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...
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...
Local Craft Stores That Sell Scrapbooking Supplies
A list of craft stores in the New York metro area, including Rockland, Bergen, Westchester, Fairfiel...
Scrapbooking Your Family Vacations
Upon returning from a family vacation, you might want to consider preserving your memories by scrapb...
Community Jewish Center Adds Full-Day Early Childhood Program
JCC Rockland recently announced a full-day early childhood program that it plans to offer beginning ...
A Little Inspiration for Scrapbooking Your Family Vacation
If you've decided to scrapbook your family vacation but need a haven't quite figured out where to st...
Hillsdale Art Studio Adds Parent-Child Art Club
Abrakadoodle, which offers art classes, camps, and parties for children in Hillsdale, recently began...
Kohl's Cares® Scholarship Program Accepting Nominations
Kohl's Department Stores and their Kohl's Cares® Scholarship Program will award almost $400,000 in s...
Survey Shows Strong Tie Between Physical and Digital Security Risks
ADT and McAffe recently released the results of a survey about the relationship between digital and ...
10 Tips to Tame Your Winter Allergies
Joan Lehach, M.D., who specializes in allergy, asthma, and clinical immunology at Montefiore Medical...
Study Shows Parents Unclear About Process of Specialist Care for Kids
University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital recently released a new National Poll on Childr...
11 Tips to Build Your Retirement Savings
Do you know how much you need to save for your retirement? Here are 11 tips, including figuring our ...
Study Shows Kids More Comfortable with Technology Than Everyday Skills
A recent study by AVG Technologies—a provider of Internet and mobile security, privacy, and optimiza...
Traveling with Kids: How to Stop Backseat Whining
One mother, whose family has a serious case of wonderlust, shares 10 tips to put a stop to backseat ...
Ask the Expert: What Is a SpineCor Brace?
A certified orthotist explains the SpineCor brace, how it's different from other back braces, and ho...
Ask the Expert: What's Scoliosis and How Is It Treated?
A certified orthotist explains what scoliosis is and its causes, the signs of scoliosis, dangers of ...
10 Tips to Keep Your Kid's Teeth Healthy
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recently released its first-ever "State of Little Teeth ...
NYMetroParents Announces 'Welcome, Family' Magazine
NYMetroParents, the largest publisher of local parenting publications on the East Coast, announces t...
10 Things Camp Counselors Wish Parents Didn't Do
Local camp owners and directors share advice and tips for camp parents—10 things they wish parents d...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Avoiding Meltdowns, Embracing Broccoli, and Just Enjoying a Hot Cup of Tea
From the NYMetroParents February 2014 issues comes a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing,...
NYMP Q&A: Teens and Social Media
Author Danah Boyd shares what's really going on with teens and social media, including whether socia...
Meet Fairfield Resident Julie Chu of the 2014 U.S. Women's Hockey Team
Julie Chu, a resident of Fairfield, CT, is competing on Team USA's Women's ice hockey team for the 2...
Introducing the Close-to-Home Olympic Athletes
Of the more than 200 athletes on Team USA competing in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, we...
Internet Safety Tips to Keep Your Kids Safe
How to teach your kids about the increasing need for Internet safety, including rules and tools for ...
National School Choice Week 2014
From January 26-February 1, 2014, Americans will celebrate National School Choice week where parents...
2014 Sochi Winter Olympics Special
The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia begin this month—catch the games on NBC! We've got the sco...
Miriam Chu's Famous Pork Rib Recipe
Miriam Chu knows how to fuel a successful athlete like her daughter, U.S. women's hockey player and ...
8 Super Snacks for a Family Football Party
Try these healthy and fun snack recipes by a celebrity caterer for your next family football party o...
Free Entrance to all National Parks on Jan. 20 to Honor Martin Luther King, Jr.
All 401 national parks across the country will have free entrance on Monday, Jan. 20 in commemoratio...
Eye Level Learning Center Opens in Pomona
Eye Level Learning Center recently opened in Pomona. The academic enrichment center in Rockland Coun...
Unique Art Studio for Kids Opens in Orangeburg
Art Adventure, an art studio that offers art classes for children in Rockland County, recently opene...
Recipe: The Elvis Sandwich from Peanut Butter & Co.
Gooey, sweet, and delicious, this recipe for The Elvis peanut butter and banana sandwich comes strai...
Five Tips to Keep Your Child Safe in The Car this Winter
Clek, a Canadian car seat company, shares five tips to keep your child safe in the car during the wi...
Diocese of Rockville Centre Schools Embrace Innovation
The Diocese of Rockville Centre is taking steps to raise its Long Island Catholic schools to new hei...
Your Child Had A Special Needs Diagnosis—Now What?
Learning that your child has special needs can be overwhelming and coping with the diagnosis can dau...
Five Signs You've Got Post-Holiday Blues
The post-holiday blues are fairly common as the holiday magic wanes and you and your family shift ba...
Cheating: The Facts
Nationwide, cheating in schools is on the rise. Learn all about academic dishonesty and what it mean...
Stop Bickering and Stay Connected Through the Holidays
The intense dose of all the stuff that’s already stressful—family, finances,“fun” (i.e., obligatory)...
Brooklyn and Queens Catholic Schools Embrace Innovation
Despite a number of Catholic schools shutting down across the nation, The Roman Catholic Diocese of ...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Help My Child Balance Piano Practice and Homework?
The director of a local music school offers tips on how to help kids balance piano practice with the...
NYMP Q&A: What You Can Learn from Your Adolescent
When your child goes through teenage development, it can sometimes feel like you're speaking differe...
Shen Yun Brings Chinese Legends to Life in NYC
Shen Yun Performing Arts, a New York-based company, brings the rich heritage of Chinese legends to l...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Falling for FitBit, a Birthday Surprise, and Judging Mothers
From the NYMetroParents January 2014 issues, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and j...
The Common Core Effect: Resources for Parents
We've compiled a list of resources for parents to learn more about the Common Core State Standards a...
The Personal Touch: Classroom Innovations for Personalized Learning
One size does not fit all when it comes to learning, and a variety of innovative educators are honin...
Recipes from the Pinkalicious Cupcake Cookbook
Victoria Kann, co-creator of the Pinkalicious series, shares several recipes from her new Pinkalicio...
Peter Facinelli and Aflac Honor Leaders in Fight Against Childhood Cancer
Actor Peter Facinelli presented the 2013 Aflac Duckprints Awards to three individuals on Long Island...
Are Smaller Classes Better?: Malcolm Gladwell Challenges Accepted Mantra
In his book David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants, Malcolm Gladwell ...
Popular Baby Names in 2014: Top 5 Trends Predicted
The experts at Belly Ballot, a social baby names website, have predicted the top 5 baby name trends ...
Ask the Expert: Advice for Coaching Your Child's Team
Soccer Friends USA co-owner and coach Sean Peckett kicks up great advice for coaching youth sports t...
Ask the Expert: What do I say when my child asks, 'When will I need to know this?'
Core subjects have real world applications in every child's future. Parents and teachers play an imp...
Beth Am Temple Offers Free Early Childhood Program
Beth Am Temple, which offers Jewish religion classes in Pearl River, now offers a free early childho...
'The Best Advice I Ever Got': How to Cope with a Special Needs Diagnosis
Eleven parents of kids with special needs, all of whom have become experts in the special needs fiel...
Ask the Expert: How do I know if a toy is safe?
Maja Djordjevic, M.D., director of pediatrics at Nyack Hospital, shares toy safety hazards to keep i...
10 Tips for Traveling with Kids
Jennifer Chung, co-founder of Kinsights, a parenting community and online health record, shares 10 t...
National Sleep Foundation Released First International Bedroom Poll
The National Sleep Foundation recently released information from its 2013 International Bedroom Poll...
Ask the Expert: How Do I Explain to My Child That Teachers Are Sometimes Wrong?
We spoke to Doris M. Aptekar, Ph.D., a Long Island-based psychologist, to get advice about how to ex...
Ask the Expert: What Should I Do When My Toddler Tells Me She Hates School?
We spoke to Suzanne Boydstun, director of The Early Childhood Center at Memorial United Methodist Ch...
Ask the Expert: Should My Child Specialize in One Sport?
Wondering if your child is too young to specialize in one sport? Monica Holmes, founder of a youth f...
The Truth Beind Common Food Safety Myths
The Partnership for Food Safety Education shares four common food myths and the facts behind them, a...
Screen Scene: Are Electronic Devices Really Educational?
Some experts say educational media doesn't help young children learn, while other say it does. We've...
Party Central: Build a Nest Egg
Are you looking to save money for your child's future? TrustEgg, a trust account that is released to...
The Best of the Rest of the Web
From the NYMetroParents December issue, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and just p...
Ask the Expert: How To Choose A Guardian For Your Children
Attorney Laura J. Burns shares her insight about estate planning, from preparing the right documents...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Tell If My Child Has Food Poisoning?
It can be tough to tell the difference between food poisoning and a stomach bug, but doctors recomme...
Tips to Help Kids Use Technology Safely
A recent study shows that more and younger children are using technology. The American Speech-Langua...
Toys of Yesteryear
The Yorktown Museum exhibits timeless treasures in a holiday exhibit for every generation....
Ask the Expert: How Should a Parent Respond When a Child wants to Quit his Sports Team?
Sometimes kids outgrow a sport, and that's okay. We asked the owner of Soccer by Coach Fher how to n...
Sandy Hook Parents Launch Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
Sandy Hook Promise, an organization founded by Newtown residents and some family members who lost ch...
Win Tickets to See the Laurie Berkner Band Live In Concert
Enter now for your chance to win tickets to see beloved children's musicians the Laurie Berkner Band...
What to Do When You're at the End of Your Rope
As parents, we all have meltdowns now and then. Dr. Rita Eichenstein suggests key ways to deal with ...
Tipping at the Holidays
Author and Lehigh University professor Holona Ochs discusses appropriate holiday tipping using resea...
The Company We Keep
Think twice before skipping over Uncle Charlie or your occasionally annoying neighbor when doling ou...
