The Kew-Forest School in Forest Hills is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a series of events and activities planned throughout the 2018-2019 school year. A centennial gala will be held at the Queens Museum in Flushing Meadows Corona Park this Saturday, October 13 from 6:30-10:30pm. The event will include dinner, cocktails, dancing, and an auction to raise money for the school.

Oct 12, 2018

Hope for Depression Research Foundation Announces Giving Tuesday Campaign

Its so easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the holiday season—to stress out about finding the "it" toy for your child or getting to the market before they sell out of fresh turkey. However, #GivingTuesday, a day created by New York City's 92nd Street Y, aims to change our perspective this holiday season by encouraging people to take a moment to consider the more important things. Hope for Depression Research Foundation will participate in #GivingTuesday on November 27 by encouraging individuals to change the world.

Oct 12, 2018

Joyous Music School to Offer Beginner Music Classes at new Hicksville Location

Starting on November 1, Joyous Music School will offer its beginning level music classes for children ages 3 to 6 at its new Hicksville location. This non-committal program is geared to prepare young musicians for next level individualized training. Classes will be held once a week and will be 45 minutes long.

Oct 11, 2018

Buckley Country Day School Students Sing National Anthem at Citi Field

On September 25, a group of students from Buckley Country Day School in Roslyn sang the National Anthem at Citi Field prior to the game between the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves. More than 50 sixth, seventh, and eighth graders would not let the rainy weather dampen their spirits and belted out a terrific rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, under the direction of Mrs. Dianna Baritot.

Oct 11, 2018

Curious Students. Experienced Teachers. Endless Potential.

How can we encourage and teach our children to be independent, confident learners in the classroom? At Basis Independent Brooklyn, a PreK-grade 12 private school rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, students learn how to proactively take ownership of their education.

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

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

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

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

The Kew-Forest School in Forest Hills Celebrates 100 Years With Events This School Year

Oct 12, 2018

Joyous Music School to Offer Beginner Music Classes at new Hicksville Location

Oct 11, 2018

Buckley Country Day School Students Sing National Anthem at Citi Field

Oct 11, 2018

NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and The American Lung Association Host “Freedom from Smoking Group Quit Program”

NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and The American Lung Association will host a free eight-week program for members of the community to learn about how to quit smoking that began on Thursday, October 4th at Primary Care Center, 182-15/19 Horace Harding Expressway in Fresh Meadows.

Oct 10, 2018

Brooklyn Music School Now Offering Music Therapy Programs For Kids and Adults

Kids and adults can now participate in any of the four new music therapy programs that just launched at Brooklyn Music School, including MusiKids for children ages 5-7. Classes for the fall trimester began on September 30 and each session ranges from 45 minutes to an hour. All services are provided by board-certified music therapists or the resident licensed creative art therapist.

Oct 10, 2018