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Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge Donates More Than $60,000 to Local Organizations
The Coney Island Polar Bear Club has been hosting a New Year’s Day Polar Plunge for everyone daring enough to brave the icy Atlantic for a great cause since 1903. In the past decade, the Club has raised more than $500,000 to support local charities and nonprofits, with more than $60,000 raised in this year alone. Proceeds from the plunge were donated to Alliance for Coney Island, the Club’s fundraising partner; New York Aquarium, for local conservation initiatives; and many other community-based organizations such as Coney Island USA, Coney Island History Project, and the NYC Parks Foundation.
Mar 26, 2019
Family Fun in Manhattan This April
Manhattan is filled with fun things to do with kids all year round, but we're especially excited about April because it marks the beginning of outdoor NYC fun! To celebrate Earth Day and the warm weather, we'll be at the NYC Earth Day Bazaar shopping for sustainable goods and learning about environmental programs. We're also looking forward to embracing some of the culture NYC has to offer at the Freedom Art Jam, a Passover celebration at The Jewish Museum and Jazz for Kids at Jazz Standard. Whatever you're celebrating this April, we've got fun in store for you and the family.
Mar 26, 2019
Advocating for My Daughter with Special Needs
I'll start at the beginning: I was born in Queens in 1965 and moved to West Hempstead about two years later. I met Paul while we both attended Queens College, but he repulsed me, in true romantic comedy fashion. Eventually we became best friends, but when I set him up on a blind date, I knew I had made a mistake and wanted him for myself. We were married on Dec. 31, 1989. I had told him if we didn't get married in 1989, we were never getting married. Beginning a marriage with an ultimatum is always a good idea. We weren't planning on having a third child after Katy and Joel, but in 1999 I heard on the radio that if we were to conceive a child within the next few days, we would most likely have a Millennial, born by Dec. 31. We got on that right away. Peri was born on our 10th anniversary. We didn’t expect what lay before us.
Mar 26, 2019
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
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Why Do So Many Gifted and Talented Children Hate To Write?
Disliking to write is a widespread phenomenon, affecting as many as 50 percent of gifted kids--here’s how to change their minds just a little.
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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How to Hire a Great Nanny
This expert-approved advice makes it simple to find a great caregiver.
Oct 03, 2018
Coney Island Polar Bear Plunge Donates More Than $60,000 to Local Organizations
The Coney Island Polar Bear Club has been hosting a New Year’s Day Polar Plunge for everyone daring enough to brave the icy Atlantic for a great cause since 1903. In the past decade, the Club has raised more than $500,000 to support local charities and nonprofits, with more than $60,000 raised in this year alone. Proceeds from the plunge were donated to Alliance for Coney Island, the Club’s fundraising partner; New York Aquarium, for local conservation initiatives; and many other community-based organizations such as Coney Island USA, Coney Island History Project, and the NYC Parks Foundation.
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
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
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Top Five Parent Mistakes You Can Avoid
Tips for staying on the path to good parenting right from the start
Mar 28, 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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