Realities of NYC Parenting - all packed into one conversation, which includes an unbelievable Upper East Side story!
On today’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Bethany Braun-Silva, who I feel I’ve hit the New York City Lottery of guests, to represent raising New Yorkers in so many ways than one. You’ll have to tune in to the episode to hear them all.
“Bethany Braun-Silva is an on-air parenting, entertainment, and lifestyle expert. She is the former editor of Parenting.com and frequently writes about the latest and greatest gear for parents and kids in the city.
She was previously the Senior Editor of Big Apple Parent Magazine and has written for OK! Magazine, Hollywood Life, Mom.com, and CafeMom. She is a graduate of New York University, but her proudest accomplishment is being a mom to Elias and Jake, who make life (and work) endlessly fun”.
During our conversation Bethany notes how her first born birthed her career as a parenting expert as well as nostalgia of watching her children loving the same things she did growing up as a child in the city.
Bethany’s energy and through-and-through native New Yorker personality, which she wears like a badge of honor, shines throughout our interview. She also brings a very realistic perspective on raising children in the city, plus what she likes and dislikes about New York City for kids; how the school system in NYC is bound to be the biggest barrier for city parents; why Times Square is not popular among New Yorkers; how you must live 20+ years in the city to consider yourself a New Yorker, and when I say so much more…I mean so much more!
NYC parenting resources mentioned by Bethany in our interview can be found below. Reach out, if you have any questions.
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Thank you for your support. Enjoy the interview!
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Connect with Bethany Braun-Silva below
Website
Instagram
NYC Parenting Resources Recommended by Bethany
Chalkbeat
Newyorkfamily.com
Mommy Poppins
NYC Parenting Facebook Links across Boroughs
NYC Facebook Groups for Parents
Additional Resources
Other Parent Stories + helpful tips article
101 Things to Do with Kids in NYC
Podcast on NYC Parenting + NYC School System
Secrets of NYC Schools with Alina Adams
Raising New Yorkers
Note: Bethany's favorite NYC movie which was noted on podcast and is not for children
'A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints'
Bonus: NYC Fun Parent movies about kids (Not for kids)
What to Expect When You're Expecting
Friends with Kids
Xoxo,
Gossipnista
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