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Your teen is finally ready to head off to college. She's aced her SAT and ACT and been accepted into her dream school. You've saved up for her tuition. You've done everything in your power to prepare her for the stress of this new chapter of life. But have you made sure she has the character strengths to prepare her for the challenges of higher education? Shannon Tyler-Garces, a college admissions counselor, shares her tips!

Sep 25, 2018

Child Identity Theft is on the Rise and Here's What You Need to Know

When a data breach strikes, you worry about the security of your private information, but what about that of your child? Despite the fact that most young children don’t yet have a financial footprint, thieves are targeting their identities at an alarming rate, according to Experiean, one of the three major consumer credit reporting agencies.

Sep 25, 2018

Officials Discover Lead in More Than 1,000 NYC Schools

At school, things like clean drinking water should be a given. In NYC, though, officials from the Department of Education have yet to fully fix more 1,100 water fixtures found to have elevated levels of lead.

Sep 24, 2018

32 Kids' Medications Have Been Recalled Due to 'Microbial Contamination'

King Bio, an FDA-registered homeopathic pharmaceutical company based in Asheville, North Carolina, is voluntarily recalling 32 children's medicines because of potential "microbial contamination," the company said in a statement.

Sep 24, 2018

The 10 Test Prep/Application Commandments

Tips to help your child prepare for tests.

Pick Your Own Pumpkin Farms in NY, NJ, and CT

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 17, 2018

Where to Celebrate Labor Day in the NYC Area

Looking for some great Labor Day events for your kids? Lucky for you, we've compiled a list of the best places for families to spend the holiday weekend and celebrate Labor Day in the New York metro area, from family-friendly parades to special events. Whether you're looking to beat the heat with Labor Day themed museum activities, or enjoy the last days of summer at the beach, we've got you covered.

Aug 29, 2018

Family-Friendly Fall Festivals in the New York City Area

Breathe in that crisp air, take a sip of your fresh-pressed cider, and enjoy the foliage, because fall has finally arrived in New York. And with fall comes all the best opportunities to spend time with your family, whether you're looking to pick apples, mosey through a pumpkin patch, or get spooky for the Halloween season. Though there are endless fall activities to enjoy, let's not forget all the fall festivals! With that said, here are the best fall festivals happening in your area, whether you're in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, or Nassau, Suffolk, Westchester, or Rockland and Bergen counties.

Sep 12, 2018

Family-Friendly Corn Mazes in the NYC Area

The leaves are changing color and the crisp autumn air is finally here, reminding us of all the fall festive activities there are for the entire family! Whether it be fall festivals, apple picking, or pumpkin picking, we want you to have the best fall ever! Looking for a way to spend quality time with your child? Sometimes, that includes a nature getaway and a little “cornfusion.” Here’s an a-maze-ing list of corn mazes across New York City, Westchester and Rockland Counties, Upstate New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Long Island and Connecticut, where you can go to (safely) get lost and have fun!

Sep 24, 2018

10 Tips for Apple Picking

Fall is finally here! With Labor Day weekend behind us it’s time to bust out the pumpkin spice coffees and cinnamon-scented candles and get down to some seasonally inspired activities. And what better way to have a wholesome fall day than by going apple picking with your family? This quintessential fall activity is perfect for kids of all ages, whether you’re trying to get your moody teen to spend some time with the family, or you’re looking to take your little ones to a place where they can use their “outside voices.”

Sep 06, 2018

Helping Children Learn Through Creative Play

Helpful pointers for parents to help children flourish through freedom when they are home.

Mar 23, 2017

Officials Discover Lead in More Than 1,000 NYC Schools

Sep 24, 2018

Pediatric Speech and Language Therapy Practice Opening in Cross River

On September 17, The Speech Studio opened the doors to its new office location in Cross River. The office is conveniently located at 892 Route 35, in the Old Post Road Professional Building.

Sep 21, 2018

Free Halloween Events for Families in Westchester and Rockland Counties

There are plenty of FREE events celebrating Halloween in Westchester and Rockland counties. Our guide includes family-friendly festivals, trick-or-treating events, corn mazes, museum parties, community celebrations, and more. Check out these free, kid-friendly Halloween events in Westchester County and Rockland County.

Sep 21, 2018