After-school programming is one of the most valuable supports a school can offer families. It gives students a safe place to go after dismissal, gives parents more flexibility during the workday, and gives children extra time to learn, play, create, and connect. But behind the scenes, many schools face the same challenge: Who is going […]
After-school programming sounds simple from the outside. Students need somewhere safe to go after dismissal. Families need support while they finish the workday. Schools want to offer something helpful, structured, and meaningful. But for school leaders, after-school care comes with real challenges. Who will staff it? Who will manage enrollment? How do we keep programming […]
There’s something special about summer camp in Brooklyn. The energy shifts, the kids are a little louder, the days feel longer, and somehow every week turns into a new adventure. At Travel con Lola Summer Camp, we wanted to create a space where children could truly experience summer through creativity, movement, imagination, friendship, and exploration. […]
Hola Familias, Lately, I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to feel pressured to do something big every summer — buy the tickets, plan the outing, make the reservations. But some of my favorite moments with Zola haven’t come from any of that. They’ve come from simply walking out the door. We live in […]
Dear Lola & Tots Families, Let me just say—I love to read. I romanticize the idea of curling up with a good book, coffee in hand, sunlight pouring in. But between mom life, running a business, and trying to keep up with the never-ending calendar of birthdays, graduations, and life events, that moment rarely (aka […]
Hola Familias, At Lola & Tots, we see it every day — parents trying their best to show up with patience, softness, and understanding. That’s what we love about gentle parenting. But let’s be real: sometimes, it feels like the boundaries get lost in the process. Saying yes all the time isn’t gentle — it’s […]
Hola Familias, We’re thrilled to welcome a new member to our Lola & Tots community — celebrated author and mama, Ashley Woodfolk, who recently joined our Coworking + Care space with her 1-year-old daughter. Ashley is the author of Beach Hair, a beautiful, affirming picture book that celebrates Black joy, natural hair, and sun-soaked summer […]
Hola Familias, I hope this message finds you well. As we navigate these challenging times, I want to share some personal reflections with you. At Lola’s, we are more than just a community; we are a family. Each day, I am inspired by the dedication and passion our educators and staff bring to nurturing our […]
Hola Familias! Lately, I’ve been thinking about how much power we, as consumers, really have. Every purchase we make, every dollar we spend—it’s like casting a vote for the kind of world we want to live in. That’s why it’s been so upsetting to see some of the biggest companies, like Walmart and Target, quietly […]
Why Roblox Feels Dangerous Inaproppriate Content Let’s start with the obvious: Roblox is marketed as kid-friendly, but it’s anything but in many corners. Even with the company’s moderation efforts, explicit and violent games are still accessible to kids. I read stories of children stumbling into spaces that no parent would knowingly allow them to enter. […]
