The Top 11 Water Parks for Families in the New York Area
These are the best indoor and outdoor water parks in NY, NJ, CT, and PA—all within a short drive fro...
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29 Hanukkah Activities & Events for Kids in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, & Rockland
Here are the Hanukkah activities and events in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Rockland, NY....
23 Menorah Candle Lightings in NYC, Westchester, Rockland, and Long Island
Attend one of these special menorah candle lighting ceremonies in NYC, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester...
22 Charity Walks in the NYC Area That Raise Money for Good Causes
Teach your kids compassion and the value of volunteerism. There are many annual fundraising walks in...
Halloween for Older Kids: Haunted Houses and Halloween Mazes in New York Area
These haunted houses and Halloween corn mazes will provide the thrill you're looking for this Hallow...
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...
Cultural Events & Festivals in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, and Rockland
NYC is the great melting pot of cultures and ethnicities. Teach your kids to celebrate diversity; br...
These Are Best Things to Do with Kids in NYC That Are Open Now
A list of the things to do with kids that are open in NYC now, including the High Line, Central Park...
5 Great Strawberry Festivals in New York and New Jersey
Here's a list of strawberry festivals in the NYC area, where you can enjoy strawberry treats, hayrid...
The Top 10 Spots to Go Berry Picking in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
It's berry picking season! These are all the best pick-your-own berry farms in upstate New York, Lon...
How to Spend the Day at New York Botanical Garden with Your Kids
The New York Botanical Garden is a fun destination for families, with a children's adventure garden ...
Why the Bronx Zoo is an Awesome Family Destination
The Bronx Zoo is New York City's largest zoo, and there's no shortage of animals to see or things to...
Here are the Best NYC Boat Tours for the Family
These are the NYC boat tours you and your family can take in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Westch...
The Best Train Museums in NY and the Surrounding Area
Take a trip with your family to a train museum in NY (or railroad exhibit), where young and old trai...
Where to Hike Trails in the New York Metro Area
Hiking is a great way to get out and enjoy the fresh air while remaining socially distant! Always ca...
Catch A Minor League Baseball Game in the New York Area
Check out the minor league baseball teams that play in NYC, Long Island, New Jersey, Connecticut, an...
Top Weekend and Day Trip Destinations with Kids Around New York
Planning a weekend getaway with your kids near New York? We've got the top places to visit in New Yo...
Easy Ways You Can Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in NYC This Year
Here are some fun ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the NYC area. ...
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. ...
Where to Go Maple Sugaring in the New York Area
These are the best places to go maple sugaring near you in New York, CT, and NJ. February-March mark...
Visit These Presidential Landmarks in the New York Area
UPDATED January 2020: Celebrate and honor our country this President’s Day by visiting some presiden...
Interesting Presidential Trivia Questions for Kids
Here are some fun and interesting president trivia questions for kids to get them interested in poli...
Shop Local at These Independent Toy Stores Around NYC
Here's a list of toy stores in and near NYC where you can do your last-minute holiday shopping....
Where to Go Sledding in the NYC Area
Be prepared for snow day fun by finding where to sled in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, W...
Indoor Play Spaces in the New York Area
Here's our guide to indoor play spaces, bounce houses, and sports centers in the New York area compl...
Best Hot Chocolate and Teas in the New York Metro Area
We've highlighted some of the coziest cafes that serve the best hot chocolate and tea in the New Yor...
Where to Ski and Snowboard in the Northeast
The best ski mountains with kids ski lessons in New York and the slopes of Connecticut, New Jersey, ...
10 Thanksgiving Traditions for Families
Try out a new Thanksgiving tradition with your family this year. This list includes ideas for DIY ho...
At What Age Can Children Legally Sit in the Front Seat?
Before you let your child sit in the front seat of your car after calling "Shotgun," make sure you k...
Where to Volunteer with Kids in the New York Area
Give back to your community with your entire family in the New York area by volunteering with your k...
How to Extend the Life of Halloween Candy
Read on for tips and tricks to make sure your Halloween candy last longer....
How to Celebrate Halloween with a Child with Special Needs
Helpful tips for how to celebrate Halloween for parents of children on the autism spectrum or with o...
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...
Ghost Tours, UFO Sites, and Haunted Places in the Hudson Valley
Updated Oct. 2020: These hair-raising haunted places in the Hudson Valley area will spook your socks...
No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas for Kids
A list of no-carve pumpkin decor ideas that kids can do or help with to make your own Halloween deco...
Pumpkin-Inspired Recipes for the Family
It's pumpkin season, which means it's time for delicious breakfasts, dinners, and desserts made with...
Children's Bookstores Around New York City
Updated Aug. 28: You'll love these children's bookstores in NYC, Westchester County, Rockland County...
Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in New York Area
This is a list of the best bowling alleys for families in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens....
Where to Rent Boats and Kayaks in the New York Area
Here's a list of boat rentals, as well as canoes and kayak rentals NYC, Rockland County, Westchester...
Explore the Night Sky Inside at Planetariums
UPDATED JUNE 2019: On warm summer evenings, it's fun to go outside, direct your gaze up, and count a...
9 Ways to Enjoy the Night Sky
Here's how and where to watch tonight's Perseid meteor shower in New York as well as 8 other ways to...
Lakeside at Prospect Park Reopens to the Public
Lakeside at Prospect Park officially reopens to the public on Saturday, Aug. 1 with modified hours f...
Where to Fish This Summer in the New York Metro Area
These are the best fishing spots throughout the NYC area - including in the city, on Long Island, an...
7 Creative Ways to Play Limbo
Here's how to play Limbo the classic way along with seven ideas to make the game a little more creat...
Parents Guide to Live Sporting Events in New York
Crosstown rivalries, new stadiums, and access to a wide variety of sports make the New York area one...
Kid-Friendly Museums in the New York Area
A comprehensive selection of kid-friendly museums in the New York City area, including Manhattan, Br...
Everything You Need to Know About Campgrounds in New York
Here are 19 campgrounds in New York your family can go visit for a weekend getaway and tips for camp...
This is How to Select and Recipes to Make with Watermelon
This is how to pick a ripe watermelon at the store, plus dishes to make, including a watermelon feta...
12 Fun Ways to Keep Kids Active While Social Distancing
These outdoor fun ideas will get your kids out of the house, keep them having fun, and help them get...
9 NYC Restaurants Share Their Most Popular Family Friendly Recipes
Van Leeuwen ice cream, Chipotle guacamole, and Shake Shack burgers are just some of the NYC restaura...
Food Delivery Services in the New York Area
As a result of the Coronavirus emergency we are all facing, grocery stores are not fully stocked wit...
10 Important Questions to Ask a Camp Director
Are your kids ready for overnight camp? More importantly, are you? The moms behind Mabel's Labels of...
How to Easily Plan for Your Child's Summer Camp
It can be overwhelming to decide how to pick a summer camp for your child, and it often seems like t...
Thanksgiving Activities for Kids In Westchester and Rockland
Thanksgiving is all about spending time with loved ones and making memories and traditions that will...
Holiday Markets, Fairs, and Festivals in Rockland and Westchester
Check out this roundup of holiday markets, fairs, and festivals in Rockland and Westchester to find ...
CE Week Honors Young Student Innovators at 10 Under 20 Award Ceremony
NYC’s brightest gathered at CE Week’s “10 Under 20: Young Innovators to Watch” award ceremony to be ...
State Fair Meadowlands Opens Today
The State Fair in East Rutherford, NJ—kicks off on June 23 for 17 days of fun....
Tips for Balancing Life as a Mom and a Business Owner
Expert advice on how to juggle motherhood and owning a business....
How Do I Make My Child’s Birthday Special When It’s Near a Holiday?
Ideas to help ensure your children will feel special on their birthdays and not overshadowed by the ...
How Can Parents Prevent the Summer Slide In Reading?
Tips for parents on how to prevent summer slide in reading....
Make Your Own Chipotle-Inspired Meals
Minimalist Baker co-founder Dana Shultz shares her chipotle-inspired recipes for the Easy Weeknight ...
Field Station: Dinosaurs Lets Kids Be Paleontologists for a Day
Field Station: Dinosaurs is an innovative attraction just minutes from NYC featuring 30+ full-size a...
New Sleep Guidelines for Children Announced
There are new guidelines for children from doctors who specialize in sleep disorders, detailing how ...
4 Reasons to Visit Hilton Head Island in the Off-Season
Beach vacations don't only have to happen in the summer. Here are four reasons to visit Hilton Head ...
Redbook Magazine Survey: What does a stay-at-home-mom do?
In a recent study called “The Mom Gig,” Redbook shed some light on the answer to the question we’ve ...
Life Skills Children Should Learn
Six life skills children should learn to become successful adults....
NYC Education Department Working to Diversify Specialized High Schools
The New York City Education Department is expected to announce a plan today to help black and Hispan...
New Curious George App Encourages STEM Learning
Curious George's latest adventure encourages STEM learning for children....
How Can I Manage My Child's Tantrums?
A child and adolescent psychologist shares how parents can manage and reduce their child's tantrums....
How Can I Get My Kids Interested in Art?
Six things parents can do with their kids to get the children interested in art....
Families Can Enjoy a Day Out with Thomas the Train in New Jersey
If you have a child who loves Thomas the Train, it’s time to start your engines! Little engineers ca...
How Can I Get My Child to Listen?
A child and adolescent psychologist shares tips to get children to listen the first time you ask the...
Graduation 2016: Inspiring Stories of This Year's Graduates
A round-up of amazing stories of NY-area graduates from local high schools and colleges....
Hostess Recall Alert – Snack Cakes May Contain Dangerous Residue
710,000 cases of Hostess treats have been recalled due to possible contamination from a peanut resid...
Sesame Workshop Aims to Help Kids Understand Autism
Sesame Workshop's Sesame Street and Autism: See Amazing in All Children initiative aims to help all ...
How To Choose a Babysitter for Your Child with Special Needs
Choosing a babysitter for a child with special needs poses challenges to parents. Here are tips for ...
Big Apple Circus Announces Emergency Fundraising Drive
Big Apple Circus announced today its campaign to “Save the Circus,” an emergency fundraising drive t...
Is It the Common Cold or Something Serious?
A local doctor shares symptoms of the common cold, when the cold or fever may be something serious, ...
Fracture vs. Sprain: Symptoms & Treatments
How to tell if your child's injury is a fracture or a sprain, and what the treatment plans are for e...
Senate Bill Requires Some NYC Day Cares to Post Report Cards
A new bill passed by the Senate on Thursday would require all NYC supervised day care providers to p...
Managing Your Child's Asthma and Preventing an Asthma Attack
We spoke to an asthma and allergy specialist to find out how to manage and control your child's asth...
Tamera Mowry-Housley Talks Family Dinners
We chatted with Tamera Mowry-Housley about work-life balance, family dinners, and dealing with picky...
Rachael Ray Launches Petition for Free NYC School Lunches
Rachael Ray, in conjunction with the Lunch 4 Learning (L4L) campaign, has launched a petition via Ch...
Free Summer Outdoor Concerts in Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield Counties
Check out this list of free summer concerts for kids in Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield Countie...
Food as Medicine: Interview with Maya Shetreat-Klein, M.D.
Pediatric neurologist and NYC mom Maya Shetreat-Klein, M.D., wrote The Dirt Cure: Growing Healthy Ki...
Can't-Miss Family Activities in Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield Counties
Our bucket list of things to do with kids in Westchester, Rockland, and Fairfield counties....
Seamless Launches Future Order Feature
Seamless, the popular food ordering service, now allows users to place orders up to 72 hours in adva...
The Benefits of Kids Taking Swim Classes
Why kids should learn to swim at a young age....
11 Apps and Games that Help Build Reading Skills
Common Sense Media rates 11 apps and games that help kids ages 2 and older build reading skills....
Three Surprising Ways to Cook with Ramen Noodles
Chef Jonathon Sawyer shares three unique recipes that use ramen noodles, including a ramen salad, gr...
Roasted Chicken Ramen Soup Recipe
Chef Jonathon Sawyer shares his recipe for a spin on chicken noodle soup using ramen noodles and lef...
Crunchy Ramen and Apple Salad Recipe
Chef Jonathon Sawyer shares his recipe for crunchy ramen and apple salad....
The Joys of Eating Inside
If you have to cook everything inside before you cook it outside, why bother?...
Grilled Ramen and Cheese Recipe
Chef Jonathon Sawyer shares a recipe for his spin on grilled cheese: grilled ramen and cheese....
DIY: Leaf and Flower Prints
A unique art project for kids using leaves and flowers collected on nature walks. ...
NYC Overhauling Eight Parks to Make Them More Accessible for Residents
New York City officials announced that eight parks will undergo substantial facelifts in an effort t...
Governors Island: Family Outing
Governors Island reopens for the 2020 season on July 15 with safety precautions for coronavirus....
The Top Baby Names in New York
In New York, the top baby names of 2015 were Olivia for a girl and Liam for a boy, slightly differen...
Meet the Editor: Melissa Wickes
Meet Melissa Wickes, assistant editor for NYMetroParents......
