Face coverings are crucial in keeping yourself and your neighbors safe, but some little ones are having trouble coming around to the idea. If your toddler or young child is finicky about face masks, these tips sourced from PSP members might do the trick!
Ready.Gov’s Winter Weather Resources
Your Family:
Shop early and shop smart.Definitely pick up hot chocolate with mini-marshmallows, but also make sure you have easy-to-eat foods on hand in case the power goes out.
Buy some “hot hands” or other hand and feet warmers.
Keep your cell phones and other devices chargedin case of a power outage.
Check in on family membersoutside your
While the shelter in place has not been lifted, folks may be starting to think about having their house cleaners return. Hopefully you’ve been able to continue paying your domestic workers and have stayed in touch with them during the lockdown. As you reconnect and invite them back into your home, these tips and things to consider can help keep both your cleaner and your family safe.
Plagued by skeeters? PSP members have tips to keep your yard clear so that you can hang outdoors without unwittingly turning yourself into a feast.
It’s once again the time of year to protect yourself against tick bites, particularly if you’re in a rural area and/or one where Lyme disease is more prevalent. There’s no need to panic, as Lyme is often avoidable and treatable, but knowledge is key—so be sure you’re informed, and tuck those pants into your socks before tromping out into the forest!
Pictured here is a wood tick, which does not carry Lyme disease, but is nevertheless gross.
What you need to know about staying safe and reporting a crime in Prospect Park
Thinking through creating childcare solutions with two (or more) families to help reduce costs, get childcare coverage, and create opportunities for safer socialization will take some planning. Park Slope Parents to the rescue!
Planning on outdoor activities with your pod this winter? Check out our article on Dressing Kids for Outdoor School & Play!
Have a nanny in your life or looking for one? You definitely need to read this.
Learn about doing doing due diligence and the precautions you need to take - both before you hire and on the job.
An important email PSP sent to members on January 19, 2014 about recent trouble we've experienced with nannies in Park Slope.
After a dismally empty three months, NYC’s beloved playgrounds are once again up and running—but in the Covid era, even typically carefree activities like swinging from the monkey bars require an extra level of caution. These top tips can help keep your kids safe and keep you sane.
Here's a checklist to help you do your part in keeping Prospect Park (and our other wonderful Brooklyn parks) safe, healthy, and thriving!
Earlier this month, a PSP member came home to an intruder in her home. It was after she had put her toddler down for a nap that she discovered him hiding in her bathroom. The intruder was able to force his way into her apartment because the lock had not been deadbolted. This is a reminder to the community that locking the knob or lever lock is not enough to protect against break-ins and should never be relied upon as the main security lock.
Tips from parents on how to get your Teen/ Tween to remember their keys!
From train safety to travel manners, here are tips and suggestions for what to do when your Tween/Kid is ready to ride the Subway alone.
PSP members talk about how to handle street harassment (like cat calling, sexual remarks, lewd comments, leering).
You can be an ally for nannies, house cleaners, and others who are dealing with immigration and deportation issues. As one PSP member shares, "I saw my house cleaner and her account of the worry, fear and uncertainty highlighted the need for employers to do what they can to help." Here are resources of people who can help and what YOU can do to help our vulnerable community.
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If you're a parent in Brooklyn, we're here for you!
Expecting some packages to be delivered? Here are our top tips to keep your packages from being stolen.
Every household should have a fire safety plan. Read on for tips and guidelines on establishing yours and communicating it to your kids.
Dear PSP Members,
I wrote last week about stranger danger and it’s important to bring it up once again. There have been a few occurrences of strangers approaching kids in the last week. I’m in contact with Brad Lander’s office and the local police precincts to get more information to clarify what we know about the different incidents and the danger it may mean for our children. For what it’s worth, I was pleased to hear that children acted
...Park Slope Parents outlines the steps you need to take...
What do you think when you hear the phrase “public safety?”
In the event of a life threatening emergency, always call 911.
Victim or witness to a crime? HERE'S WHAT TO DO.
Safety on the Streets & in the Slope
In this section, reads tips for negotiating your urban surroundings with advice on:
How to handle “rusty” grandparents who might not be as fully informed of child safety issues and laws like lead paint, car seats, cradles and more.
Is my son being abused. What YOU Should Do
Hey All,
Last week someone wrote about suspected abuse possibly occurring at a local daycare. I have talked to many of you who were worried for the children but also wondering, "What IS the right answer about what to do?" We've checked with our team of professionals (thanks to Safe Horizons, Dr. Gordon and Dr. Gold) and here is their advice...
Radiator covers are your responsibility as a parent (not the landlord's). How do you make sure kids don't touch the radiators or pipes? You can either purchase covers (price ranges from $150 - $500) or fabric pads (e.g., Rad Pads, $50-$100), have covers especially made (see PSP recommendations of people who can make them for you), or some of the less costly alternatives given by PSP members::
Learn how to conduct a FAMILY FIRE DRILL with your kids and family so you have a plan on what to do in case of emergency.
NYPS safety alert: PROTECT YOURSELF FROM SEXUAL ASSAULT
What to tell kids when an earthquake hits (which has happened in Brooklyn!!)
Rogue Fireworks are a nuisance perpetrated by folks who think it's just hilarious to set them off on the street at 3:00am on the 4th (or rather 5th) of July. But they aren't just that.
A personal tale of the importance of carbon monoxide detectors.
What do you when you see a flasher in Park Slope.
