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Westchester's A-Game Sports Welcomes New Director of Basketball Programming
William Council, known as “Coach Billy,” joined the team this month as the Director of Basketball Programming and Operations. He plans to bring a broad spectrum of basketball programming, training and playing opportunities to children and athletes of all ages in Westchester, New York City, and surrounding communities in January of 2019.
Oct 18, 2018
Westchester Jewish Center Welcomes New Director of Early Childhood Center and Launches Music and Movement Program
This October, Westchester Jewish Center launched a monthly music and movement program called ShaJam for preschoolers and younger. In September, it welcomed Ann Pardes as the new director of the Early Childhood Center.
Oct 18, 2018
6 Ways to Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet This Flu Season
Kids will bring home more than homework once they’re back in school. They also bring home plenty of germs. With that in mind, it's a good idea to check your medicine cabinet and ensure it's fully stocked and ready for any sick days that may arise. (The common cold is a leading cause of missed days from school.) Parents should brace themselves for cuts, bites, scrapes, and other maladies. Be prepared this flu season for whatever sickness your little ones pick up.
Oct 18, 2018
How To Celebrate Diwali In NYC
Diwali is India’s most important festival of the year and celebrated by millions across the world. Known as the festival of lights and Hindu New Year, it’s a chance to show appreciation for friends, family and good fortune. Enjoy traditional activities like lanterns, Indian dancing and music, diyas and ranjoli at one of these great events leading up to the actual day of celebration on October 19, 2017. Check out these places to celebrate Diwali in New York City, including activities in Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn.
Oct 17, 2018
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Pick Your Own Pumpkin Farms in NY, NJ, and CT
October is the perfect month to take an adventure to the farms and fields for a little pick-your-own family fun. Spend a day in the pumpkin patch and bring home gourds small and large for painting, carving, and cooking.
Sep 17, 2018
Where to Celebrate Labor Day in the NYC Area
Looking for some great Labor Day events for your kids? Lucky for you, we've compiled a list of the best places for families to spend the holiday weekend and celebrate Labor Day in the New York metro area, from family-friendly parades to special events. Whether you're looking to beat the heat with Labor Day themed museum activities, or enjoy the last days of summer at the beach, we've got you covered.
Aug 29, 2018
Family-Friendly Fall Festivals in the New York City Area
Breathe in that crisp air, take a sip of your fresh-pressed cider, and enjoy the foliage, because fall has finally arrived in New York. And with fall comes all the best opportunities to spend time with your family, whether you're looking to pick apples, mosey through a pumpkin patch, or get spooky for the Halloween season. Though there are endless fall activities to enjoy, let's not forget all the fall festivals! With that said, here are the best fall festivals happening in your area, whether you're in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, or Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, or Rockland and Bergen counties.
Oct 03, 2018
Family-Friendly Corn Mazes in the NYC Area
The leaves are changing color and the crisp autumn air is finally here, reminding us of all the fall festive activities there are for the entire family! Whether it be fall festivals, apple picking, or pumpkin picking, we want you to have the best fall ever! Looking for a way to spend quality time with your child? Sometimes, that includes a nature getaway and a little “cornfusion.” Here’s an a-maze-ing list of corn mazes across New York City, Westchester and Rockland Counties, Upstate New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Long Island and Connecticut, where you can go to (safely) get lost and have fun!
Sep 24, 2018
10 Tips for Apple Picking
Fall is finally here! With Labor Day weekend behind us it’s time to bust out the pumpkin spice coffees and cinnamon-scented candles and get down to some seasonally inspired activities. And what better way to have a wholesome fall day than by going apple picking with your family? This quintessential fall activity is perfect for kids of all ages, whether you’re trying to get your moody teen to spend some time with the family, or you’re looking to take your little ones to a place where they can use their “outside voices.”
Sep 06, 2018
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The Benefits of Fostering a Child
Foster care changes lives in the nicest of ways—just ask Ann LiPuma of Wantagh, NY. She still vividly remembers the day she received an e-mail from Berkshire Farms Center & Services for Youth, asking if she’d be interested in becoming a foster parent to a 3-year-old boy. Ann, who had fostered a few other children previously, decided she had room in her life and her heart to take another child under her wing. Soon, she was introduced to Dustin.
Aug 14, 2018
Westchester's A-Game Sports Welcomes New Director of Basketball Programming
William Council, known as “Coach Billy,” joined the team this month as the Director of Basketball Programming and Operations. He plans to bring a broad spectrum of basketball programming, training and playing opportunities to children and athletes of all ages in Westchester, New York City, and surrounding communities in January of 2019.
Oct 18, 2018
Westchester Jewish Center Welcomes New Director of Early Childhood Center and Launches Music and Movement Program
This October, Westchester Jewish Center launched a monthly music and movement program called ShaJam for preschoolers and younger. In September, it welcomed Ann Pardes as the new director of the Early Childhood Center.
Oct 18, 2018
New York Rangers to Host Special Hockey Clinic for Kids
If your kids are glued to the television when the Rangers step on the ice, now’s their chance to get in on the action. On Thursday, October 18 from 6-8 pm, the New York Rangers will host 120 Junior Rangers youth hockey players for an instructional clinic with current players Marc Staal and Brendan Smith.
Oct 16, 2018
The Art League of Long Island Offering Fall Workshops for Kids and Teens
Among other fall highlights, the Art League of Long Island is offering a special one-day workshop in “Calligraphy with Howard Rose” on October 20 from 10am to 12pm, where kids ages 7-14 learn the art of beautiful lettering. In addition, the Portfolio Prep class starting November 13 is perfect for teens with plans for a career in the arts, as they will need a portfolio to gain entry to the college of their choice.
Oct 15, 2018
Academy of Holy Angels Students Raise Money for Crucial Medical Care of World Smile Day
A child's smile is one of the first milestones new parents have to look forward to, but for parents of children with a cleft lip or palate, that journey is a long and arduous one. To help these families students at The Academy of the Holy Angels celebrated World Smile Day on October 5, with activities to promote Operation Smile, a non-profit organization that provides free corrective surgeries for individuals with cleft lip and palate.
Oct 15, 2018
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Signs of a Gifted Baby or Toddler
Let’s first understand what’s “normal” for a one year old. Developmentally, by twelve months, a child can say a few words, imitate your voice, distinguish different sounds and understand simple instructions like, “Drink your juice”. Does that sound crazy to you? Was your child doing these things before six months of age?
Jun 12, 2018
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