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Holiday Guide 2009!
Whether your family is celebrating Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa this year, you'll find everything you need to get ready for the holiday season right here- family activities, arts & crafts, recipes, holiday shows, top toys, and more! (read the story...)
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 Getting the Best Shot
As a parent, you are always taking pictures of your children. Find out the best tips for great photos of your family. Don't miss the perfect shot of your children's activities, or the family gathering at birthdays, Christmas, Hanukah, or any other holiday or celebration. (read the story...)
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Say Cheese!
There are great family photographs to be captured in holiday celebrations, pictures you’ll look back on for decades to come. Following these few simple tips can make your pictures even better. (read the story...)
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Three Tips for a Happier Holiday
The holiday season should be a time of happiness, cheer, and celebration. A chance to spend time with your children, parents and other relatives. Don't let things including your kids attitudes, family complaints or trying to make your holiday perfect, get in the way of enjoying your time as a family. Instead of blaming, your spouse and your kids ask what you do around the holidays that gets under their skin. (read the story...)
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Alternatives to Overindulging Your Child
With all the economic turmoil, your family and other families may be forced to cut your holiday spending. But this should be thought of as a time to teach not only your children but also your entire family to be grateful for what they have and what the holidays are really about. Which ever holiday you celebrate, be it Christmas or Hanukah, your children will get so much more from volunteering at a holiday center then a material object. (read the story...)
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Hosting the Holidays? Don’t Drive Yourself Crazy
If you decide to host a big family gathering during the holidays, you can make it into fun activity, and even get your kids involved in the process. Older children can help in the kitchen, while younger kids can be occupied with other activities. You can have a great Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Hanukah and an overall memorable holiday season you, your children and your family will remember forever. (read the story...)
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Moments of Meaning During the Holiday Rush
I admit it. I love the holiday season, which seems to be getting longer each year. I love it all! But what I don’t like is that all the material aspects of ‘the season’ are making it more difficult for me — and you — to instill in our children a deeper, more spiritual feeling connected to whichever holiday we observe
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Featured Birthday Parties Listings for 11/16/2009
Discover children's birthday party planners, birthday party places and entertainers in the New York area. They also arrange parties in Westchester, Rockland, Fairfield Counties, and Long Island, both Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Many of these party resources will come to your home or serve as the host. If you are looking for a venue for your child's birthday party that will be exciting, safe, different and easy, check out the providers listed below or visit nymetroparents.com
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Featured After School Activities Listings for 11/16/2009
Are you in search of an after school children's program? Look for gymnastics classes, dance programs, (including ballet, tap, modern and jazz), art classes, martial arts programs - including karate, judo, tae kwon do and more, sports programs, swimming classes, horseback riding and more kids activities. These children activity providers serve New York City including Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens. These after school classes are found in Westchester, Rockland, Fairfield Counties, and Long Island, both Nassau and Suffolk Counties. You can find many children's programs listed below and hundreds on nymetroparents.com.
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Today's Family & Kids Activities in Fairfield-Nov 16
Daily activities for kids and the family are abound in Queens! Whether you want to spend the day with your children at a zoo, a museum, or just outdoors, we've got it all here. Making plans for next weekend for your family? Take a glance at the NY Metro Parents' calendar! (read the story...)
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Today's Family & Kids Activities in Queens-Nov 16
Daily activities for kids and the family are abound in Queens! Whether you want to spend the day with your children at a zoo, a museum, or just outdoors, we've got it all here. Making plans for next weekend for your family? Take a glance at the NY Metro Parents' calendar! (read the story...)
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Today's Family & Kids Activities in Brooklyn-Nov 16
Parents, don't let your children miss out on the fun! Here are some of today's kids and family activities in Brooklyn, from concerts and museums to decorating cupcakes and gardening! Want to see what's going on next weekend or when you have those few days off? Check out the NY Metro Parents' calendar! (read the story...)
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The New York Metro Parents Newsletter provides you with a complete weekly listing of the activities in and around your area!
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