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Professional Services for Kids and Families in Westchester County
Use our guide to find the best professional services in Westchester County. From tutors to lawyers, ...
Tutors and Test Prep Providers for Kids in Westchester County
Looking for a tutoring services and test prep in Westchester? We have a list of the best places to c...
School, Camp, & After-School Class Open Houses in Westchester County
Walk the halls and meet school, camp, and after-school faculty at open house in Westchester County. ...
Where to Celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the New York City Area
Here are some Martin Luther King, Jr. Day activities and events for kids in the New York City area. ...
How to Choose the Right Extracurriculars for Your Child
How can parents make the right after-school choices during a pandemic? We asked local experts to sha...
How to Create the Ideal Kids Homework and School Work Station at Home
Here’s how you can prepare a kids homework station that works for your child’s at-home learning expe...
What is a Gap Year and When Should You Take One?
What is a gap year? Should I take a gap year? How do I take a gap year during COVID-19?...
How to Find a Babysitter or Nanny Right Now
Need to find a last-minute babysitter in the New York area? Don’t panic! We live in an area where fi...
Back-to-School Tips for Special Needs Families
It’s never too late to make sure your child is succeeding in school—especially if your child has spe...
Working Parents Raising Gifted Children: Unique Methods for Enriching Their Lives
The first emotion that often comes to mind as a working parent with a gifted child is guilt. You mig...
How to Tour Colleges with Your Kids–And Stay on Budget
Beginning to look into colleges can be overwhelming for both you and your teen. It can be even more ...
Prep School Adds Science Research Program and House System
This July, Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle implemented its STEM education program for junior...
The Benefits of a Bilingual, Immersion Education
There are myriad options for parents who want their children to learn a second (or third or fourth) ...
5 Tips to Help You Save for Your Kids' College
Every parent wonders how they can best save for their kids’ college plans, but preparing for college...
Kids In Sports Scarsdale Opened a Pre-School Program
On September 4, Kids In Sports, which has been around for for twenty years, will premiere its pre-sc...
How to Help Your Differently-Abled Child Succeed in the Classroom
Good parent-teacher communication is crucial for any successful school year, but being on the same p...
Cosmic Cubs Adds a Coloring Page App to its Repertoire
Cosmic Cubs added a fourth app to their education-based game selection on August 12 for children age...
How to Help Your Kids Have a Healthy School Year
Put health on the list as you get your kids ready to go back to school this year. Getting recommende...
6 Ways to Help Your Child Overcome School Anxiety
Returning to school can be exciting, but can also invoke anxiety in kids who aren’t sure what the ne...
5 Creative Ways to Shop for School on a Budget
Every year the list seems to get longer: two bulk packs of Sharpies (thin points, please); Post-it N...
Teachers Get 15% Off at Target Nationwide Through July 20
It’s never too early to start back to school shopping, and if you happen to be a teacher, you’re in ...
5 Things to Ask Potential Nannies for Infants
Whether you’re going back to work, having a girl’s night out, or going on a date with your partner, ...
Windward School Installs EEG Labs as part of the Windward/Haskins Collaborative Project
To prepare for the beginnings of the first research study for the Windward/Haskins Collaborative Pro...
Winston Preparatory Hosts Annual Spring Benefit
Winston Preparatory School held its spectacular 2019 Annual Spring Benefit, 500 Reasons Why, on Satu...
How to Sue Your Child With Special Need's School District for Tuition
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requires school districts to provide all stud...
Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery School Launches Summer Program
The Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery School is making a splash this summer by offering rising 3- a...
Students of Academy of Holy Angels Inducted into Musical Honor Society
Several of the finest vocalists and instrumental musicians from the Academy of the Holy Angels are n...
How Healthy, Well-Balanced Meals Boost Brain Development in Children
As parents, we all want our children to succeed in school and excel in academics, but did you know w...
Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery School to Send Two Teachers to Education Conference in China
The Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery School in Greenwich, Connecticut, is proud to announce that i...
Chappaqua Ossining and Byram Hills Students Named Finalists in Regeneron Contest
Four students from Chappaqua, Ossining and Byram Hills were named finalists in the Regeneron Science...
5 Tips to Hire the Right Nanny for Your Family
A nanny is an invaluable resource as a specialist who loves and cares for your kids in your absence,...
Why Art Was Added to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Education
For many years, STEM education was the hot topic, but these days it's STEAM (science, technology, en...
How to Prepare for High School Admissions
Growing up is tough, between falling outs with friends and finding out how to get involved in politi...
The Nurtury Montessori School Opens Day Care Center in Larchmont, Offers After-School Programs in New Rochelle
The Nurtury Montessori School opened a day care center in Larchmont this October and began offering ...
Lighthouse Family Daycare Opens in Bay Ridge
After 18 years of experience in Chinatown, Lighthouse Family Daycare decided to close their Manhatta...
The Benefits of Choosing a Nanny Share as Your Child Care Option
As a parent, one of the most important decisions you’ll have to make is who will care for your child...
Westchester Students Named National Merit Semifinalists
Last week, more than 100 high school students from a number of Westchester schools were chosen as se...
3 Tips for Being Successful in College
Your teen is finally ready to head off to college. She's aced her SAT and ACT and been accepted into...
First Hebrew Congregation in Northern Westchester Launches JKids Program This October
Jkids, at First Hebrew Congregation, is Northern Westchester’s newest opportunity for Jewish and int...
5 Ways to Survive Your Child Going off to College
So it's time to send your child off to college. You've done all the research, from finding scholarsh...
How to Encourage Early Literacy Skills in Your Child
With commercial reading programs that aim to teach infants how to read, it's important to remember t...
How to Help Your Child Build Better Homework Skills
Now that your kids are all settled into their back-to-school routine, it's time to assess what is (o...
5 Key Ways to Save Money for Your Child's College Tuition
With the rising costs of higher education, it's never too early (or too late) to start saving for yo...
The United Nations International School in Kips Bay Offers Education with an Eclectic Flair
Educational approach or philosophy: United Nations International School (UNIS) operates in accordanc...
The Social and Developmental Benefits of Mommy-and-Me Classes
Attending a mommy-and-me class with your baby does more than get you out of the house to socialize w...
Improving the Parent-Nanny Relationship
If you follow any of the ever-popular parenting boards or groups on social media sites, you’ve likel...
Best Study Habits for Children to Improve Grades
With the kids back in school it's time once again to start studying. Now is the perfect time to star...
5 Rights Your Child Has in School That You Should Know About
Federal and state laws protect the rights of students in school, yet many parents are unaware of the...
How to Determine Your Child's Learning Style and Help Her Thrive in School
There are eight different learning styles (how people process and retain information), each with dif...
Bright Horizons Preschool Director to Discuss Benefits of Emergent Curriculum in Free Parenting Webinar
On Friday, Sept. 20, Ean Gensler, M.Ed., director of Bright Horizons at Hudson Yards, will lead a fr...
11 Places to Find and Research College Scholarships Online
Most of us spent years after graduating paying off student loans for college, but if your teen puts ...
One River School of Art + Design Opens Street Art Student Exhibition
One River School of Art + Design will exhibit artwork from two weeks of Street Art camp by its Westc...
ACT vs SAT: Which Test Should Your Teen Take?
The SAT and the ACT are more alike than different, but there is still some confusion about which one...
Tips for Checking a Potential Nanny's References
Finding a nanny in NYC can be a stressful, long process. You want to find someone you trust, who you...
The Differences Between Charter, Home, Independent, International, Magnet, and Parochial Schools
Choosing what school to send your child to in the New York metro area can be a complicated decision,...
White Plains Student Chosen for International Language Program in China
One local New York-area student better get his passport ready. Jacob Furry, a rising senior at White...
How to Make Going Back to School Easier on the Whole Family
Before you know it, your child will be headed to school again. Will those first weeks back in class ...
A Grade-by-Grade Timeline for Applying to College
Helping your child figure out her future education plans can seem like a daunting task, from taking ...
Crayola Launches a Nationwide Contest to Honor the Best Teachers
Teachers do so much for our kids: They patiently help them work through math problems, they help wor...
How Can I Help Prepare My Teen for Stress in College?
Teens may think that heading off to college will be four years of partying. But what they might not ...
Westchester High School Students Win 'Colors of Music' Mural Contest
The Music Conservatory of Westchester is proud to announce that both Mya Madison Davis, 9th grader a...
The Chapel School Awards Two Fifth Graders with Scholarships
On June 3rd, Sasha Thorne, a fifth grade student at The Chapel School was awarded the Carol and Chri...
City-Regulated Child Care Sites Will Now Have Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
The NYC Board of Health approved new amendments to the Health Code last week. Under the new mandate,...
Lutheran High School's 55th Commencement Ceremony
The 55th Long Island Lutheran (LuHi) Commencement Ceremony took place on June 9 in the Visscher Gymn...
How Can I Help Prepare My Teen for College Life?
Sending your teen off to college can be exciting and overwhelming for both of you. While you'll stil...
Whitby Commemorates 60th Anniversary with Student-Run Logo Contest
2018 marks Whitby School’s 60th anniversary, and to commemorate the occasion, Whitby’s marketing tea...
New Outdoor Forest Preschool Opens in Croton
This fall, a new preschool is set to launch in Croton with the forest as its classroom. The Rewil...
Whitby School's Secondary School Counseling Program Helps Students Find the Best Fit
Whitby School's Nursery through Grade 8 model lays the foundation for students to become organized, ...
Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery School Grows STEAM Program with New Garden
Things are looking a lot greener at the Temple Sholom Selma Maisel Nursery School. The school constr...
Everything You Need To Know About The ISEE/SSAT: A Webinar
'Noodle Pro' Kelly Clement, one of the leading SSAT and ISEE tutors in the country, will be conducti...
New York City Now Required to Provide Menstrual Products for Girls in School
New York State Governor, Andrew Cuomo, announced via Twitter that schools will now be required to pr...
Five Things Parents Should Know About End-Of-Year Testing
Every spring, schools across the nation give students millions of standardized tests. Students sit ...
How to Create an Impressive College Essay
Imagine that you are an Admissions Counselor assigned the task of reviewing a large stack of applica...
Register Now for Free Full-Day Summer Academy Programs via the NYC Department of Education
Registration is now open for Summer in the City's Summer Academy programs. These programs offer New ...
10 Things Learned at Camp that Benefit Kids in School
Sending your children to camp during the summer months does more than keep them busy. Camp—whether a...
College Admissions: What Should Students Do If They Have Been Deferred?
Some colleges and universities just can’t admit all of the students they would like to via early dec...
Westchester Community College Center for the Arts Adds Coding Programs for Teens
Westchester Community College Center for the Arts is adding two coding programs for teenagers age 15...
What to Know About Report Cards and Tutoring
If your child brings home a disappointing report card, it may be time for a tutor....
A Look Inside the Debate of Whether High School Should Start Later
If you find you're having trouble getting your teen up and out the door in time to arrive before the...
The Lifelong Benefits of Reading to Babies
Though many parents may not realize it, they should be reading to babies as early as possible. There...
Blended Learning: An Approach that Integrates Technology with Traditional Teaching
Blended learning is a bold, new approach to education, in which technology is fully integrated with ...
Success Academy Emphasizes Rigor and Personal Support
With 46 schools across the city, this charter school system improves upon its curriculum constantly....
Childhood Education Expert Offers Literacy Coaching for Parents
Molly Ness, Ph.D., is now offering parent coaching through her Rye-based literacy business, A Readin...
When Is It Time to Look into Special Education Services for My Child?
Tips from an expert on when to consider Special Education for your child....
Helping Kids with Special Needs Focus on Abilities
When your child with special needs starts to feel discouraged in school, let him read this, or use t...
Are Single-Sex Classrooms Better for My Child’s Learning?
The benefits of single-gender classrooms in schools...
10 Apps That Teach Kids 21st-Century Skills
These apps will help kids learn skills not necessarily taught at school....
5 Apps to Help Kids with Homework
Common Sense Media shares five educational apps that help kids with homework....
Helping a Child Cope When an Older Sibling Goes to College
When an older child goes off to college, it can spark new emotions in their younger siblings. Here's...
How to Recognize When a Child is Gifted
How to tell if your child is gifted, a prodigy, or just plain smart—and what to do about it...
The 10 Test Prep/Application Commandments
Tips to help your child prepare for tests....
How New York and New Jersey Public Schools Rank in the U.S.
See how New York and New Jersey public schools rank in comparison to other state's public schools....
How to Turn Your Child’s Extracurricular Activity Into Extra Cash for College
Whether your kid is committed to sports, the arts, or even community service, here’s how to turn tha...
Mandarin Discovery Preschool Opens in White Plains
Mandarin Discovery Preschool, a Mandarin immersion program, offers preschool classes held entirely i...
Huntington Learning Center Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Upon celebrating its 40th year in business, Huntington Learning Center's co-founder and chairman, Ra...
Why Do So Many Gifted and Talented Children Hate To Write?
Disliking to write is a widespread phenomenon, affecting as many as 50 percent of gifted kids—here’s...
NY State's Free College Tuition Program Is Now Open
The New York State scholarship program—offering free college tuition to New York residents attending...
How to Make the Most of Summer College Visits
If you are planning to visit campuses this summer, here are some tips and things to keep in mind....
New York City to Launch 3-K for All
Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced plans to bring free, full-day, early childhood education to ...
The Decision to Opt Out of Common Core
With resistance to the Common Core standardized tests growing, more parents are refusing to allow th...
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