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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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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Interesting Presidential Trivia Questions for Kids
Here are some fun and interesting president trivia questions for kids to get them interested in poli...
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...
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...
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....
Pumpkin-Inspired Recipes for the Family
It's pumpkin season, which means it's time for delicious breakfasts, dinners, and desserts made with...
Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in New York Area
This is a list of the best bowling alleys for families in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens....
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...
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...
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...
Zoos, Nature Centers, and Botanical Gardens in the NYC Area
Explore zoos, nature centers, and botanical gardens in New York City, Long Island, Westchester Count...
Sibling Storylines: Simplifying Summer Camp Plans for Several Campers
Juggling summer camp schedules for several kids can be tough, but if you plan ahead, it is possible ...
Pumpkin Picking in the New York Metro Area
October is the perfect month to take an adventure to the farms and fields for a little pick-your-own...
Ask the Expert: Braces, Bullying, and Self-Esteem
Kids having braces is a common thing these days, so why are they still being bullied? We spoke to Ji...
Ask the Expert: Is Homeschooling Right for My Child?
A homeschooling expert weighs in on choosing the right curriculum for your child, homeschooling more...
Teen Pro Race Car Driver Plans Project Yellow Light Race to Raise Awareness of Distracted Driving Dangers
Three brothers are signing up teens from high schools in Fairfield County, CT, and Westchester Count...
10 Ways Good Sleep Habits Make Kids Smarter, Happier, and Healthier
A sleep specialist breaks down the many ways healthy sleep habits can benefit your family, including...
Guiding Principles of Parenting The Dolphin Way
Dr. Shimi Kang, author of The Dolphin Way: A Parent's Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy, and Motivated...
Motivate Your Kids with The Dolphin Way
In her upcoming book, The Dolphin Way: A Parent's Guide to Raising Healthy, Happy, and Motivated Kid...
Local Easter Egg Hunts and Springtime Family Fun
The New York metro area has many places for families to enjoy fun Easter events for kids. Whether yo...
Supermodel Niki Taylor Helps March of Dimes Kick Off 2014 March for Babies at NY Stock Exchange
Supermodel and mom of four Niki Taylor visited NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and the New York Stock ...
Special Mother's Day Motiv8 Program Held to Empower Girls
Long Island mother and motivational speaker Sheira Brayer is hosting a special Mother's Day Motiv8 p...
Can Minimalism Really Work When You Have Kids?
Joshua Fields Millburn turned to the philosophy of minimalism, or, finding a more "purposeful life" ...
Study Shows Frequent Facebook Use Linked to Eating Disorder Risk
A recent study done at Florida State University shows the link between frequent Facebook use and the...
The Top 13 Things College Admissions Officers Want to See
Expert college counselor and author Mandee Heller Adler shares the top 13 things college admissions ...
Concussion Risk in Soccer is As High As in Football
Although soccer isn't a high-contact sport like football, children who play soccer are just as likel...
Lion Birthday Cake
Celebrate a first birthday with this adorable cake featuring a friendly face and enough yummy frosti...
Tahitian Vanilla Cake with Fudgy Chocolate Ganache
Try your hand at this rich, slightly nostalgic vanilla sponge cake with fudgy chocolate ganache, cou...
Essential Yellow Birthday Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting
Celeb chef Kelsey Nixon shares her recipe for a deliciously simple yellow birthday cake with vanilla...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Kids Are Weird, Multitasking, and Work-Flex Benefits
From the April 2014 issues of NYMetroParents comes a selection of funny and thoughtful quotes about ...
Future Applications of Brain Research for Kids With Special Needs
In hopes of gaining a greater understanding of how the brain works, Manhattan-based organization, th...
Go Wild for National Park Week
Go wild for national parks during National Park Week, April 19-27. Celebrate with free admission and...
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Dr. Susan Bartell examines the ups and downs of parenting with the analogy, April showers bring May ...
It's Okay if Toddlers Don't Share
Heather Shumaker, author of "It’s OK NOT to Share…and Other Renegade Rules for Raising Competent and...
NYMP Q&A: Breaking the Toddler Code
Child psychologist and parenting expert Tovah P. Klein, Ph.D., gives insight to toddlers and how the...
Classic Outdoor Games for a Birthday Party
Looking for some birthday party entertainment for your child's outdoor party? We've compiled eight c...
Less Doing, More Living: Q-and-A with author Ari Meisel
In his book Less Doing More Living, author Ari Meisel outlines a series of 21st century life-hacks d...
NYMetro Special Parent Spring/Summer 2014 Table of Contents
The Spring/Summer 2014 issue of NYMetro Special Parent magazine focuses on The Future for children w...
A Mother Reflects: Daughter with Special Needs Surpasses Doctors' Predictions
Jill Edelman, mother of a child with special needs and author of This Crazy Quilt: Parenting Adult S...
Targeted Genome Sequencing: The Future of Personalized Medicine
With targeted genome sequencing, doctors are able to determine the proper course of drug treatment f...
Child Mind Institute Promotes 'Speak Up Sundays' in May
The Child Mind Institute, an organization dedicated to transforming mental health care for children,...
The Future for Children with Special Needs: Four Unique Perspectives
A young girl with autism, a sibling to two brothers on the spectrum, and two parents of children wit...
The Importance of Spending Nights Away from Home for Children with Special Needs
Spending the night away from home is an important rite of passage for children with disabilities. Th...
The Bright Side: The Power of Optimism When Facing Disabilities
A New York father of three emphasizes the power of optimism when facing his son's disabilities and t...
The Future of Alternative Housing for Adults With Autism
Though they want independence, most individuals on the spectrum require some form of live-in assista...
Tips for Choosing the Best Doctor for Your Child
When searching for doctors to treat your child with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the...
When Your Child with Special Needs Should Say Goodbye to the Pediatrician
Among the many transitions your child will make, leaving a pediatrician and switching to adult healt...
Top 10 Tips for Advocating for Your Child With Special Needs
Gloria Corsino, mother of two boys on the autism spectrum and parent member and president of Distric...
How to Build a DNA Kit for Your Child
Having a current child ID kit enables parents to provide immediate and essential information for the...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Max Gamer, an Accessible Icon, and Celebrating Small Milestones
From the NYMetro Special Parent Spring/Summer 2014 issues comes a selection of thought-provoking quo...
Younger Siblings Get Lost in the College Rush
The college application process is a hectic journey for your child. While your oldest is taking stan...
Sledding Safety: How to Choose the Best Sled and Avoid Injury
Sledding is a fun winter activity, but it's responsible for tens of thousands of trips to the emerge...
Attend Free Comic Book Day At Local Comic Shops
Attend Free Comic Book Day at local comic shops on Saturday, May 3 for free comic books and fun acti...
Everyday Heroes: Inspiring Individuals with Disabilities
Meet seven area individuals whose special needs, from cerebral palsy to Down syndrome, have not defi...
Everyday Heroes: Meet Randy Reyes
"How wrong they were," Randy's mom says of the early specialists who grossly overestimated how limit...
Everyday Heroes: Meet Courtney Raible
Busy, busy: With a four-day-a-week job, a regular volunteering gig, volleyball, bingo, theater, and ...
Everyday Heroes: Meet Angelina McFarlane
Defying early expectations, this preschooler with cerebral palsy has begun to use her voice and has ...
Everyday Heroes: Meet Matthew Futterman
This Long Islander, who has autism, courageously crossed the finish line of his 26-mile dream. Matth...
Everyday Heroes: Meet Sam McCarthy
Not only has this "happy, stubborn man," as his dad describes him, lived beyond the age doctors pred...
Everyday Heroes: Meet Joshua Eber
Joshua Eber, an accomplished Rockland-based actor who happens to have Down syndrome, is a role model...
Is a Health Care Proxy Right for Your Child with Disabilities?
If your child has a disability and is about to turn 18, you should know about options such as a Heal...
Everyday Heroes: Meet Kenny Berg
Born blind, deaf, and with a developmental disability, Kenny Berg of Queens has defied doctor's expe...
Eastern Jungle Gym Swing Set Giveaway
Eastern Jungle Gym, a leading manufacturer of cedar swing sets, is kicking off their "Swing Into Spr...
NYMetroParents Wins 16 Awards at 2014 Parenting Media Association Banquet
NYMetroParents was recognized by the Parenting Media Association with 16 excellence awards at its 20...
Little Tykes Ropes Course Opens at Palisades Climb Adventure
Palisades Climb Adventure, a ropes course for families, recently opened its Sky Tykes Ropes Course, ...
Indoor Playground-Like Play Space Opens in Nanuet
Kids Play, an indoor play space for children, recently opened in Nanuet. The free-play facility also...
2014 Michael Yasick ADHD Scholarship by Shire
Shire, a company dedicated to helping those with life-altering conditions lead better lives, has add...
Overnight Respite Programs for Children with Special Needs in the NYC Area
If your child has special needs, an overnight respite program can provide some much needed relief. H...
Two New Summer Camps for Children with Social Deficits
Rockland Jewish Family Service Summer Camps for Children with Social Deficits will offer two new pro...
'Avonte's Law' to Provide Free GPS Tracking for Children on the Autism Spectrum
The disappearance of a nonverbal Queens boy prompted a New York Senator to introduce "Avonte's Law,"...
Regular Family Routines May Impact Children's Social-Emotional Health
A study at the Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center at Albert Einstein College of Medicin...
What is Panic Disorder and How Can I Cope?
Six million American adults suffer from sudden panic attacks each year. Francine Rosenberg, Psy.D., ...
Top Six Reasons Why Kids Choose to Smoke
Michael Popkin, Ph.D., spokesperson for Real Parents Real Answers, a campaign to prevent kids from s...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Sunny Days, Family Vacations, and The Good Mother Myth
From the NYMetroParents March 2014 issues, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and jus...
What to Watch at the 2014 NY International Children's Film Festival
Check out the highlights of this year's New York International Children's Film Festival in Manhattan...
Solving the Case of What's Wrong at Camp
What do you do when your child says she doesn't like her camp and refuses to go back? A parent share...
Tips for Safe Ice-Skating
Dr. Attilio Pensavalle gives safety tips on preventing ice-skating injuries when taking your kids ic...
NYMP Q&A: The Parenthood Paradox
In her new book "All Joy and No Fun: The Paradox of Modern Parenthood," Jennifer Senior addresses th...
Raising an Olympian
One mom weighs in the commitment, sacrifices, and drive behind raising a future Olympian, and when a...
Try the Taste-and-Rate Approach to Get Your Kids to Try New Foods
Dina Rose, Ph.D., author of "It's Not About the Broccoli," suggests trying the taste-and-rate approa...
Rules of Engagement for Responsible Coaches on Social Media
ResponsibleSports.com shares 10 social media guidelines for coaches to follow when interacting with ...
Recipes for Basil Pineapple Fried Rice and Granola Banana Bran Muffins
Stuff We Like: Food. And we're sure you do too. That's why we featured four products in our March is...
Mid-Winter Recess Activities for Families in the NY Metro Area
Whether your kids are just out for Presidents Day or a longer mid-winter recess, we've rounded up a ...
