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...
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....
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 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...
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...
Holiday Markets in NYC
A favorite tradition among many New York City-area families is strolling the city's pop-up holiday s...
Car Seat Inspection Sites in Rockland
Looking for a place in Rockland County that will safely install your child's car seat? These spots i...
Support Groups for Parents of Children with Special Needs in Rockland and New Jersey Counties
UPDATED APRIL 2019: aising a child with a unique set of special needs can have you feeling isolated ...
October 2013 Table of Contents
The NYMetroParents October 2013 birthday party issue features tips on hosting a foreign exchange stu...
Which Plastics Contain BPA?
Using plastics made with a chemical known as BPA (Bisphenol A) may be harmful to your health and you...
Beware BPA: The Harmful Chemical Lurking in Everyday Products
Bisphenol A, also known as BPA, is a harmful chemical lurking in many products we use everyday, incl...
Maybe Just a Treat
Halloween tricks can be fun for adults, but unless parents teach appreciation and empathy, their kid...
Tips for Finding a Great Roofer
The Better Business Bureau gives your family tips for finding a trustworthy roofer to help you with ...
Math + Girls + TV = Empowering Entertainment
Hayley Faith Negrin, a Fairfield County middle-schooler, voices "Peg + Cat," a new PBS preschool ser...
Gerber Launches Photo Search 2013
Parents can submit photos of their babies and toddlers for a chance to win $50,000 from Gerber, as w...
New Traditions to Celebrate Your Child's Birthday
Meg Cox, author of 'The Book of New Family Traditions', shares birthday traditions to start with you...
How to Decorate Train and Butterfly Cupcakes
Elaine Cohen, author of 'Super-Duper Cupcakes', shares step-by-step directions to decorate train cup...
'Cupcaking': How to Host a Cupcake-Decorating Party
Elaine Cohen, author of "Super-Duper Cupcakes", shares a unique birthday party theme of decorating c...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Tumultuous Threes, Inspiring Teachers, and the Importance of Manners
From the NYMetroParents October issue, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and just pl...
Make a Boo-tiful DIY Ghost Costume and No-Sew Tutu
Follow this easy step-by-step guide for a DIY toddler Halloween costume. A no-sew tulle tutu and a s...
Scary Stories Can Help Prepare Kids For Real World
With it's ghost and ghouls, goblins and witches, Halloween can be scary for kids. But experts say fa...
Study on Autism Shows Link Between Motor Skills and Social Skills
Communicating can be difficult for children with autism spectrum disorder, but a new study shows a l...
NYC Hotel Freebies that Add Family Value
Several New York City hotels offer complimentary family activities including bike rides and tours, a...
Fast Flash Cards Help Teach Reading to Kids with Down Syndrome
Teaching kids with Down syndrome how to read may not use the traditional phonics methods used widely...
Keeping Kids Active Can Help Boost Brain Function
With school in session, kids are apt to spend more time indoors studying and doing homework, but bei...
Bossy Frog Band Leader Offers Music Classes, Music Therapy
In addition to releasing The Bossy Frog Band's new album "15 Songs Every Kid Should Know (and will L...
Ask the Expert: What is Functional Disconnection Syndrome?
Mark Goldenberg, DC, DABCN, FACFN, a board-certified chiropractic neurologist who specializes in the...
Back-To-School Safety Tips for Teen Drivers
Driving-Tests.org recently released a new, free Parent-Teen Safe Driving Contract to raise awareness...
'Eat Smart, Play Safe' Campaign Promotes Healthy Lifestyles for Kids
Pop Warner Little Scholars and DSM Nutritional Products have partnered to raise awareness of the imp...
GE Educates Families to Prepare for Power Outages
GE Generator Systems is educating families about proper emergency preparedness during National Prepa...
Ask the Expert: How Do I Calm My Child Who is Afraid of the Doctor?
Board-certified behavior analyst Jennifer Kourassanis-Velasquez shares expert tips to calm a child w...
Expert Tips for Hiking with Children in the Fall
Hiking is a great outdoor activity for the whole family. Author Jeff Alt provides a kid-friendly gui...
Ask the Expert: What Is Multisensory Learning?
Learn about the multisensory approach to teaching math and other subjects -- including the Orton Gil...
Tutoring, Homework Help, and Language Classes for Kids in the New York Metro Area
Get extra homework help for your kids outside of school with after-school tutoring or homework help ...
Camp Countdown: Keep In Touch as a Pen Pal
Summer camp may be over, but that doesn't mean your child has to stop communicating with their camp ...
Go Back To School Without Separation Anxiety
Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini offers parents tips for back-to-school preparation including how to d...
Flu Findings: Survey Reveals Getting Flu Shot is 'Social Responsibility'
A new survey from CVS/pharmacy details findings about flu vaccinations. ...
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Ideas for Active Young Kids
Check out these meal ideas (breakfast, lunch, and dinner!) for active kids, which include the key nu...
Nutrition Tips for Young Athletes
Nutritionist Robin Werner shares nutrition guidelines for young athletes and active children, as wel...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Take the Best Photos of My Kids?
Snap the best candid and posed shots of your kids at home with these tricks from a seasoned child ph...
A Community Garden in Huntington Flourishes Beyond Its Soil
The Gateway Park Community Organic Garden in the heart of Huntington Station is a multi-generational...
Party Central Pick of the Month: Charitable Parties
Westchester residents Buck and Rebecca Schleifer created Share Your Wish, a way to host a birthday p...
A Dose of Tolerance
Plenty has been written about teaching children to be more tolerant of their peers with special need...
Best Friends Forever
How is it possible your child could have developed such an intense friendship so quickly, you wonder...
Are You a Teacher's Worst Nightmare?
Bestselling author Lisa Bloom discusses a teacher's worst nightmare: helicopter parents—the ones who...
The Truth About Cats & Dogs: Myth vs. Reality
The American Kennel Club and The International Cat Association partnered to help pet owners separate...
Meet Big Daddy
When a new father gets to talk to tough-guy Steve Schirripa (of ‘Sopranos’ fame) about the prospect ...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Twinkling Stars, Remembering 9/11, and the Other F-Word
From the NYMetroParents September issue, a selection of thought-provoking, laugh-inducing, and just ...
Ask the Expert: How Can Parents and Children Manage Anger?
Certified peer mediation specialist David Wolffe shares tips to help parents control their anger wit...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Help a Bully Manage Their Anger?
Is your child a bully who needs help managing their anger? Is your child bullied, and your worried a...
Ask the Expert: What Anger Management Tools Work for Children with Special Needs?
Does your child with special needs need help managing their anger? Certified peer mediation speciali...
Back to School Safety Tips
James Stewart, adjunct professor for Kaplan University’s School of Public Service is an expert in sc...
Ask the Expert: How Do I Choose the Right Backpack for My Child?
Dr. Michael Cocilovo of New City Chiropractic Center offers 7 guidelines for choosing a good backpac...
Tips and Tricks from FlatRate Moving for Do-It-Yourself Packing
Over the past 20 years, FlatRate Moving, the nationwide leader in the moving and storage industry, h...
Ask the Expert: How Should I Handle When My Children Roughhouse Play?
We spoke to Nyack-based psychologist Steven Lee, Ph.D., about the benefits of children participating...
Rockland Chinese School Moves to Rockland Country Day School Campus
The Chinese American Cultural Association of Rockland’s Rockland Chinese School now offers its class...
Q-and-A with Emily Oster on Modern Pregnancy Guidelines
When economist Emily Oster got pregnant and wasn’t receiving answers from her doctors that seemed gr...
Quiz: Do You Know the Modern Guidelines to Pregnancy?
Based on Emily Oster's book on modern pregnancy, "Expecting Better: How To Fight The Pregnancy Estab...
The Sneaky Chef No-Nut Butter Cookie Recipe
The Sneaky Chef Creamy No-Nut Butter is blends naturally sweet and "nutty" tasting golden peas inste...
Bright Beginnings Opens Second Location in Pomona
Bright Beginnings of Rockland, Inc., an accredited preschool program in Rockland County, recently op...
West Rock Indoor Offers Tennis Academy for Kids and Teens
West Rock Indoor Sports and Entertainment Complex now offers Tennis Academy to help children ages 4-...
Basilico Pizzeria and Restaurant Offers Kids' Night
Basilico Gourmet Pizzeria and Restaurant offers classic Italian dishes and pizza including gluten-fr...
NYC Theater Review: 'Wanda's Monster'
With a catchy score and colorful characters, 'Wanda's Monster' is a book-turned-musical that preache...
August 2013 Table of Contents
The NYMetroParents August 2013 after-school activities features a story on the importance of letting...
How Dogs Help Kids With Special Needs
Service dogs aren’t just for the blind—they are more commonly being used to assist children with aut...
Ask The Expert: What Goals Should I Encourage My Child To Make For The New School Year?
Time is slowly but surely moving forward and while the long summer days feel as though they might la...
How and When to Talk to Your Kids About Inappropriate Touching
It’s a seriously important topic no parent even wants to think about. Learn when and how talk with ...
Resources in the New York Area for Victims of Sexual Abuse
If you believe your child has been sexually abused, it is important to get them the help they need. ...
Party Central Pick of the Month: Wikki Stix Birthday Calendar
Children are always excited when their birthday approaches, so why not get them excited about friend...
10 Fun Things to Do with Kids in Rockland this August
Looking for fun and low-cost things to do with your kids in Rockland County, NY this August? Check o...
Ask the Expert: How Does Yoga Help Kids with Special Needs?
Lindsay Malejko, co-founder of Prasanthi Studio in Westchester, explains how yoga can benefit kids w...
How to Help Your Child's Anxiety About the New School Year
Another school year is around the corner and many kids, even the popular ones who seem secure, begin...
Summer Tips for Avoiding Air Conditioner Repair Scams
The Better Business Bureau offers tips on how to avoid air conditioner repair scams and still stay c...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Prevent My Child From Growing Up Too Fast During a Divorce?
After a divorce, children may worry about their parents and feel the need to take on adult responsib...
3 Weeknight Dinner Recipes from Kelsey Nixon
Kelsey Nixon, Brooklyn mom and Emmy-nominated host of "Kelsey's Essentials" on the Cooking Channel, ...
Weeknight Recipe: Lemon-Scented Crispy Chicken Thighs with Potatoes and Baby Carrots
For this dish, the chicken, vegetables, and potatoes all go in the same pot, making it an easy weekn...
Weeknight Recipe: Pomegranate-Glazed Skirt Steak Fajitas with Roasted Peanut Slaw
This easy recipe by celebrity chef Kelsey Nixon features skirt steak, a great weeknight protein that...
Weeknight Recipe: Turkey Roast Dip with Haricot Verts and Peach Salad
With this recipe by celebrity chef Kelsey Nixon, you can pop the turkey breast into the slow cooker ...
