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Seders and Other Passover Celebrations for Families
In honor of the eight-day festival of Passover, we've rounded up the best, family-friendly Seders and Passover activities in the New York metro area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester, and Rockland.
Mar 26, 2019
14 Rockland County Girl Scouts Earn Gold Awards for Outstanding Achievements
This year, 85 Girl Scouts in the Hudson Valley have been recognized with Gold Awards, the highest national award Girl Scouts can earn—and 14 of the Scouts are from Rockland County. Earning a Gold Award is considered a remarkable achievement. Each Girl Scout completed a rigorous, carefully thought out project in order to receive the award; each project revolved around helping others in their community. The girls were honored at a ceremony featuring a speech by Marie Reger, CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, and a keynote address by Amy Frisbie. Frisbie was honored in 2001 with the Tribute to Women of Achievement, Young Women award, which was presented to her by the YWCA of Orange County and then-Sarah Wells Girl Scout Council, now known as Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson.
Mar 25, 2019
Helping Teens with Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Health Struggles
Teenage mental health disorder statistics can be surprising and unsettling. For example, 20 percent of teenagers have a diagnosed mental health disorder, according to Robin Seymour, LCSW, clinical director of Newport Academy, a series of evidence-based healing centers for adolescents struggling with mental health issues. She says teens often exhibit internal mental health difficulties, like depression and anxiety, by acting out and partaking in risky behaviors. So, to help your teen through mental health struggles and to limit your teen's risky behaviors, Seymour shares five effective ways to navigate your child's mental health crisis.
Mar 25, 2019
The Benefits of Kids Attending a STEAM-Focused Summer Camp
If your school-age child is excited to learn about science, technology, engineering, art, and math topics, you may want to consider enrolling him in a STEAM-focused summer camp to boost his 21st-century skill learning year-round. After all, our kids’ future education and jobs are going to be very different from anything we experienced as kids and young adults, says Bob Budah, owner of Park Shore Country Day Camp in Dix Hills, which offers Extreme STEAM Science Kids, a STEAM-based summer program for campers that’s led by a science teacher with a master’s degree in educational technology.
Mar 25, 2019
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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.
A Guide to Train Exhibits, Train Museums, and Rail Rides for Kids in the NYC Area
Take a trip with your family to a railroad museum or train exhibit in the New York City area, where young and old train lovers can ride trains and explore the scenic area aboard a train.
Feb 28, 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.
Mar 06, 2019
Where to Celebrate Women’s History Month with Your Kids in the New York Area
March is Women’s History Month, and there are many ways to commemorate women that made an influence in progressing female empowerment in our country and the world. Celebrate at one of these activities, museums, or statues across the New York area all month long.
Mar 06, 2019
Mid-Winter Recess Activities for Families in the NY Metro Area
Whether your kids are just out for Presidents Day or a longer mid-winter recess, we've rounded up a slew of family activities, mini-camps, and day-camps to keep your crew entertained during their time off.
Feb 14, 2019
The Ultimate, Must-Read Camp Guide for Every Family
In an effort to help you plan your child’s best summer ever, we’re proud to present The Camp Planner—the best resource for parents who are figuring out their kids’ summer camp plans in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Westchester County, Rockland County, and Bergen County, NJ! And if your child is already registered for camp, there's plenty of advice for all families, regardless of how many summers your child has already spent at camp. After all, summer camp—whether day camp, sleepaway camp, or a specialty camp—is a quintessential childhood experience, and we're here to help ensure it's the best experience ever!
Mar 14, 2019
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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
14 Rockland County Girl Scouts Earn Gold Awards for Outstanding Achievements
This year, 85 Girl Scouts in the Hudson Valley have been recognized with Gold Awards, the highest national award Girl Scouts can earn—and 14 of the Scouts are from Rockland County. Earning a Gold Award is considered a remarkable achievement. Each Girl Scout completed a rigorous, carefully thought out project in order to receive the award; each project revolved around helping others in their community. The girls were honored at a ceremony featuring a speech by Marie Reger, CEO of Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, and a keynote address by Amy Frisbie. Frisbie was honored in 2001 with the Tribute to Women of Achievement, Young Women award, which was presented to her by the YWCA of Orange County and then-Sarah Wells Girl Scout Council, now known as Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson.
Mar 25, 2019
The Jewish Education Project Partners with Music Together of Nyack for New Sing Shalom Classes
The Jewish Education Project is partnering with Music Together LLC to create a Jewish version of its high-quality, renowned music education program called Music Together Sing Shalom. The class will incorporate Jewish music and songs into the regular Music Together class to provide a unique, Judaism-inspired cultural experience for families. The new class in Rockland County will be offered at Congregation Sons of Israel in Nyack. The program began on Long Island and in Manhattan and has since been spreading to other communities.
Mar 25, 2019
Grimaldi's Pizza is Set to Reopen Historic Brooklyn Bridge Location on March 29
The Grimaldi’s Pizza headquarters in Scottsdale, Arizona has never managed the original, foot-of-the-Brooklyn-Bridge location, which operated as an independent pizza shop until recently. However, Grimaldi’s has announced that its iconic 1 Front St. pizza shop will now be managed in Arizona as well, and will reopen on March 29 after renovations are complete. The restaurant, located at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge, will feature two floors of rustic, family-friendly décor, signature red and white gingham tablecloths, wine bottle chandeliers, and black and white photographs of Brooklyn that evoke the location’s storied past.
Mar 21, 2019
40 Dinosaurs Will Come Roaring Back to Life at the Bronx Zoo in April
The Bronx Zoo has featured dinosaur exhibits before, but the zoo’s newest Dinosaur Safari is the biggest and most realistic dinosaur ride in the country, according to the zoo. The experience will take riders through 2 acres of woods, in which they will meet animatronic dinosaurs including two 40-foot-long infamous T. rexes, a 60-foot-long herbivore called Omeisaurus, and the Spinosaurus, which was one of the largest carnivorous dinosaurs to ever exist. The Omeisaurus, while lesser known, will delight dinosaur fanatics as it towers over the safari trail.
Mar 21, 2019
Sky Zone Deer Park Debuts 90-Day Pass
Sky Zone Deer Park has offered seasonal passes before, but starting this April, it’s new 90-day pass offers jumping-obsessed kids, weekend jumpers, and people who just love Sky Zone the opportunity to jump as much as they want within a 3-month period. Kids can jump for 90 minutes at a time 7 days a week. While jumpers are in session, they can also try out the American Ninja Warrior-inspired Warped Wall, which may look easy–but is challenging for athletes of all ages!
Mar 21, 2019
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A New Way to Save Money for Your Kids
Kidfund is an app that makes putting money into your child’s savings account as easy as tipping the barista.
Jul 10, 2017
The Ultimate Camp Planner for Every Family
Planning your child's summer camp experience just got a whole lot easier! This guide features expert camp-planning advice, camp descriptions, comparison charts, and more! Click Here
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