Animal lovers, rejoice! This winter, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and the Westminster Kennel Club are hosting a meet and greet with over 200 breeds of cats and dogs, plus an agility competition, as part of Westminster Week. The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 9 at Piers 92 and 94 from 10am-5pm.

Nov 15, 2018

Whole Foods Market to Open in Chappaqua on Dec. 12

Whole Foods Market is scheduled to open its new 40,000-square-foot Chappaqua store, located at 480 N. Bedford Road, at 9am on Wednesday, Dec. 12. Opening day customers will be greeted with complimentary coffee and pastries outside from 8-9am, a free shopping bag giveaway to the first 200 customers, product demonstrations, and sampling throughout the store.

Nov 15, 2018

Hebrew Academy of Nassau County Partners with the Allied Foundation for Diaper Drop Box Charity

1-in-3 families struggle with diaper needs. Of those families, 3-in-5 miss work or school due to lack of sufficient diapers to send their child to childcare, daycare, or early childhood education programs. The Allied Foundation is combating this issue by distributing thousands of diapers to those in need throughout New York. Allied launched its “Diaper Drop Box” effort at the Hebrew Academy of Nassau County (HANC) preschool in Plainview where children who were successfully toilet trained celebrated by donating the diapers they no longer need to those less fortunate.

Nov 15, 2018

National Art Project for Teen Students Honors Women with Breast Cancer

Early this fall, teens enrolled in art programs through One River School of Art + Design, the first national network of contemporary art schools, created original artwork honoring women with breast cancer. The initiative, called the "Pink Art Project," is a partnership between the art school and Chicago-based BrightPink, an organization dedicated to saving women's lives from breast and ovarian cancer.

Nov 14, 2018

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.

Eye Level Learning Center Opens in New Hyde Park

On October 12, Eye Level New Hyde Park had it's official ribbon cutting ceremony after opening in September. The New Hyde Park location of this world-wide franchise will be open 3pm-8pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10am-2pm on Saturdays, and by appointment on Wednesdays and Fridays.

Nov 09, 2018

Activities for NYC Families with Children with Special Needs in November

We've gathered the best family-friendly events for children with special needs in New York City in November.

Nov 12, 2018

Thanksgiving Activities for Kids in New York City

Thanksgiving is all about spending time with loved ones and making memories and traditions that will last for years to come. We’ve rounded up a list of Thanksgiving activities for kids in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Queens that the whole family will enjoy.

Nov 07, 2018

Thanksgiving Activities for Kids on Long Island

Thanksgiving is all about spending time with loved ones and making memories and traditions that will last for years to come. We’ve rounded up a list of Thanksgiving activities for kids on Long Island's Nassau and Suffolk counties that the whole family will enjoy.

Nov 07, 2018

Can Your Baby's Teeth Predict Autism?

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is an extremely common developmental disability with approximately one in 59 children being diagnosed. As with any special needs condition, early detection is essential. We already know that certain types of ovarian condition increase the chances of your child developing autism, but what if the composure of your child's teeth could be an early indicator of ASD? Here are the facts on how your baby's teeth can relate to autism.

Nov 02, 2018

Education and Tutoring: Why Kids Need the Freedom to Fail

I recently received a phone call from a parent; she was confused and concerned regarding a shift in her ten-year-old son’s approach to his schoolwork. “Jason has always loved school,” she began, “but last year he just kind of… gave up. He’s so bright and he really wants to do well – I don’t know what happened.” This, unfortunately, is a common occurrence in the world of tutoring. Many children begin their academic careers with passion and promise, only to show signs of hesitancy, and even apathy, as they near the end of elementary school. Parents are left wondering, “What happened?”

Sep 06, 2018

The American Kennel Club and Westminster Club to Host Meet and Greet in February

Nov 15, 2018

Whole Foods Market to Open in Chappaqua on Dec. 12

Nov 15, 2018

Hebrew Academy of Nassau County Partners with the Allied Foundation for Diaper Drop Box Charity

Nov 15, 2018

National Art Project for Teen Students Honors Women with Breast Cancer

Nov 14, 2018

Brooklyn Councilman Announces Kosher and Halal Lunch Programs

Though about 1.1 million New York City school students have access to free lunches in public schools, the menu hasn't always been quite as inclusive. But now, a Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn councilman announced a plan that would provide new Kosher and Halal meal options for students who eat according to Muslim and Jewish dietary restrictions. According to Forward, 38 percent of New York City public school students are Jewish or Muslim.

Nov 14, 2018