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A Girls Who Code Club has launched in Bedford-Stuyvesant for girls in grades 3-5 who would like to learn more about computer languages while working on leadership skills. Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.

Sep 17, 2019

Head to the Oculus for a Star Wars™ Virtual Reality Experience

Step onto the main floor of the Oculus with your family and you’ll find the VOID, a virtual reality pop-up now offering a Star Wars: Secrets of the Empire mission experience that adults and kids will all love. Labeled as “The most immersive virtual experience. Ever”, VOID will give you a headset and vest and send the whole family off into the galaxy to complete a mission. The experience is best suited for kids 12 and older.

Sep 17, 2019

Meet The Westchester Mom from the Popular BabyGotChat

Meet Andrea Worthington, the Westchester mom behind BabyGotChat, a parenting blog full of tips and tricks for raising kids in Westchester County. Worthington is one of the parenting influencers we love in the New York metro area!

Sep 16, 2019

The NYC DOE Will Allow Students to Walk Out for Climate Strike on September 20

September is full of holidays students will be excused from school for–but a climate strike march is not usually one of them. However, the New York City Department of Education will be allowing students to leave school, as long as parents give consent, for Climate Strike NYC on Friday, September 20. The strike will begin with a rally in Foley Square at noon and then students will march through the Financial District to Battery Park, where another rally will be held.

Sep 16, 2019

Understanding the Needs of Gifted Children

If you have a bright child who seems to be losing interest in school, it may not be because they do not like it, they might just be bored.

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

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

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

Where to Pick Your Own Apples in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut

UPDATED AUGUST 2019: Take advantage of the crisp fall weather and venture out to the orchards for equally crisp and delicious apples, plucked straight from the tree. Many of the local apple farms and orchards listed here offer low-hanging branches ideal for your little ones to pick and fill their own bushel of autumn’s freshest fruit.

Aug 29, 2019

Awesome Family Events Happening This Weekend in Nassau County

Looking to plan an awesome weekend packed with fun for the whole family? Whether you are planning a day trip in close to the New York metro area or are looking for kid-friendly fun that's close to home, we've got you covered! There’s a lot of kid-friendly family fun planned for this weekend right here in Nassau County. From concerts and performances to museum exhibits, shows, crafts activities, seasonal events, and parades, you'll find something to do that keeps the whole family having fun! Plan your weekend on Long Island with our guide that highlights the best family-friendly events happening in and around Nassau County, including family fun in and near Uniondale, Wantagh, East Meadow, Roslyn Harbor, Bellmore, Garden City, Mineola, Rockville Centre, Syosset, Westbury, Farmingdale, Hempstead, Plainview, Woodbury, and Jericho.

Sep 16, 2019

How to Reduce Children’s Risk of Drowning

As a parent, keeping your child safe in any environment is a number-one priority—especially when in or near the water. We ensure our children fasten seatbelts in the car, look both ways before crossing the street, and wear helmets while riding bicycles. Drowning is a leading cause of death for children younger than 5, with New York ranking fourth in the country, totaling 907 water-related deaths. Yet so many of us don’t take steps to teach water safety at a young age. Here's how you can prevent children from drowning.

May 30, 2019

Brooklyn Kids Can Now Join Free Girls Who Code Club

Sep 17, 2019

Head to the Oculus for a Star Wars™ Virtual Reality Experience

Sep 17, 2019

The NYC DOE Will Allow Students to Walk Out for Climate Strike on September 20

Sep 16, 2019

NYC's School Bus Tracking System Doesn't Work as Planned–and Parents are Angry

Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office announced a Department of Education partnership with Via that would allow New York City parents to track school bus routes through “Via for Schools”, a GPS system and app, in August. All 9,000 buses were supposed to be equipped with GPS navigation by the first day of school–but parents are reporting that these promises have not been kept. CBS2 News has reported that hundreds of parents have complained. Among the most concerned are parents of the city’s students with special needs.

Sep 13, 2019

Montefiore Nyack Hospital New Moms Circle Support Group Series Kicks Off This Month

Healthy moms, babies and families are the focus of Montefiore Nyack Hospital’s New Moms Circle Support Group, which kicks off its 2019-2020 season on Saturday, September 21 from 11am-1pm. “Maximizing Love and Managing Stress” will be presented by Beth Mintz Friedberg, LCSW, a specialist in parent education and family coaching. Montefiore Nyack Hospital’s New Moms Circle Support Group meets monthly to discuss topics of interest for mothers with infants and toddlers (newborns-2 years old). Spanish speakers are welcome. Upcoming topics include:

Sep 12, 2019