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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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 ...
The Importance of Sleep
We all know we need sleep, but why is it so important for children and adults to get enough sleep ea...
Get Your Baby to Fall Asleep Faster, Stay Asleep Longer
Johnson's three-step bedtime routine is proven to help babies fall asleep faster and stay asleep lon...
South Street Seaport Museum Is Reopening For the First Time Since Hurricane Sandy
After being closed for over three years, the South Street Seaport Museum is finally reopening its do...
How Can I Help My Child Build Stellar Writing Skills?
Dr. Emily Levy is the founder and director of EBL Coaching, a one-on-one tutoring program based in M...
Take a Free Music Lesson During Teach Music America Week
Keep Music Alive, an organization that advocates music education, is celebrating Teach Music America...
President Obama Announces New Community Diaper Program
President Obama announced the new Community Diaper Program for families in need and Huggies is donat...
Seeds of Change Grant to Award $300,000 to School and Community Gardens
The Seeds of Change Grant Program, which will award a total of $300,000 to school and community gard...
Party as Performance
New York City's premier party planner, Marla Mase, talks about how to throw a great kid's celebratio...
Lego STEM Learning Center to Open in Nanuet
Bricks 4 Kidz will open its first Creative Learning Center in Nanuet this spring....
Celebrate 'Free Cone Day' at Dairy Queen
Dairy Queen is celebrating its 76th anniversary by giving away free cones on Tuesday March 15, 2016....
Common Sense Media Rolls Out New Character Ratings System
Common Sense Media launches a new ratings system evaluating character strengths and values in youth ...
American Youth Soccer Organization Bans Heading for Young Players
The American Youth Soccer Organization recently announced a change to its rules regarding heading th...
5 Ways to Help Your Child Thrive
A certified life coach shares five tips to support your kids and help them thrive....
5 Ways to Connect with Your Partner
Being a new, first-time mom can be tough on you, as well as your relationship with your partner. Her...
Camelback Resort: Where Ski Slope Meets Water Park
Camelback Resort in Tannersville, PA, in the Poconos Mountains region, offers a massive indoor water...
Tips to Quit Smoking and Stay Cigarette-Free
A few tips from New York City Treats Tobacco, a program at NYU Langone Medical Center, to quit smoki...
Why Your Child Should Be A Camp Counselor
Is your child looking for his first summer job? Has she aged out of camp, but doesn't want to give i...
NYC Pre-K Receives Rave Reviews
A significant number of New York families are more than satisfied with their experience with univers...
Interview With Beloved Children's Musician, Raffi
Raffi has released a new album called, Owl Singalong. We talk to him about the album and his lasting...
Legoland May Be Coming to Ramapo
Folks in the Ramapo area in Suffern County, take notice. A new Legoland theme park opening on the ea...
New Search Engine Aims to Make Web Browsing Safe for Kids
Kiddle, a new Internet search engine, aims to make web browsing safe for kids....
In the Magazine: March 2016
Check out our March 2016 issue, which discusses the camp effect and why camp friendships and camp co...
What Should I Do When My Child Refuses to Go to School?
If your child refuses to go to school, it may be because she dealing with a traumatic experience at ...
New App Keeps Parents and Teachers In Touch
A new app is making it easier than ever for parents and teachers to communicate about students....
Is There a Connection Between ADHD and ODD?
A mental health counselor and board-certified ADHD coach explains the correlation between attention-...
Teachers Use New Hudson River Bridge to Spark Interest in STEM
As the area's first new bridge in more than 50 years arises across the Hudson River, local educators...
Education Panel Signs off on De Blasio's First School Closures
The Panel for Educational Policy approved the closing of three schools in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brookl...
Kalahari Resorts in the Poconos: A Giant Water Park & Much More
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Pocono Manor, PA, boasts 100,000 square feet of slides, water roll...
Signs of Autism: Is My Child Showing Symptoms?
The signs and symptoms of autism start at a young age and include a lack of communication skills, pr...
Teen Donates Book Proceeds to Long Island's Cohen’s Medical Center
A Long Island teen has donated $2,500 from sales of her second children’s book to Cohen Children’s M...
The Lasting Effect of Camp Counselors on Campers
Discover why kids love listening to their camp counselors—and why it’s important for parents to take...
LEGO Is Creating Stay-at-Home Dad and Working Mom Figures
The new set of LEGO minifigures were unveiled at the 67th International Toy Fair in Nurenberg, Germa...
Tips for Picking a Preschool in New York
Pam Wolf, founder of NY Preschool shares her tips for picking the best preschool for your child....
The Importance of Summer Camp Friendships
Friendships that form in just a few weeks at summer camp, can last a lifetime....
Tommy Hilfiger and Runway of Dreams Launch Adaptive Clothing Line
Runway of Dreams, a nonprofit that collaborates with fashion designers to adapt mainstream clothing ...
The Book Blossoms - a NYC Book Club for Kids Makes Reading Fun
Sharon Marcus is a New York mom and founder of The Book Blossoms, a book club for kids where childre...
Why You Should Never Comment on a Pregnant Woman’s Diet
This local mom of six kids riffs on pregnancy cravings and nine months’ worth of unfiltered comments...
Community Supported Agriculture: Fresh Produce from the Farm to Your Table
Think the only way to get farm fresh produce is going to the farmers' market? Think again. Here's wh...
DIY: Braided Headphones
Custom decorate your headphones using friendship bracelet techniques you learned at camp....
YouTube: What Kids Are REALLY Watching
Parents may worry about YouTube's age-inappropriate content, but mostly what kids love to watch is f...
New Study: New York City Kids Who Attend Pre-k are More Likely to Try Out For Gifted Classes
A new study shows that New York City kids who attend Pre-k are more likely to try out for gifted pro...
Shopping Cart for Special Needs Families Coming to Target
Caroline’s Carts are coming to Target and they will help families with children with special needs s...
Future NYC Doctors Awarded Scholarships for Med School
A group of aspiring doctors from the New York City area have been awarded scholarships from the Heal...
My Child Is Being Bullied. What Can I Do?
Here is some advice for parents, from family therapist, Gary Kogan, on what to do if your child is b...
Rockland County Parenting: Why We LOVE It Here
Why do you love being a parent in Rockland County? See how our readers answered that question!...
Meet Dogs From the Westminster Dog Show at Discovery Times Square
It turns out that man’s best friends have been dogs ever since the Viking era!...
'Fashion Academy the Musical': A Child Reviews a Children's Show
The Vital Theatre Company's "Fashion Academy the Musical" is based on the book by Sheryl Berk and 13...
Living and Fighting Cystic Fibrosis
Dayna Blackmon of Kingston is a regular 9-year-old girl. She loves to play sports, drawing, and danc...
NYC Parents Getting More Involved with their Kids Education
When it comes to their children’s education, NYC parents are more involved than ever, Schools Chance...
Bounce House in Valley Cottage Adds New Obstacle Course and Café
Bounce! Trampoline Sports has added a new ninja-style obstacle course and has formed a new partnersh...
