RECESS MONKEY “FLYING!” [warning: the first 276 words of this lengthy review will make it seem as though I do not like this album. this is not true. please read through to the end.] This is not Recess Monkey’s best album. Thank. Freaking. God. The Seattle trio’s 6th CD does, […]
Waaaaay back when I was gainfully employed, I worked at a corporation that had an in-house school. They actually call it, without the slightest bit of sarcasm, a University. I took a class there once called Learners, There Is A Difference. There may not have been that comma, but the […]
How cool is this?! A free 5-song snack pack of songs from kindie titan Justin Roberts on Amazon.com. The handful of songs are culled from Roberts’ various albums and are all superb. Why are you still here reading this?? Go get your free Justin Roberts song downloads right now!
OWTK’s first ever guest post comes from an old colleague of mine, Greg Citro. He’s the father of an amazing little girl who has already beaten the odds more than the greatest of card sharks. This is his and her back to school season story, one that bares telling. Also […]
In my first post-2011 NYC Toy Fair remarks regarding DaGeDar this past February I noted that the collectible racing balls would be undoubtedly marketed to boys but that girls could and would enjoy the toy as well. It’s my slant on things – can’t help it. While DaGeDar’s black, florescent […]
Nashville’s, and the kindie music scene’s, finest jazz makers Coal Train Railroad will release their sophomore long player “Swings” in late-November. The band has already had a full year, what with a new baby, a debut Big Apple performance at Lincoln Center, and a digital EP with songs culled from […]
Ballerina. Veterinarian. Teacher. Singing Waitress. It’s awfully difficult to stifle the chuckles when my girls spout off about what they want to be when they grow up. I mean, seriously, a singing waitress??? Does that even offer a 401(k)? Encouragement is of course provided regardless of how far-fetched the proposed […]
My latest for Time Out New York Kids Magazine highlights seven of the finest concerts for kids and their grown-ups in New York City this Fall. Which concerts should you snag tickets to in September, October and November? Allow me to assist. Enjoy the Fall Kid’s Concert Preview in the […]
