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Get into the Halloween spirit with these fun Halloween crafts for kids, many of which can be created...

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Amazingly useful tips to help reduce sibling rivalry conflict between your kids—avoid comparisons, p...

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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...

How to Choose the Right Extracurriculars for Your Child

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Co-Parenting in a Pandemic: Apps and Advice

Here are co-parenting apps and advice that will help your family create a co-parenting in a pandemic...

What is a Gap Year and When Should You Take One?

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25 LGBTQ+ Books for Kids, Tweens, and Teens

These books about LGBTQ+ families help normalize freedom of expression, same-sex parents, and love. ...

LGBTQ+ Support and Community Centers for Families in the New York Area

Finding support and community can seem difficult for young people trying to figure out their identit...

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...

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...

Instagram-Worthy Moments from Kids' Activities & Programs in Brooklyn

We asked some of our Brooklyn partners to provide photos of the activities that go on in their walls...

How to Choose Who Should Care for Your Baby

Adding a new baby to your family, whether it’s your first or your fifth, is probably life’s most mem...

How to Help Your Teen Overcome Self-Consciousness

Anyone with a teenager has witnessed the transformation: Their fearless, confident child becoming a ...

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Every year, tens of thousands of kids across New York City—and some in the suburbs of NYC—opt to tak...

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I like my Nikes. I like my kettlebell. I like my sweatband, child of the ’80s that I am. I especiall...

How to Plan a Successful Return from Maternity Leave

Here’s the thing about maternity leave: It’s finite. You may have several months or just a few weeks...

How to Help Your Teens Grow Up to Be Independent Adults

One minute you’re changing your kid’s diapers, and the next you’re arguing with her about curfew. Yo...

10 Checklists to Simplify the Lives of Brooklyn Parents

The responsibilities of a parent are endless, between planning for summer camp, preparing for school...

I Let My Son Watch Scary Movies—and We’re Both Happier

As with all things when it comes to parenting, choosing when to let your children watch scary movies...

5 Things to Ask Potential Nannies for Infants

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The Cutest Mini Jurassic Land to Craft With Your Little Ones

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Accepting My Son's Picky Eating, and Fear of Carrots

We’ve all met this kid before. He only eats pasta with butter and plain oatmeal. Or Cheerios and Fre...

Is Your Teen Ready for a Job?

Parents of teens commiserate over many things, but if there is one universal they can all relate to,...

5 Things to Know About Sun Protection

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What to Look for in a Nanny in 2019

There’s nothing quite as nerve-racking as choosing a person to leave your children with for extended...

Why You Need an Emergency Fund

Think about this: If your family had an emergency that required a large amount of money—unexpected c...

Fewer Children in NYC Suffered Lead Poisoning Last Year

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3 Tips for a A Successful Start with Your New Nanny

You just hired your new nanny. Everyone is very excited, and you are totally optimistic that she’s g...

DIY for Kids: Make Your Own Moon Sand

With warmer weather on the horizon, you and your little ones may be craving a beach day. Honestly, w...

5 Tips For Educating Others About Your Child's Allergies and Asthma

Having a child with a life-threatening allergy is constantly scary. As much as you can prepare yours...

How to Help Your Teen Get Rid of Bad Habits

What’s the most annoying thing your teenager does? Is it that he’s constantly sleeping in and on the...

13 Ways to Organize Your Home

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Making a Plan for Your Child with Special Needs' Life

In Susan Platkin’s eyes, self-direction has always been the only acceptable path for her daughter Ru...

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How to Potty Train Your Child

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8 Tips For Getting Through Awkward Talks With Your Teen

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Advocating for My Daughter with Special Needs

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Helping Teens with Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Health Struggles

Teenage mental health disorder statistics can be surprising and unsettling. For example, 20 percent ...

Creating a Future for My Son with Special Needs

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How to Become a Zero-Waste Household

Zero-waste living has become a lifestyle movement. There are now hundreds of books, blogs, and video...

Why Drama and Theater are Important to Your Child's Development

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9 Topics to Discuss With Your Teen About Sex and Dating

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6 Tips from the Experts to Choose the Perfect Summer Camp for Your Children

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DIY for Kids: Make Your Own Superhero Cape

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The Benefits of Sharing a Room with Your Baby

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5 Things You Can Do in the Early Years to Help Your Child’s Development

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How My Husband and I Keep the Spirit of My Father Alive with Our Kids

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Where to Find Nannies and Babysitters in New York City

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Orthodontia Basics Every Parent Should Know

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One Simple Thing We Do Every Week to Connect with Our Teens

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7 Ways to Get (and Stay) Closer to Your Teen

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How to Understand and Decode Your Baby's Cries

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What are Social-Emotional Skills and Why Are They Important for Children’s Development

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Skin Care Products for the Whole Family

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This Starry Slime Craft for Kids Will Get Your Little Ones Interested in Space

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5 Reasons It's Okay to Indulge in 'Lazy Parenting'

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5 Tips to Hire the Right Nanny for Your Family

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Why It's Important to Have a Will and How to Write One

Do you know who would have legal guardianship of your children if something were to happen to you or...

Is It Time for Your Family to Move to a New Home, Town, or Neighborhood?

The signs might be right in front of you: Maybe you and your family are feeling totally squished int...

What Your Teen Still Needs From You Even Though She Seems Grown-Up

If you have a teen, you probably look at him—on those rare moments when he isn’t holed up in his roo...

New Study Shows Emotional Suppression has Negative Outcomes on Children

Various studies show that kids are good at picking up "emotional residue" from their parents, accord...

10 Gifts Your Teens Will Love Even Though These Aren’t on Their Wish List

Now that you have teens on your hands, holiday gifts get more expensive—and it’s more difficult to s...

How to Save Money When Shopping for Holiday Gifts

It's the most wonderful time of year, when everyone is in good spirits and generous in giving. But i...

Glittery Crafts for the Holiday Season

Add a little sparkle to your holiday season with these crafty gift ideas, perfect for Christmas, Han...

How to Raise Teens Who Are World-Aware Global Citizens

In the current climate, it's important for everyone to be global citizens who are aware of what's ha...

The Pros and Cons of Elf on the Shelf

Happy holidays! Many of you who celebrate Christmas have already unpacked your Elf on the Shelf and ...

5 Ways to Involve Your Nanny in Holiday Celebrations

Holidays are an important time for your family and your nanny, but taking the time to think ahead, d...

My Family Saved Someone's Life

When a local family left a movie theater in Poughkeepsie, they came across a man, passed out in his ...

First Words Project Launches Free Online Resources for Parents of Young Children

Raising a young child is an exciting, and stressful, time for parents. From toddler-proofing your ho...

How Understanding Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence Can Boost Her Self-Esteem in the Digital Age

While there are a variety of positive effects of children using technology in their day-to-day lives...

How to Speed Clean Your House Before the Holiday Guests Arrive

If you have guests coming over but don't have time for a deep clean of the whole house, take these e...

How to Avoid Hackers and Cyberscams When Shopping Online

When you're shopping online, especially for gifts on Cyber Monday when the deals are out of this wor...

5 Ways to Instill Gratitude in Children

November is a time when we all tend to think about gratitude; your family is likely familiar with th...

5 Ways to Get Tweens and Teens Politically Active

With the current political environment, it’s more important than ever to make sure your tweens and t...

DMV Pilots New App to Cut Down on Underage Drinking

The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is the first in the nation to test new technology to...

Why I'm Not Urging My Quiet Child to Speak Up

How a Brooklyn mom is supporting her quiet child at home and in school. ...

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...

My Dream Car Helped Me Get Back in Gear After the Post-Baby Blues

One mom bought her dream car after having a baby—something some would say is "selfish"—as a way to r...

6 Milestones Your Teen Will Experience—And How You Can Cope

As your children grow older and progress through the teenage years, there are certain milestones she...

5 Ways to Help Your Teen Have an Active and Healthy Lifestyle

Good exercise and eating habits are vital and are best established at a young age. By teaching your ...

The Pros and Cons of Posting Pictures of Your Baby on Social Media

We all have moments we want to showcase on Instagram and Facebook—the one's that are posed, edited, ...

DIY Dream Catcher Craft for Children

Going to bed alone can be scary for children, especially those who tend to have nightmares or diffic...

5 Ways to Update Your Toddler Proofing Measures

When your little one starts walking and begins exploring in greater depth, you may start to wonder w...

Nickelodeon’s Blue’s Clues Reboot Has a New Name and a New Host

It’s official: Blue’s Clues is returning to Nickelodeon to delight a whole new generation of viewers...

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...

Nickelodeon to Celebrate 15th Annual Worldwide Day of Play

Go to any park, restaurant, or public space, and you’re all but guaranteed to see a child with their...

5 Reasons to be Glad Summer is Over

Your entire social media feed may be one long tribute to those sunny, blissful summer days, but some...

6 Reasons to Take a Teen to Riviera Nayarit, Mexico

If you’re looking for a family vacation to take with your teens, consider Riviera Nayarit in Mexico....

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...

Back to School Success Strategies for Parents

It's back-to-school season and we all know what that means, plenty of stress, school supply shopping...

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...

Get Your Kids Ready For Back-to-School and Other Quotables

It's back-to-school season! You know what that means- fall is coming, the weather's cooling down fin...

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...

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