents to connect, find support, and build lasting friendships. Some of our hometown heroes: 

WOMBATS (Wonderful Older Moms of Babies And Toddlers)
Jen Wagner & Michelle LoSapio organized WOMBATS meetups. Sal Robinson led the WOMBATS monthly walks through the scenic landscapes of Prospect Park. Liz Smith organized a meetup for the WOMBATS in Williamsburg.

 

CRAFTING:  Carolina Carvalho-Cross fosters creativity and camaraderie by hosting the long-running Friday Crafters meetups.Tara Hereich for hosting the Costume Making Craft meetup in October.

NEURODIVERSE PARENTS : Daphne Bernard organized a Neurodiverse Parents meetup, creating a space for parents to connect, share experiences, and find support.

WIDOW/WIDOWERS: Karena Wells hosted a Widow/Widowers meetup in May, providing a safe space for members to connect, share their experiences, and find solace and support during a challenging time.

ADOPTIVE/FOSTER FAMILIES: Kate Cook organized an Adoptive/Foster Families meetup in September.

SINGLE PARENTS BY CHOICE  Rachel Marshall led three Single Parents by Choice in the Park.

LGBTQ+ GROUP: Amelia Fortunato organized a LGBTQ+ group in May.

GREEN GROUP:  Ryan Weitzel organized a tour of the Staten Island Paper Recycling facility.

MOMS SOCCER:  Suzy Mulvihill leads the Moms soccer games on Thursday nights.

OTHER SUPERHEROES

Anna D’Agrosa hosted a plus-sized Moms Clothing Swap in November

Siena Bornstein bought the Phish Moms together in June, creating a vibrant and enthusiastic group of fellow music enthusiasts.

Sarah Feoli organized a delightful Plant Powered Family Potluck Picnic, bringing together families with shared interests in healthy living, and provided an opportunity for members to enjoy delicious plant-based food and connect with nature during a tour of the Brooklyn Grange Rooftop Farm in August.

Bethany Bristow hosted a Cooking Group Soup Potluck in November 

Sarah Volkman for organizing monthly meetups for the October 2023 Moms

Alex Wolynski who has helped make Sit Ups and Spit Ups a great place for new parents to meetup!

 We had help trying to keep our kids and ourselves mentally healthy and safe.

• Small Brooklyn Psychology and the team (with Mandi White-Ajmani at the helm) helped us with anxiety, ADHD, and talking to our kids about weed. 
• The Motherhood Center helped our expectant parents look for signs of mental health issues before and after birth. 
• Heights and Hills helped us manage our lives as caregivers to our aging parents. 
• NYPresbyterian- Methodist Hospital for the Sibling Prep Class, infant CPR class, and Prenatal and Postpartum Panels. More to come in 2025!

The PSP Gratitude Jar: Workshops and Webinars

This year, we were fortunate to have a wealth of informative webinars and workshops designed to support our members at every stage of parenthood. From preparing for the joys and challenges of postpartum life to navigating the complexities of college admissions and financial planning, our experts provided invaluable guidance and resources. We are incredibly grateful to all of our speakers for sharing their expertise and enriching our community.

 

For Our Expectant Parents:

Jada Shapiro, who helped our expectant parents prepare for the postpartum period.

The Motherhood Center, for our Mental Health Check-Ins for Expectant Parents

For our parents who are thinking about schools for their little ones:
Dana Szarf and Joyce Szuflita, for walking our members through the ins and outs of NYC’s preschools and public schools, from 2’s programs through high school, with webinars and by contributing to discussions in our forums. 

For our parents of high-school kiddos, we had three amazing presenters on topics such as choosing colleges, making sense of financial aid and the cost of college, and writing a great college essay:

Deena Maerowitz, for helping give us a 30,000 foot view during College 101.

Bill Smith, for helping us understand financial aid and paying for college.

Lorraine Allen, for showing us how to write a great college essay.

 

We had several webinars aimed at helping parents get their family finances in order: 

Jake Blum, for teaching us about juggling diapers and dollars as NYC parents. 

Laura Fischer and Shannon McNulty for giving very informative webinars on wills and estate planning.

Jeannie Jackson, for explaining the basics of life insurance. 

Morgan Newman, for discussing family money moves and forming a and how to form a financial checklist for parents. 

HomeWork Solutions, for teaching us about paying your nanny on the books.

 

Additional Workshops: 

Lisen Stromberg, for giving us her time at the Work, PAUSE, Thrive Discussion.

Henk van den Berg, for showing us how to let go and declutter our camera rolls. 

Kaitlin Andrews, for guiding the conversation around how parents and teens should think about consent. 

John Yacos and Shari Bornstein for providing insight into Divorce Basics. 

The PSP Gratitude Jar: Connection Locations

 The Park Slope Parents community extends its heartfelt gratitude to the many wonderful venues and restaurants that have graciously opened their doors, kitchens, gyms, and tables to our members throughout the year. Their generous hospitality has not only provided a welcoming space for our meetups, playdates, and social gatherings but has also contributed significantly to the vibrant social fabric of our community. From cozy cafes to spacious event halls, their support has been instrumental in fostering a sense of belonging and creating memorable experiences for families in Park Slope. 

Grateful for our Amazing Outdoor and Local Spaces 

Our local parks and playgrounds are our refuge amongst the concrete. PSP truly could not do what we do were it not for the wonderful spaces and organizations we partner with. Consider making donations to these great organizations 

The Old Stone House Park Slope Parents members enjoyed so many events hosted by the Old Stone House this year, including our outdoor clothing swap; Lalopalooza and Suzi Shelton concerts; Dads’ and Moms’ soccer; babywearing events (look for more of those!), Halloween Costume Contest, and of course Photos with Santa! 

 

Prospect Park Alliance We had our Summer Fridays in Prospect Park, and so many wonderful picnics, meet-ups, and NEW birdwatching stroller walks led by Indigo Goodson. Thanks for your wonderful space! (Also a big thanks to Athena Pappas for making a connection ot Indigo for us!) 

Fort Greene Park Conservancy How many times did our baby/toddler groups meet up in this great space? 250? 300? What a great urban jungle to meet up and bond with others.  

Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy Donations to BBPC help keep their great programming flowing, including their Sound and Color Festival (Spring and Fall), Fall Fridays, Summer Movies, exercise classes, and so many wonderful family events! 

The Park Slope Library, for hosting our Multilingual Storytimes, and other meetups, and our Working Moms Clothing Swaps and Book Swaps. You can donate to their branch specifically here. 

OTHER AMAZING PARTNERS

• Green-Wood Cemetery (gotta love our new parent stroller tours and horticulture tours– special thanks to James for tours and Joseph Charap for the amazing horticulture tours!)

• Brooklyn Museum of Art (for Stroller Tours of their special exhibitions- and thanks Lilian!)
• BRIC (and the Prospect Park Celebrate Brooklyn concerts)  

Donation Partners

Brooklyn Book Bodega, for accepting our donations of extra books after the two Book Swaps we had in 2024.  

NYP-BMH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for partnering with us on donations to their NICU Families. Do you know that 50% of their families experience financial hardship? If you’d like to donate items, check out this list of needs and ways to help.  

Little Essentials, with help taking extras from the Expectant and New Parent Swap and being awesome to work with (extra shout out to Cameron Amstater)

 

❤️❤️ Businesses we LOVE ❤️❤️

So many venues welcomed our PSP members with open arms and allowed us to commune with each other in a wonderful, warm setting. The awesome venues below have welcomed our baby groups, expectant groups, career networking groups, book clubs, board-game players, Motherless Mothers, Fatherless Fathers, grandparents, and more. PLEASE thank them by going there with friends and family, tipping them well, and thanking the management!

Platinum Meetup Spots!

That Bar, for hosting Dad 411 and other meetups

Sixpoint, for hosting our Expectant Parent meetups and other meetups

Sip & Play, for hosting our monthly Game Nights

Logan’s Run for hosting our book groups!

Brookvin, for hosting lots of our meetups

Nitehawk, for hosting our Babies, Bonding & Beverages and Bumps, Bonding & Beverages meetups, and the NightBittch screening. 

Shapeshifter, for hosting our 2023/2024 baby group meetups

 

Gold Meetup Spots!

Brewers Row for hosting career group meetups

Parklife--Law Group meetups

Black Forest gave a home to our career groups

Winemak'her (sadly, closed now)

Threes Brewing hosted dads meetups

Ogliastro, for monthly PSP Moms dinner

Grounded Cafe, for hosting meetups

Palo Santo, for hosting Grandparents dinners

Un Posto Italiano, for hosting monthly Grandparents Group lunches

Alta Calidad, for hosting career group meetups

Hootenanny, for hosting Thursday meetups for baby groups in the winter

Greenwood Park, for hosting Motherless Mothers and our amazing expectant and new parents groups

Dirty Precious, for hosting a variety of meetups!

390 Social, for hosting career group and Aging Parents meetups

Simple Loaf, for hosting Fatherless Fathers

BYKLYN, for holding Baby & Me exercise classes for new parents

Pizza Plus, for the August PSP Family Garden Party Meet and Greet

Chavela’s restaurant in Prospect Heights for hosting our Moms Dinners (with another one to come January 14th!)

Franklin Park which hosted lots of expectant and baby group meetups

Luna La Mer, for hosting a TGIF lunch in November

Wild East Brewery which helped our baby groups get out of the house on Fridays

The Cotton Bean, “where so many new parents meet & bond!”

99 Rogers Restaurant & Bar which is “very accommodating to parents with young kiddos!” 

Aura Coffee and Word of Mother, nominated by the 2023 group, who say they are incredibly welcoming to kids and even have toys available

Bearded Lady, which served as a great place for after CrossFit class hang out spot. 

Lula Body Pilates, “for helping so many of us local moms regain our strength after giving birth”

Dean Crossfit, Coach Juan and Coach Asia and his team organizing Sit Ups and Spit Ups

The Fabulous PSP Team

As always, a special shout-out to the Park Slope Parents Team. Did you know that Park Slope Parents has a member-to-staff ratio of about 1,400 to 1? Our team continues to go above and beyond, supporting this amazing community. 

 Dorothy, Director of Events, continues to juggle webinars, expectant parents events, career events, storytimes, and so much more. Sadly, she will be moving on to other ventures (including a new house upstate) in 2025!

 The PSP Anonymous Post Moderator continues to deserve a special shout out, being a mediator between hard situations and advice from members. The APM helped members tackle all sorts of issues in 2024 including, tough stuff conversations around navigating neurodivergence, negotiating expectations with your nanny, grief and loss, and the ever present landlord woes. 

Sophie, Nanny Moderator and new Director of Membership has a long history of all things Park Slope Parents and will fill the shoes of the outgoing Sean with determination and compassion. 

 Rachel continues to help businesses and members get connected through advertising. She also approves messages on the Classifieds and Advice Group, helping everyone get great deals and have great exchanges. 

Andrea, new to the team, handles the new baby groups with soft, compassionate gloves, keeps check boxes ticked, keeps Susan on track, and is a joy to work with!

Comings and Goings

 Sean, Director of Membership. His passion took him to a Masters Program in Cal Arts in Aesthetics and Politics in September. He is thriving academically and spiritually in California!

 Talya was invaluable to PSP, which her current full-time job also felt so gave her a big promotion in Q1 of 2024.  Sadly, she couldn’t continue her role with PSP.

 Samantha Fox van Putten, PSP Founding Baby, was key in helping PSP with its brain trust– the PSP Clothing Swap playbook, website, and so many dropped balls that keep the juggle in order. She took a full-time job this fall and is concluding her role with PSP at the end of the month (although she will continue to pop up at events and swaps)! 

 

A Heartfelt Thank You to the Backbone of Park Slope Parents

Overall, the Park Slope Parents community is a vibrant tapestry woven together by the countless contributions of its members. From seasoned parents offering sage advice to newcomers seeking guidance, the spirit of collaboration and support thrives within this network. Today, we shine a spotlight on the individuals who tirelessly dedicate their time and energy to making Park Slope Parents a truly invaluable resource.

To the moderators: You are truly the unsung heroes, diligently ensuring respectful dialogue and maintaining a welcoming environment for all. Your tireless efforts in curating discussions, addressing concerns, and fostering a sense of community are deeply appreciated.

To the group organizers: Your passion for connecting parents with shared interests is truly inspiring. Whether it's organizing playdates, coordinating community events, or leading insightful discussions, your dedication enriches the lives of countless families.

To the volunteers: Your selfless contributions make a profound impact. From organizing clothing drives and toy swaps to providing invaluable assistance at community events, your generosity strengthens the fabric of our community.

To the parents who share their wisdom: Your candid advice, heartfelt stories, and unwavering support provide a lifeline to those navigating the joys and challenges of parenthood. Your willingness to share your experiences creates a powerful sense of connection and understanding.

To the businesses that support Park Slope Parents: Your partnership is invaluable. By supporting our community initiatives and providing valuable resources, you demonstrate a commitment to the well-being of families in Park Slope. Please support our businesses who support us (and help keep membership fees low)!

The Park Slope Parents community is a testament to the power of collective action. Together, we build a stronger, more supportive network for families, one interaction at a time. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to making Brooklyn a wonderful place to raise a family. 

Looking forward to 2025

Get ready for an exciting year ahead! We're revamping PSP with a brand new membership site and public platform, making it easier than ever to join, renew, find reviews, and discover amazing articles.

Imagine finding and connecting with your favorite groups effortlessly on a dedicated APP! That's right, we're bringing our vibrant community into the 2020s with a user-friendly app that makes group management a breeze.

And the fun doesn't stop there! Our beloved "Drop-In Spreadsheet" continues to grow, featuring even more budget-friendly activities for little ones (think free to $30 or less!) for ages 0-6.

We're also expanding our event offerings and programming to bring you more meaningful connections with other PSP members, both online and offline. Expect exciting new initiatives like "Parenting Playdates with a Purpose" and more opportunities to connect more deeply with parents who have kids of all ages.

Our mission for 2025 is more meaningful connections and fewer parasocial ones 😉!