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. Please subscribe, rate, and review Gossipnista wherever you listen to your podcasts. Follow along on Instagram @GossipnistaPodcast to stay up-to-date on the latest about the podcast, episodes and new season. Thank you for your support. Enjoy the interview! ------- 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 Support the show (http://www.gossipnista.com)