If Citykin had a mascot, it would be Megan Harper. You’ve ain’t seen city parenting until you follow Megan. She lives in Sunnyside, Queens with her genetic freak of a tiny human trio that may be cuter than all of our kids. She has more energy than most toddlers and we were so excited when she messaged us asking if she can profile her amazingly diverse and beautiful NYC neighborhood for the Citykin community. YES PLEASE!
Read MoreIt may not have the Brooklyn street cache as a Williamsburg, DUMBO or Cobble Hill…but if you’re not hanging in Prospect Heights then you are missing out on life. One of the coolest and nicest (COOL TO BE KIND PEOPLE!) city moms we know who is our unofficial but official Prospect Heights expert gives the ultimate lowdown on her little slice of Brooklyn heaven. You are welcome!
Read MoreJay-Z grew up in Bed-Stuy. So basically that’s all you need to know about this Brooklyn Neighborhood. It has more street cred than all the cool areas in the universe. #fact. Citykin’s resident Bed-Stuy expert Liz Anthony gave us the insider scoop on what to do with your family in this diverse, bustling slice of Brooklyn.
Read MoreWhen you think of NYC you think of anything goes but our interview with Sony Exec, LGBT activist Lauren Blitzer-Wright - who is also the wife of country music star Chely Wright- made us realize our cities have a long way to go. Lauren sheds some light on same sex parenting in NYC!
Read MoreThe month of June is all about celebrating Pride and the LGBTQI communities in cities all over the world, bringing together people of all groups to celebrate love, life and equality. It culminates in the Pride march, with the largest of its kind in New York. Should you bring your kids… Citykin put together a quick weekend guide for your families to see love in all different shapes and sizes, in its technicolor glory.
Read MoreCities are full of lights, sounds and people at all hours. Combine that with small spaces, paper thin walls and a lot of tiny humans in one living area, getting your baby to sleep is all but a Herculean task. Two former A-lister professional nannies dish out their top tips for getting your baby to sleep. zzzzzzzzz (we can dream it already.)
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