Connection, Community, Celebration
Celebration! Baby Fingers is 20 this year! We had hoped to party in person. I had planned a community celebration highlighting Baby Fingers classes and programs alongside other local mom-owned and woman-owned businesses. Our party would have been hosted by Dance with Miss Rachel with treats from Mad Batter Brownies. We also planned to raise […]
Home, Bittersweet Home
Lately, a walk through the park (even wearing a mask) has been a welcome escape from the confines of home. Throughout my life, swimming, singing, and reading books have provided opportunities for me to escape. But I rarely have access to a pool in my adult life, there are too many people in my home […]
Phase 2
As NYC celebrates phase 2 of reopening, we are preparing to launch our Virtual Summer Camp. Following CDC guidelines and local policy, we will continue to offer our live on line classes. With the increase of new cases of Covid-19 in some states where restrictions were lifted, we will maintain safety measures and social distancing. […]
Father’s Day
My husband was actually the first one to hold our older child after his birth 21 years ago. He was born 8 days late and I had an unexpected C-section after a long attempt to deliver. While I was being stitched up, my husband – holding my hands the entire time – asked to hold […]
Not just for babies…
Baby Fingers teachers come together with other professionals in the world of arts, language, kids, ASL/Deaf culture and camping to provide you a safe summer space filled with silver linings – friendship, fun, new skills and loads of memories. Virtual Summer Camp runs June 29th – August 22nd and includes programs for tots through teens. […]
Safe Space at Baby Fingers
The parent-child bond and the bond among friends (and siblings) is key at Baby Fingers. We also appreciate the teacher-student bond. We recognize serious learning and hope to foster joy throughout the process. Safety is also of grave concern – which is why we had to pause our in person classes and move to […]
Spring & Summer at Baby Fingers
With many summer camps unable to open due to Covid-19, we’ve expanded our offerings and age ranges at Baby Fingers for our virtual camp. You can choose from our schedule and/or set up something just for you and your school or camp friends to meet up together. We’ve got an exciting array of options taught […]
Reflections on Riverside: Social Distancing
It was a beautiful sunny spring day. As I walked with my 18 year old along the Harlem River on the Riverside promenade, we saw an older man soaking up the sun. He was lying on a grassy patch by himself, practically naked. In lieu of a mask, he wore a thong. Yes indeed. It […]
New Normal? Life during Covid-19.
While I don’t expect this new normal to last forever, I think we all need to find ways to feel somewhat normal during this challenging time. Routines and schedules are important, and yet so is spontaneity and flexibility. I really miss seeing people in person – but honestly our live-on-line classes have been a lot […]
Baby Fingers ON LINE
WHAT?! You’re stuck at HOME?! Can’t stand it any MORE?! JOIN ME for songs and signs on YouTube, Instagram, and MORE! Mini-lessons and full classes both live and recorded, free and fee-based. Subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media for schedules, details, and some fun […]