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Ballet Academy East, an Upper East Side dance training facility for beginners through professionals, will award 15 male dancers in the Pre-Professional Division full-tuition scholarships for the 2018-2019 school year. On Monday, Sept. 17, boys ages 7-18 can audition for the Pre-Professional Division Program for the opportunity to be awarded one of the scholarships.

Aug 20, 2018

Brooklyn Children's House Daycare and Preschool Open for Enrollment

Brooklyn Children's House in Bedford Stuyvesant is open for enrollment and offers half-day, full-day, and extended-day care and education for children ages 2 through 5.

Aug 20, 2018

16 Things to Do to Baby Proof Your Home

If you’re a first-time parent, bringing baby home from the hospital can feel scary, so baby proofing your home in the month before your due date will give you peace of mind. Courtney Ilarraza, co-founder of Baby Bodyguards, a full-service baby and child safety company based in New York City, shares 16 things you need to do before bringing home your bundle of joy.

Aug 17, 2018

8 Things to Do on Roosevelt Island with Kids

Home to many families, Roosevelt Island has a great selection of kid-friendly activities. Located in between Manhattan and Queens on the East River, the 2-mile Manhattan neighborhood has something for everyone, whether your child wants to run around or loves to relax.

Aug 17, 2018

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 Cody.*

Family Day Trips and Destinations in NY, NJ, CT, MA, and PA

From museums and parks to festivals and beaches, this list has something for everyone, all within easy traveling distance from the New York City area, including Upstate New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania.

Jun 01, 2018

When To Visit NYC's Museums, Zoos, and Gardens Admission Free

When to catch free admission at NYC's children's museums, zoos, aquariums, and botanical gardens.

Jun 26, 2018

How Foster Care Changes Lives

Aug 14, 2018

Awesome Family Events Happening This Weekend in Nassau County

Plan your weekend with our round-up of the best things to do with kids in Nassau County this Saturday and Sunday.

Aug 20, 2018

The Edward K. Ellington Magnet School of Science, Technology, and the Arts Welcomes New Schoolyard

On May 22, the Edward K. Ellington Magnet School of Science, Technology, and the Arts (PS 140Q) revealed its new schoolyard. The project was started and completed within the Borough and district officials as well as community members were invited to the special opening ceremony, as were the school’s attendees, who had vital roles in the making of the park.

Jul 11, 2018

6 Ways to Give Your Child's Confidence a Boost

These simple steps will encourage your kid to believe in himself.

Jan 30, 2018

Ballet Academy East to Offer 15 Full-Tuition Scholarships to Male Pre-Professional Dancers for 2018-2019

Aug 20, 2018

Brooklyn Children's House Daycare and Preschool Open for Enrollment

Brooklyn Children's House in Bedford Stuyvesant is open for enrollment and offers half-day, full-day, and extended-day care and education for children ages 2 through 5.

Aug 20, 2018

Park Slope to Host Brooklyn's Newest Food Festival

Don’t let anyone fool you—summer is still going strong. Before school starts and schedules get chaotic, savor those long, carefree days of summer by capping the night with an excellent meal at an even better price. Park Slope is welcoming a brand new 10-day food festival by the 5th Avenue BID, the North Flatbush BID, and the Park Slope Chamber of Commerce. During the first annual event, from August 20 through August 30, local residents and visitors can take advantage of special deals at restaurants in and around Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Aug 16, 2018

IDNYC Card Now Available to Children Ages 10 and Older

Children as young as 10 years old can now get an IDNYC card, a free identification card available to New York City residents. Through the program, which was introduced in 2015, New York City residents who apply receive a government-issued photo identification card that serves as an acceptable form of photo identification, plus provides access to services and programs offered by the city, as well as local businesses.

Aug 16, 2018

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square Brings the First Escape Theme Adventure to NYC

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square, the world’s museum for weird, out-of-this-world enthusiasts, opened Ripley’s Relic, an interactive adventure with “scientific discovery” for the whole family, this June. This interactive, escape adventure takes visitors on an underground quest to unlock puzzles and decipher scientific symbols. The attraction is great for families, date night, or even a New Yorker in a rush!

Aug 15, 2018