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22 Best Cut-Your-Own Christmas Tree Farms Near NYC
Head to a Christmas tree farm near NYC to cut your own Christmas tree. This list includes tree farms...
Ice-Skating in NYC: The Top 23 Rinks in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Nearby
The best places to go ice skating in NYC, indoors and outdoor. Find the best rinks in Brooklyn, Quee...
The Top 10 Spots to Go Berry Picking in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
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The Top 10 Beaches for Families to Visit in NYC, Long Island, and Westchester
Get hours, guidelines, and more for the best Long Island Beaches, NYC beaches, and beaches in Westc...
Family-Friendly Amusement Parks in the New York Area
Find out which amusement parks are open in the New York area, and which are currently closed during ...
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...
Horseback Riding Lessons for Kids in the New York Area
Who would have thought there would be so many places to take horseback riding lessons in and around...
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...
Where to Mini Golf with the Family in the New York Area
These are the best mini golf courses in NYC, Long Island, andWestchester County. Plan the perfect fa...
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...
The Best Places for Kids to Go Indoor Rock Climbing In & Near NYC
Here are the very best family-friendly places in and around NYC for indoor rock climbing....
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, ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze on the Hudson
The Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze in Croton-on-Hudson has everything from standard Jack-o'-lanterns to...
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...
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...
Car Seat Inspection Sites on Long Island
Looking for a place on Long Island that will safely install your child's car seat? These spots on Lo...
Car Seat Inspection Sites in NYC
Looking for a place in NYC that will safely install your child's car seat? These spots in Manhattan,...
Greenmarkets, Flea Markets, and Farmers Markets in Manhattan
Before you battle the lines at the grocery or department store, consult our comprehensive list of Ma...
2010 Nassau Coliseum Fair in Uniondale, NY
The 2010 Nassau Coliseum Fair, the largest event of its kind in the New York metro area, will take p...
Nationwide Campout Kicks Off Summer
The National Wildlife Federation will sponsor The Great American Backyard Campout this June to encou...
Where to Go Maple Sugaring Near NYC: Southeast NY and Connecticut
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Harry Potter and the Times Square Exhibit
Harry Potter: The Exhibition returns to NYC's Times Square for a five-month run, featuring first-rou...
Best Beaches for Families in Connecticut
Check out the best beaches in Connecticut for swimming, fishing, picnicking, sailing, and just plain...
Best Beaches on Long Island for Families
Whether you prefer the dramatic cliffs and rocky shores of the Sound, the ocean’s rough waves, or th...
Car Seat Inspection Sites in the NYC Area
Want to know where to get your child's car seat checked, to make sure it's meeting safety guidelines...
Soccer Ball Cupcakes Recipe
Using the soccer ball baking pan from Zenker (frieling.com), you can treat your kids—or any soccer l...
Flavorful Birthday Party Favors & Fun Themes
Check out these creative, "flavorful" birthday party favors and ideas—for kids of all ages—from Wonk...
Rockland County Little League Softball All-Stars Achieve Great Success at State Level and Beyond
Four Rockland County little league softball all-star teams became New York state champions this year...
New Children's Library Discovery Center Opens in Jamaica, Queens
Jamaica is now home to the Helen M. Marshall Children's Library Discovery Center, a world-class chil...
Ask the Expert: Why Do Students with Special Needs Require Multisensory Teaching Methods?
We asked Rhonda Boltax, a learning disabilities specialist and the founder of Keys to Reading in Gre...
Off-Broadway Review: 'Voca People' is a Wildly Entertaining Blend of Sci-Fi and Show Biz
The Voca People, an octet of audio-crazed aliens, have landed at NYC's Westside Theatre in an Off-Br...
4 Tips on How to Monitor What Your Kids Are Watching on TV
With Premiere Week beginning, your family might be planning a few nights of channel surfing and TV w...
United Way of Westchester and Putnam Installs First Born Learning Trail in Westchester County
Westchester County's first Born Learning Trail, developed by the United way of Westchester and Putna...
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio Urges Public School Parents in Brooklyn to Sign a 'Count on Me' Pledge
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio stopped by P.S. 67 in Brooklyn on the first day of school to urge par...
J.K. Rowling Gives Us More Harry Potter with New Site: Pottermore
October marks the launch of Pottermore, a website created by J.K. Rowling to allow us muggles to ent...
Ask the Expert: What Are Your Top 5 Tips for Raising Confident Kids?
Gina Otto, author of "Cassandra's Angel" and international children's advocate, provides the followi...
Ask the Expert: How Can I Get My Child with Autism to Engage in Less Self-Stimulation?
We asked Michelle Colletti, an occupational therapist who practices in the NYC area, to give her ins...
Ask the Expert: Is Breakfast Really the Most Important Meal for Kids?
Rebecca Meyerson, a certified nutrition counselor, discusses the importance of breakfast for kids an...
East Side Training Opens on the Upper East Side
East Side Training is a new fitness facility on the Upper East Side that offers boot camp programs a...
New Website Profiles Private and Public Schools in NYC
A new website by EduProfile includes profiles on thousands of private and public schools in New York...
PlayTogether NYC Helps Children Build Confidence Through Play
PlayTogether NYC, a certified preschool, opens its doors on the Upper West Side, offering a play-bas...
A New Documentary on Tourette Syndrome Discusses the Stigmas, Myths, and Misconceptions about the Disorder
Although an estimated 200,000 kids and adults suffer from Tourette Syndrome, there are still many st...
Toilet Training Guide for Children with Special Needs
Potty training can be trying for any family—but when your child has developmental delays, including ...
How to Potty Train a Child with Special Needs: Step-by-Step Instructions
When you have a child with special needs, toilet training can seem pretty impossible, but there is g...
When Your Child Has a Learning Disability: Taking the First Steps
It is a daunting task for parents to work through a child’s disability. They must arm themselves wit...
The Best of the Rest of the Web: Love That Max, Terrible Teachers, and Bully Action
From our October "Special Parent" issue: check out our latest roundup of thought-provoking, observan...
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities Honors Three Outstanding Teens from the New York City Area
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities honored seven teens from across the country this year with you...
Grandparents and Children with Special Needs
When parents are busy raising a child who has special needs, grandparents’ support can be a vital re...
YouTube and Cutting: A Dangerous Combination for Kids & Teens
On YouTube the most disturbing phenomenon is kids doing hurtful things to themselves and then sharin...
Hit the Books…and Then the Ball
Rich Kammerer from Parents "R" Talking discusses helping students balance their time between keeping...
Swimmers Raise More Than $8,000 for United Hospice of Rockland
Participants in Rockland County's first-ever Swim for Hospice charity event raised thousands of doll...
3 Ways to Keep Your Baby Safe from Unseen Chemicals and Household Toxins
In honor of National Baby Safety Month, pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene shares three ways to keep your ...
New York Life Foundation Awards $750,000 in Grants to Harlem Children's Zone and New Visions for Public Schools
These grants from the New York Life Foundation will help support college readiness initiatives in th...
Top Things to Do with Kids in Nassau County, Long Island - September 2011
We've hand-picked the best things to do with kids in Nassau County, Long Island, from our September ...
Smart Shoppers Can Support Underserved NYC Teens with the Opportunity Card
Those who purchase an Opportunity Card to benefit the NYC nonprofit Futures and Options can save 20 ...
What I Learned on My Summer Vacation
Brooke Foster from Mommy Moi discusses some life-enriching tips she's learned this summer....
Top Things to Do with Kids in Suffolk County, Long Island - September 2011
We've hand-picked the best things to do with kids in Suffolk from our September calendar. This month...
September 11 Memorial Events on Long Island
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Here, we've rounded up several memorial an...
Eight Alternatives to Slapping or Spanking Children
Corporal punishment (hitting, slapping, spanking) can result in a number of personal tragedies, such...
Top Things to Do with Kids in Manhattan - September 2011
We've hand-picked the most fun things to do with kids in Manhattan from our September 2011 calendar ...
September 11 Memorial Events in Manhattan
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Here, we've rounded up several memorial an...
What to Do with Kids in Mystic, Connecticut
Take the family to nearby Mystic, Connecticut, a coastal New England town with a big history, small-...
Two Long Island Teens Win A.L.L.Y. Awards at 2011 International Year of Youth Culmination Celebration
Long Island residents Olivia Bouler and Rachel Shuster were given A.L.L.Y. awards honoring their lea...
Two Manhattan Teens Win A.L.L.Y. Awards at 2011 International Year of Youth Culmination Celebration
Two NYC teens were honored with A.L.L.Y. Awards for the positive changes they've made in their commu...
NASA's Final Mission Crew Visits the American Museum of Natural History
The four crew members from NASA's Atlantis STS-135 space shuttle, the organization's last space shut...
NYC Autism Speaks Gala Raises More than $66,000
Autism Speaks' third annual Autism Speaks to Young Professionals summer gala, held in NYC, raised mo...
Emergency Preparedness Tips for Pregnant Women and New Parents
As residents of the East Coast ready for the first hurricane of the 2011 season, the March of Dimes ...
Free Helpline Connects Hudson Valley Residents to Wide Variety of Resources in Storm Emergency
Residents should add the free and confidential Hudson Valley Region 2-1-1 helpline to their list of ...
New Study Reveals Women Lose Sleep Over Finances More than Men
With the state of the economy on everyone's mind, it's not surprising that many families are experie...
Simon Says: Overcoming Autism Through Play
Special needs mom and Inside Schools blogger Marni Goltsman discusses how her autistic son has gaine...
How Kids with Special Needs can Build Healthy Friendships
It can be difficult for kids with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) or other special needs to make fri...
How To Prepare Your Kids for an Organized and Successful Back-to-School Experience
If you are having trouble getting your kids into the back-to-school mentality, use the following tip...
Family Travel: Child-Friendly Hong Kong
Travel site Momaboard asks a new dad and transplanted New Yorker Saurav Das to tell us what it's lik...
Kumon Centers Open in Prospect Heights and Gravesent-West
Two new Kumon Learning Centers in Brooklyn are offering math and reading help to kids in Prospect He...
Mathnasium Opens in Brooklyn Heights
Mathnasium, a math tutoring and learning center for kids, opened a new center in Brooklyn Heights, t...
The Little Backyardigans Play Room Opens in Brooklyn
The Little Backyardigans Play Room in Brooklyn helps children transition smoothly to a full school d...
Earthquake Coping Tips for Parents
The American Humane Association offers tips to help children deal with concerns that may arise follo...
Stuff We Like: Just For Fun
Check out our most recent lineup of favorite products for kids, featuring everything from an adorabl...
Simple Ways to Help Kids Excel in Math and Science (Even If You Don't)
Remember when your kid's math homework was more addition and subtraction than graphing calculator fu...
Tips for Surviving Potty Training Trauma
Samantha from the mom blog 'Have Sippy, Will Travel' lists her tips for helping parents potty train ...
Saving Money on Your Kid's Back-to-School Shopping is as Easy as Learning the ABCs
With summer ending and fall nearly in full swing, it's time for kids to gear up for another school y...
Top Things to Do with Kids in Queens - September 2011
We've hand-picked the best kids' events in Queens from our September 2011 calendar. Among tons of fa...
September 11 Memorial Events in Queens
This September marks the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Commemorate the events with...
Kate Tempesta's Urban Golf Academy Opens in Brooklyn
Kate Tempesta's Urban Golf Academy opened a new location in Brooklyn, offering golf lessons to kids ...
The Many Benefits of Individual Sports
Encouraging participation from a young age is important because individual sports such as tennis, go...
Westchester's Ridge Hill Offers Shopping, Dining, Entertainment, and Luxury Living in Yonkers
Westchester's Ridge Hill, the new mixed-use community in Yonkers, has become a shopping and dining d...
Comcast Now Offers Internet Essentials to Low-Income Families
Comcast's new Internet Essentials provides low-income families with affordable Internet service and ...
Top Things to Do with Kids in Brooklyn - September 2011
We've handpicked the best things to do with kids in Brooklyn from our September 2011 calendar. Check...
September 11 Memorial Events in Brooklyn
Commemorate the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with these family-appropriate memorial events i...
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