Clowns.com will offer STEM-themed birthday parties starting January 2019. The science parties will consist of two scientists, Scientist X and Scientist Y (named after the chromosomes) each clad in lab coats, performing demonstrations and leading hands-on experiments with the kids. Experiments can be anything from making slime to learning about magnetic fields, each activity tailored to your child's age group.

Dec 10, 2018

Donate New or Gently Used Coats to Massage Outpost, Williamsburg, and Greenpoint

Massage DUMBO, Williamsburg, and Greenpoint are accepting new or gently-used coat donations in exchange for $20 off your first massage. Donations will be delivered to local New York Cares Coat Drive warehouses. From there, homeless shelters, community organizations, and groups assisting people in need will distribute the coats. In the past 30 years, 2 million coats have been delivered through this effort.

Dec 10, 2018

New Study Shows Emotional Suppression has Negative Outcomes on Children

Various studies show that kids are good at picking up "emotional residue" from their parents, according to Sara Waters, Ph.D., assistant professor in the department of human development at Washington State University. Because kids are good at picking up subtle cues from emotions, if they feel something negative has happened but parents are acting normal and not addressing it, they get confused from the two conflicting messages being sent, says Dr. Waters. Rather than suppressing emotions in front of your children, a study from WSU Vancouver suggests that the best course of action is to let kids see a healthy conflict, from start to resolution, which will benefit their long-term emotional intelligence.

Dec 10, 2018

What to See in Qatar if You're Planning to Go with Your Family for 2022 FIFA World Cup

The big news in the soccer world is Qatar is hosting the World Cup in 2022—and the good news for soccer fans of all ages around the world is Qatar is an ideal place for family vacations. It’s safe, there’s plenty to do, and the locals are very friendly. This is the first time the World Cup is being held in an Arab country. Few people know much about this small Middle Eastern Country, and that’s about to change. Here's what you need to know for your family vacation to Qatar.

Dec 08, 2018

The Secret to a Beautiful Face: Orthodontics

Orthodontists can help kids breathe properly, and look better too.

Where to Celebrate Hanukkah on Long Island

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights that remembers the miracle of lamp oil lasting for eight days, is celebrated this year from December 2-10. Here's our list of the best events to celebrate Hanukkah, or learn about Jewish culture, from menorah lightings to musical performances and yummy foods. Experience Hanukkah in New York City regardless of your county, be it Suffolk or Nassau county. Also check out our roundups for Hanukkah events in Westchester, Rockland, and Bergen counties and New York City.

Nov 16, 2018

IKEA is Coming to the Upper East Side

The rumors are true, IKEA U.S. announced on Monday that it will be opening its first city store on the Upper East Side! The new location is contributing to the company's commitment to bringing IKEA to urban areas. The "IKEA Planning Studio" is slated to open in Manhattan in the spring of 2019. The store will open at 999 Third Avenue.

Dec 07, 2018

Cultural Festivals & Events in the NYC Area

Part of what makes New York City great is that it is a melting pot of cultures and ethnicities. You can teach your kids about different cultures through museum visits and books, or you can take to the streets to experience these cultures for yourself. Check out this list of 2018's cultural events and festivals in NYC and the surrounding area, and get to celebrating with your family!

Oct 25, 2018

Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in the New York Area

Find local Christmas tree farms to cut your own Christmas tree in the New York area for the holiday season.

Oct 23, 2018

Infant Ibuprofen from CVS, Walmart, and Family Dollar Has Been Recalled

A recall has been issued for over-the-counter infant ibuprofen sold by the retailers CVS, Family Dollar, and Walmart, according to Tris Pharma. The Concentrated Oral Suspension, USP (NSAID) 50mg per 1.25mL could potentially have concentrations of ibuprofen that are too high and therefore dangerous.

Dec 06, 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 Dustin.

Aug 14, 2018

Instagram-Worthy Moments from Kids' Activities & Programs in Queens

We asked some of our Queens partners to provide photos of the activities that go on in their walls. We posted the results to the @NYMetroParents Instagram account and are publishing them below. What follows are beautiful, dynamic photos of after-school activities, performances, health care professionals, schools, summer camps, and other child-focused businesses throughout Queens, including services for children in Jackson Heights, Middle Village, Forest Hills, Fresh Meadows, Little Neck, Bayside, Astoria, Glendale, Elmhurst, and Flushing.

Dec 08, 2018

Instagram-Worthy Moments from Kids' Activities & Programs in Manhattan

We asked some of our Manhattan partners to provide photos of the activities that go on in their walls. We posted the results to the @NYMetroParents Instagram account and are publishing them below. What follows are beautiful, dynamic photos of after-school activities, performances, health care professionals, schools, summer camps, and other child-focused businesses throughout Manhattan, including services for children in Tribeca, the Lower East Side, Greenwich Village, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, the Bronx, Harlem, Kips Bay, Murray Hill, Gramercy, Chelsea, Nolita, and Midtown.

Dec 08, 2018

Instagram-Worthy Moments from Kids' Activities & Programs in Nassau County

We asked some of our Nassau County partners to provide photos of the activities that go on in their walls. We posted the results to the @NYMetroParents Instagram account and are publishing them below. What follows are beautiful, dynamic photos of after-school activities, performances, health care professionals, schools, summer camps, and other child-focused businesses throughout Nassau County, including services for children in Cold Spring Harbor, Farmingdale, Hempstead, Middle Island, Greenvale, Garden City, East Meadow, Jericho, Huntington, Glen Head, Melville, Mineola, Wheatley Heights, Huntington Station, and Port Washington.

Dec 08, 2018

Instagram-Worthy Moments from Kids' Activities & Programs in Suffolk County

We asked some of our Suffolk County partners to provide photos of the activities that go on in their walls. We posted the results to the @NYMetroParents Instagram account and are publishing them below. What follows are beautiful, dynamic photos of after-school activities, performances, health care professionals, schools, summer camps, and other child-focused businesses throughout Suffolk County, including services for children in East Setauket, Aquebogue, Central Islip, Ronkonkoma, Riverhead, Smithtown, North Lindenhurst, Northport Village, Dix Hills, Southampton, Miller Place, Huntington, Melville, Bellport, and Wheatley Heights.

Dec 08, 2018

Instagram-Worthy Moments from Kids' Activities & Programs in Westchester

We asked some of our Westchester County partners to provide photos of the activities that go on in their walls. We posted the results to the @NYMetroParents Instagram account and are publishing them below. What follows are beautiful, dynamic photos of after-school activities, performances, health care professionals, schools, summer camps, and other child-focused businesses throughout Westchester County, including services for children in Mamaroneck, White Plains, Scarsdale, New Rochelle, Larchmont, Hawthorne, Briarcliff Manor, Dobbs Ferry, Eastchester, Purchase, Mount Vernon, and Rye, and in nearby Greenwich and Stamford, CT.

Dec 08, 2018