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Professional Services for Families Rockland County

Use our guide to find the best professional services in Rockland County. From tutors to lawyers, sea...

How to Take Great Holiday Pictures at Home: 5 Tips from a Rockland Photographer

Joy Gillespie, a child and family photographer in Rockland County, shares 5 tips to take great holid...

Student Struggling in School: 8 Simple Things You Can Do at Home to Help

Experts share how parents can help if their student is struggling in school, whether it’s in a certa...

Ask @DadandBuried: How Can I Involve My Child in Buying Gifts This Year?

Mike Julianelle, the Brooklyn dad behind the popular Dad and Buried blog and social accounts, shares...

Ask @DadandBuried: I’m Excited to Host for the Holidays. Am I Crazy?

Mike Julianelle, the Brooklyn dad behind the popular Dad and Buried blog and social accounts, shares...

The Winners of the 2021 First Day of School Photo Contest Are...

Enter NYMetroParents' First Day of School 2021 Photo Contest for a chance to win a family 4-pack of ...

Ask @DadandBuried: How Can I Put the Fun Back in Fall Family Fun for Myself?

Mike Julianelle, the Brooklyn dad behind the popular Dad and Buried blog and social accounts, shares...

Scenes from the Ultra Violent “Squid Game” Series Appearing on Kids' TikTok

Graphic scenes from Netflix’s “Squid Game” are appearing on kids' TikTok feeds, and this is what you...

Halloween Crafts for Kids: Our 40 Favorite DIY Ideas for Spooky Season

Get into the Halloween spirit with these fun Halloween crafts for kids, many of which can be created...

Ask Dad and Buried: Why Do Kids Have So Much Laundry?

Mike Julianelle, the Brooklyn dad behind the popular @DadandBuried, shares his take on why kids have...

10 Easy Ways Your Family Can Celebrate Grandparents Day 2021

Grandparents Day 2021 is Sept. 12 this year, so spend the day celebrating with these physical and ex...

Ask @DadandBuried: How Can I Help My Child Get the Courage to Dunk His Head When Swimming?

Some humorous parenting advice from the popular @DadandBuried about helping kids gain confidence in ...

How to Help Your Kids Have A Positive Body Image

Teens often have negative body images, so here's how parents can help with body positivity....

How to Talk to Your Kids About Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation

6 tips to talk to kids about gender identity and sexual orientation, which should be ongoing convers...

Screen-Free Road Trip Games and Entertainment for Kids

Check out these 7 ideas for road trip games and entertainment for kids. Bonus: They're all screen-fr...

Best Memes of the Week for Parents

Here are the funniest parenting memes from Instagram, Facebook, and Reddit this week....

Ask @DadandBuried: How do We Survive the Home Stretch Until Summer?

Some humorous parenting advice for getting your family through this last homestretch until summer....

Teaching Children How to Interact with Animals

How to teach your kids to safely interact with pets that don't belong to your family....

7 Ways Having a Pet Benefits a Child with Special Needs

Having a family pet can help children with special needs gain skills, learn responsibility, reduce a...

Ask @DadandBuried: My Kids Get too Much Screen Time. Am I a Bad Parent?

My kids are getting too much screen time. Am I a bad parent? Dad&Buried—aka Mike Julianelle—weighs i...

How to Choose the Right School District in New York Suburbs

Here is a how-to guide for choosing the right school district in New York suburbs—including Long Isl...

How to Buy a Kids Bike

Here are some tips for buying your kids bike, like the different types of bikes, how to measure and ...

Is Your Teen Sexting?

Here's what parents can do if you suspect your teen might be sexting....

The 6 Best News Podcasts for Kids

These news podcasts for kids will teach kids what is going on in the world in an appropriate and eas...

13 Easy Ways to Help the Environment Today

These ways to help the environment can be implemented in your family routine today. ...

How to Get Kids to Eat Veggies

Here's how to get kids to eat veggies and other tips for helping them establish healthy eating habit...

9 Easy Ways to Organize Toys

Here's how to organize toys in your kids bedrooms, playrooms, and around the house....

40 Great Questions to Ask Grandparents

Here are 40 conversation-starter questions to ask grandparents to keep kids and grandparents engaged...

Ask @DadandBuried: How Do I Teach my Kids During Online Learning?

Here's some light-hearted advice from @DadandBuried to help you get through teaching your kids at ho...

Tween & Teenage Mood Swings: How to Handle During COVID

Here are ways to handle teenage and tween mood swings during COVID-19. ...

How to Address Noise Complaints from Your Neighbor

Here's what to do if you get a noise complaint from your neighbor. Also, watch this video about nois...

Preparing Your Daughter For Her First Period

Here's how to explain menstruation to your daughter to help prepare her for her first period in the ...

Current Events for Kids: How to Talk to Kids about Scary News

Here are some ideas for talking to your kids about current events and the crazy things going on in t...

What to Consider When Adopting a Pet in New York

Here's a guide to adopting a new pet in New York....

What Are the Best Ways to Manage Sibling Rivalry?

Amazingly useful tips to help reduce sibling rivalry conflict between your kids—avoid comparisons, p...

22 Role Models for Girls That Will Empower Your Kids

Here are 22 role models for girls that any kid can look to for inspiration and motivation. ...

30 ‘Would You Rather’ Questions For Kids, Tweens, And Teens

Here are some fun would you rather questions for kids, tweens, and teens to get the conversation goi...

College Board Will No Longer Offer SAT Subject Tests or SAT Essay

College Board announced a variety of changes to the SAT exams for the 2020-2021 school year. ...

Is Twitch Safe for Kids?: A Guide for Parents

What is Twitch, and is it safe to let my kids use it?...

Interesting Presidential Trivia Questions for Kids

Here are some fun and interesting president trivia questions for kids to get them interested in poli...

10 Online Games for Kids to Play with Friends

All the best online games for kids to play with friends while they're on virtual playdates. Find fun...

This is How to Successfully Navigate At-Home Learning

This is how to balance your child's at-home learning with working from home, ensure your kids are su...

How to Prepare Your Child for Preschool with This Important Experience

Whether your child is remote learning or not yet enrolled in preschool, establishing routines at hom...

10 Brain Breaks for Kids During Online Learning

Here are 10 ideas for giving your child brain breaks during online learning to help them focus and k...

These are the Best Parental Control Apps for iPhones

Parental control apps for iPhones help keep kids safe while online and on their phones—Qustodio, Bar...

9 Easy Ways to Help Your Kids Learn Empathy Every Day

It’s important to show our kids how to give back. Here are nine easy ways to build empathy as a fami...

The Best YouTube Channels For Kids that Parents Will Love

These are the 7 best Kids' YouTube channels that parents will also love, and won't make you feel gu...

How to Help Kids Overcome the Disappointment of No Vacations This Year

Here's how to talk to your kids about canceling this year's family vacation. ...

This is How to Safely Transition Your Child to a Booster Seat

Here is the proper progression parents should follow when transitioning their child from a car seat ...

How to Get Your Family Through a Pandemic Holiday

Here's how you can talk to kids about missing loved ones, manage holiday disappointments, manage you...

6 Tips & Tricks for Riding NYC Public Transportation with Kids

Here's what you need to know about riding NYC public transportation with kids. ...

These are the NYC Subway Stations with Elevators

If you’re pushing a stroller or you use a wheelchair, these subway stations with elevators in NYC ar...

How Much Do MTA Buses and the NYC Subway Cost?

Here's a guide to taking public transportation in NYC, including bus and subway fares and how to kee...

5 Staycation Ideas in NYC Your Kids Will Love

Since traveling is off the list for the holidays, plan a staycation in NYC instead! Here are five st...

Ask @DadandBuried: How Do We Deal with Political Talk at Thanksgiving Dinner?

The election could still be up in the air by the time Thanksgiving rolls around. How do we handle po...

Exposure to Touchscreens and TVs Can Disrupt Infant Sleep

A new study from Oxford Academic's Sleep Research Society suggests that touchscreens and televisions...

Halloween Movies for Kids and Families

If your kids like a little spookiness along with their tricks and treats, this list of scary (but no...

The New York Public Library Unveiled 125 Books They Love for Teens

The New York Public Library released a list of 125 Books We Love for Teens to help inspire teens to ...

How to Choose the Right Extracurriculars for Your Child

How can parents make the right after-school choices during a pandemic? We asked local experts to sha...

How to Start Homeschooling in New York

How do I start homeschooling in New York? Is homeschooling the right choice for my family? ...

These Are the Best Places to Find Kids Exercise Videos

Here are some virtual gyms offering virtual fitness classes and kids exercise videos for at-home gym...

DMV Pre-Licensing Courses in the New York Area

Here's where you can take DMV pre-licensing courses in the New York metro area. ...

A Day in the Life of a Quarantining Manhattan Mom

Brianne Manz of @Stroller in the City shows us what daily life with three kids is like in her Manhat...

This New Podcast is Looking for Teens to Share Personal Stories

U Got This! is a podcast that aims to inform and support kids ages 9-13 by featuring the stories of ...

Co-Parenting in a Pandemic: Apps and Advice

Here are co-parenting apps and advice that will help your family create a co-parenting in a pandemic...

What is a Gap Year and When Should You Take One?

What is a gap year? Should I take a gap year? How do I take a gap year during COVID-19?...

25 LGBTQ+ Books for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

These books about LGBTQ+ families help normalize freedom of expression, same-sex parents, and love. ...

5 Ways to Get Your Family Back on Schedule

How to get your kids back to your family schedule after months of coronavirus quarantine....

These are the Tax Breaks You’ll Get When You Hire a Summer Nanny Legally

If you're hiring a summer nanny, you'll want to pay her on the books so you can take advantage of ch...

How to Encourage Independent Play in Kids

With social distancing remaining a priority, independent play has perhaps never been so important. H...

This is How One Astoria Mom Helps Empower Working Moms

Andrea Abraham, the Queens mom behind @astoriainheels, on balancing a career with motherhood, parent...

Heidi Kristoffer on Parenting, Working, and Sharing Your Authentic Self

Parenting and fitness influencer Heidi Kristoffer shares her favorite parts of raising kids in NYC a...

Coronavirus in Toddlers: This is How to Keep Toddlers Safe During COVID-19

Coronavirus in toddlers: How can I keep my toddler safe? Should kids 2 and under wear a mask for cor...

LGBTQ+ Support and Community Centers for Families in the New York Area

Finding support and community can seem difficult for young people trying to figure out their identit...

This is How One Staten Island Mom Talks to Her Kids About Race

How do we as parents address the events unfolding as a result of George Floyd's death? How do parent...

7 Leadership Skills Kids Need to Be Successful in the Future

These are the leadership skills that are the most sought after by employers. Learning these leadersh...

How to Reassure Your Kids That it's Safe to Go Out

Things are changing quickly as New York begins to reopen. Here's how you can reassure your kids that...

How to Talk to Your Kids About Racism

The Black Lives Matter movement is not new, but this might be the first time your child has question...

Kids' Books, Podcasts, and Other Resources About Diversity, Race, and Inclusion

Kids need to learn about diversity, race, inclusion now more than ever. Here are kids books, podcas...

An Introvert Mourns the Loss of Quiet in Quarantined Family Life

How does an introvert adjust to the loss of alone time and the absence of quiet when you're quaranti...

New Edition of CNN and Sesame Street Coronavirus Town Hall Airs this Saturday

CNN is partnering with Sesame Street for a 60-minute, coronavirus special that focuses on answering ...

What it's Like Being Postpartum in a Pandemic

This Long Island mom tells her story of giving birth during the coronavirus pandemic and what it's l...

We Asked Parents What They Miss Most About Pre-Corona NYC

We asked some popular NYC parent influencers what they miss most about normal (non-quarantined) life...

How to Ease Anxiety for Kids With and Without Special Needs During Coronavirus Isolation

Life is a little harder for every parent these days, now that schools are closed and kids are home. ...

This is What Moms Want for Mother’s Day in Quarantine

We asked our favorite influencers what they really wanted for Mother’s Day. But before we could publ...

The Front Steps Project Captures Brooklyn Families to Benefit Covid Relief Funds

Adina Lerner brought the Front Steps Project to Brooklyn to capture real life families in quarantine...

5 Things You Need to Know About Employing a Nanny During COVID-19

During the past few weeks, the federal government passed both the Families First Act and the CARES A...

This Is What Being Pregnant During Coronavirus Is Like

This Westchester mom shares her personal story of being pregnant in quarantine and some advice for m...

How to Help Your Kid Deal with the Loss of Graduation

It was supposed to be the greatest semester of their lives. The last four years had landed your teen...

Bulldozer Parenting: When Helping Isn't Helpful

In 2019, Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman were indicted for paying thousands of dollars to fix tes...

11 Delicious and Easy Dinners in 30-Minutes or Less

For some families, being stuck at home right now is a time to experiment with new recipes. For other...

What Do You Wish People Knew About Autism?

Many misconceptions still exist around autism spectrum disorder. So, in honor of Autism Awareness Mo...

Sesame Workshop Expands Initiative to Help Parents and Children with Coronavirus Anxiety

In March, Sesame Workshop unveiled its Caring for Each Other Initiative, and has built upon it to in...

This Is Why We’re Following a More Relaxed Homeschool Schedule

With all New York schools now utilizing at-home learning during the coronavirus quarantine, some par...

This is Why You'll Love The Mint Chip Mama

Meet Stacey Gish Wallenstein, the Long Island mom of three behind the popular blog The Mint Chip Mam...

8 Fun, Mind-Stimulating Activities for Kids

Even if your kids are continuing schoolwork at home while schools are closed due to the coronavirus ...

How to Find a Babysitter or Nanny Right Now

Need to find a last-minute babysitter in the New York area? Don’t panic! We live in an area where fi...

8 Tips for Taking the Best Photos of Your Kids

We always have a camera in our hands these days, which makes it super easy to snap social media-dest...

How to Stop Your Child from Sucking Her Thumb

If your baby or toddler is a dedicated thumb sucker, don’t worry—it’s perfectly normal. Rooting and ...

This Is Why You'll Want to Follow Mommy Shorts

Named on Forbes’ list of Top 10 Parenting Influencers, Ilana Wiles is the brains behind MommyShorts....

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