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How to Make Día de Los Muertos Cookies
One of the best parts of living in NYC is constantly experiencing the different cultures that surround us. I spent some time living in Mexico, and I fell in love with all of the colorful and lively skeleton trinkets. I wanted to bring these beautiful skeletons, a symbol of Día de los Muertos, to NYC by creating these cute and colorful skeleton cookies, not only for this Mexican holiday, but also as a fun Halloween treat.
Oct 18, 2019
Your Child’s American Girl Doll Can Receive Check-Ups at the American Girl Place in NYC
At the new American Girl Doll Hospitals in New York City and Chicago, kids can bring their dolls in for checkups, dental care, surgery, repairs, and more. This interactive play experience is designed to broaden the scope of how kids can play with their American Girls, while normalizing health care for kids–plus repairing dolls that have been subjected to some rougher play. While more extensive repairs require dolls to be shipped to American Girl’s headquarters in Middleton, Wisconsin, dolls can get cleaned up and look brand-new again in NYC.
Oct 18, 2019
Stony Brook University's New Children's Hospital Is Complete
Stony Brook University celebrated the opening of the new Stony Brook Children’s Hospital on October 17 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This new hospital will expand Stony Brook’s capacity to meet kids’ health needs across Long Island. The hospital is designed with kids in mind, and will feature separate child and teen playrooms, common areas like an outdoor garden, and a classroom with WiFi so students can keep up with their schoolwork. Even the menus will be kid-focused. Families and visitors can find support and comfort in the new Ronald McDonald Family Room.
Oct 18, 2019
NYC Advocates Demand ‘Immediate Action’ to Overhaul Special Education Complaint System
This is part of an ongoing collaborative series between Chalkbeat and THE CITY investigating learning differences, special education and other education challenges in city schools.
Oct 17, 2019
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5 Benefits of Immersion Education
There are myriad options for parents who want their children to learn a second (or third or fourth) language, from after-school activities and in-school classes to international and bilingual schools. But the most successful way to become proficient in another language is learning through immersion, according to Sharon Huang, founder of HudsonWay Immersion School, a Spanish and Mandarin full-immersion school with campuses in New Jersey and Manhattan.
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.
Jul 26, 2019
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.
Aug 13, 2019
Times Square With Kids: It's Not Just for Tourists
Despite its reputation, Times Square is perfect for a family outing, offering a variety of things to do with kids in the heart of New York City.
Aug 13, 2019
5 Tips to Help You Save for Your Kids' College
Every parent wonders how they can best save for their kids’ college plans, but preparing for college requires more than just saving: You have to develop goals, talk to your kids about which colleges they’re considering, and get creative in order to save. All of this can seem overwhelming, and it’s hard to know where to start. If your family is like many surveyed in Sallie Mae’s How America Pays for College 2019 report, however, you consider college an investment in your child–so Sallie Mae, a planning, savings, and paying for college-focused company, has developed four big tips to help families plan, save, and pay for college.
Sep 25, 2019
Pumpkin Picking in the New York Metro Area
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 30, 2019
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New Head Lice Clinic Offers Super-Fast Removal
Millions of kids throughout the United States get head lice every year. If your child has head lice, there’s no reason to feel guilty. But lice are creepy, and you don’t want your lice-infested child to be stigmatized or to miss days at school or fun on the weekends. The first question on your mind is probably “What’s the fastest way to get rid of head lice?” If you know that lice eggs quickly become live lice, then you’re probably wondering, “What’s the fastest way to get rid of head lice and eggs”?
Mar 27, 2018
Your Child’s American Girl Doll Can Receive Check-Ups at the American Girl Place in NYC
At the new American Girl Doll Hospitals in New York City and Chicago, kids can bring their dolls in for checkups, dental care, surgery, repairs, and more. This interactive play experience is designed to broaden the scope of how kids can play with their American Girls, while normalizing health care for kids–plus repairing dolls that have been subjected to some rougher play. While more extensive repairs require dolls to be shipped to American Girl’s headquarters in Middleton, Wisconsin, dolls can get cleaned up and look brand-new again in NYC.
Oct 18, 2019
Stony Brook University's New Children's Hospital Is Complete
Stony Brook University celebrated the opening of the new Stony Brook Children’s Hospital on October 17 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This new hospital will expand Stony Brook’s capacity to meet kids’ health needs across Long Island. The hospital is designed with kids in mind, and will feature separate child and teen playrooms, common areas like an outdoor garden, and a classroom with WiFi so students can keep up with their schoolwork. Even the menus will be kid-focused. Families and visitors can find support and comfort in the new Ronald McDonald Family Room.
Oct 18, 2019
NYC Advocates Demand ‘Immediate Action’ to Overhaul Special Education Complaint System
This is part of an ongoing collaborative series between Chalkbeat and THE CITY investigating learning differences, special education and other education challenges in city schools.
Oct 17, 2019
Smile More Dentistry Provided Free Dental Care to Residents of Bergenfield NJ on October 8
Drs. Mariliza LaCap and Darren Tong hosted their annual Day of Free Dentistry event on October 8, providing over $16,000 worth of dental treatment to Bergen and Rockland County residents. The event was on a “first come, first served” basis. The line began as early as 8am, with people lined up around the block. People traveled from all over Bergen and Rockland County to come to the doctors’ Bergenfield office located at 19 Legion Drive.
Oct 17, 2019
Check Out East Midtown’s 5th Annual Trick-or-Treat Celebration This Halloween
On October 31, Midtown East’s Halloween celebration for families returns for its fifth year, complete with trick-or-treating, face painting, a spooky photo booth, costume contests, and more. More than 90 local businesses are expected to participate in this year’s celebration (you can map your route here)! Kids ages 12 and younger can pick up their candy bags on the plaza outside 919 3rd Avenue before heading out to collect candy from all different kinds of businesses.
Oct 16, 2019
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Why You Should Consider Setting Up a Trust
While it’s not something we like to think about, as parents in New York, it is important to have a plan in place to protect your child should something happen to you or your spouse. Planning for the future is important to ensure that your children are well taken care of and your assets are preserved for your loved ones. One way to ensure that assets are protected for your children is to set up a trust. To find out if a trust is appropriate for your family, consult with a New York estate planning attorney.
Feb 15, 2019
Apple Picking Orchards Near You!
Find the best orchards to pick your own apples in the New York metro area! Click Here
Influencers We Love: Stroller in the City
Meet Brianne Manz, a Manhattan mom of three and founder of Stroller in the City Click Here
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