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Conquering Bake Sales: Baking Allergen-Free Treats
Gluten-free, nut-free, vegan—with variety of dietary needs becoming more common, baking treats for your kid’s class can be a minefield. Here’s how to win the battle.
Sep 18, 2017
How to Make a Cardboard Ring Toss
Step-by-step directions to make a cardboard ring toss for your child's next birthday party
Sep 18, 2017
How to Eat Pizza for Every Meal
We found recipes so you can make pizza for every meal—and even dessert!
Sep 15, 2017
Where to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in the New York Area
Events to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month throughout the New York area.
Sep 15, 2017
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Top Five Parent Mistakes You Can Avoid
Tips for staying on the path to good parenting right from the start
Fairytale Island Indoor Playground and Café to Open in Bay Ridge
Fairytale Island, an indoor playground and café for children ages 1-12, will open late September in Bay Ridge.
Sep 06, 2017
How to Tie-Dye with Food Coloring
Nothing evokes summer quite like tie-dyeing T-shirts with your kids. Here are directions for an Eco-friendly tie-dye option—tie-dye with food coloring—from "More Boredom Busters".
May 18, 2015
How to Recognize When a Child is Gifted
How to tell if your child is gifted, a prodigy, or just plain smart—and what to do about it
Sep 01, 2017
Why Do So Many Gifted and Talented Children Hate To Write?
Disliking to write is a widespread phenomenon, affecting as many as 50 percent of gifted kids--here’s how to change their minds just a little.
Jun 26, 2017
Pick Your Own Apples in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
Find u-pick apple orchards and farms in the NYC area, including Long Island, Southeast New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, that offer pick-your-own apples in the fall. In addition to apple picking, many of these farms also offer fun fall extras like hay rides, corn mazes, animal petting zoos, and apple cider pressing.
Jun 11, 2014
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Why Breastfeeding Support is Important for New and Expectant Mothers
Support groups like Allied Breastfeeding Support offer new and expectant moms all the help they need when it comes to questions or concerns about breastfeeding.
Oct 27, 2016
LI Parents Day 2017: An Afternoon of Fun for Kids, Info for Parents
LI Parents Day will be held 11am-3pm on Sunday, September 17, at Long Island University’s Pratt Recreation Center (720 Northern Blvd. in Brookville).
Aug 30, 2017
Music Together with Music and Me Hosts Pajama Parties
Music Together® with Music and Me will be hosting pajama parties in Bayside and Astoria Aug. 29 and 31, respectively.
Aug 24, 2017
Raine and Riley's Opens New Location in Bay Ridge
Raine and Riley's, a children's clothing store, moved to a new location within Bay Ridge—here's a peek inside.
Aug 24, 2017
See Snoopy Wear Couture Just in Time for New York Fashion Week
Snoopy & Belle in Fashion will feature the ‘Peanuts’ characters in designer costumes.
Aug 24, 2017
The New York City Fair Is Coming to Belmont Park in September
The New York City Fair will be held Sept. 1-4 at Belmont Park in Elmont, and feature rides, games, and kid-friendly guest appearances.
Aug 23, 2017
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Amazing Facts About Babies and Music
All children are musical at birth and can respond to music around them.
Dec 22, 2016
The Best Family Day Trips
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