by Alessandra Hickson I’m sure we’d all love to catch a glimpse of the future (especially if it included tomorrow’s winning lottery numbers—cha-ching!), but what if your visions showed an apocalypse? That’s exactly what happens in Kresley Cole’s YA debut, … Continue reading
by Alessandra Hickson In “21 Jump Street,” Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum play immature rookies undercover at a high school. How do they make it through (aside from the police assistance)? Well, you’ll have to see the movie to find … Continue reading
The Ally and Joanna Show is celebrating the end of their first season! Go to iTunes to take a listen. You can also follow Ally and Joanna on Twitter and Tumblr. Listen to these two twenty-something pop-culture fanatics discuss film, … Continue reading
Promoting Safe, Long-Term And Loving Matches Between People And Companion Animals, Bideawee Is The Perfect Place To Find A New Furry Family Member By Ally Hickson There’s a cat in the window. She’s curled up into a ball with a … Continue reading
With GoodieWords, NYC Dad Adam Gittlin Taps Into Preschool Curiosity With Digital Magic By Ally Hickson When it comes to teaching a toddler new vocabulary, most parents rely on games, flashcards, board books and their own know-how. But sometimes that’s … Continue reading
Professional Photographers, Hip Children’s Clothing And A Candy-Coated Backdrop Make PhotoOp A Picture-Perfect Destination For Families By Alessandra Hickson The glam dressing room, with its lightbulb-framed vanity mirror and mound of beauty products, is fit for a celebrity. But it’s … Continue reading
Dylan’s Candy Bar Is Proof That Candy Land Has A Home In Midtown By Alessandra Hickson Willy Wonka once sang to his young golden ticket winners, “Come with me and you’ll be in a world of pure imagination.” His expansive … Continue reading
Armed With Research-Based Methods, NYC’s Dream Team Is Helping Little Ones—And Their Weary Parents—Get A Good Night’s Rest By Alessandra Hickson In Gina and Brian Waldman’s apartment building, the doorman puts his finger to his lips. “They’re trying to get … Continue reading
Returning To Work After Maternity Leave? Here’s How To Set Yourself Up For A Smooth Transition By Alessandra Hickson Heading back to work after maternity leave is one of the most difficult transitions in the life of a new mom. … Continue reading
The Cat Knows Best Dr. Seuss’ Mischievous Feline Turns In His Tricks For A New PBS Show About The Wonder Of Science By Alessandra Hickson This month, PBS Kids brings Dr. Seuss’s classic character to television with “The Cat in … Continue reading
Misadventures In Motherhood In Her New Book, “O Magazine’s” Writer-At-Large Lisa Kogan Takes On The Trials Of Single Parenting With Wit, Poignancy And Resilience By Alessandra Hickson If you’re exhausted from the seemingly endless array of “momoirs” written by women … Continue reading
