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Park Slope to Host Brooklyn's Newest Food Festival
Don’t let anyone fool you—summer is still going strong. Before school starts and schedules get chaotic, savor those long, carefree days of summer by capping the night with an excellent meal at an even better price. Park Slope is welcoming a brand new 10-day food festival by the 5th Avenue BID, the North Flatbush BID, and the Park Slope Chamber of Commerce. During the first annual event, from August 20 through August 30, local residents and visitors can take advantage of special deals at restaurants in and around Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Aug 16, 2018
New Report: THIS Is What We Lose Sleep Over
A good night's rest is never a given when you're a parent. But—aside from crying babies or kids wanting water or another bedtime story—what actually causes us to lose sleep? A new report from Bankrate.com did a deep dive into the question, and came up with some answers.
Aug 16, 2018
How to Get Free Admission and Discounts to Popular NYC Locales and Services
Children as young as 10 years old can now get an IDNYC card, a free identification card available to New York City residents. Through the program, which was introduced in 2015, New York City residents who apply receive a government-issued photo identification card that serves as an acceptable form of photo identification, plus provides access to services and programs offered by the city, as well as local businesses.
Aug 16, 2018
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square Brings the First Escape Theme Adventure to NYC
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square, the world’s museum for weird, out-of-this-world enthusiasts, opened Ripley’s Relic, an interactive adventure with “scientific discovery” for the whole family, this June. This interactive, escape adventure takes visitors on an underground quest to unlock puzzles and decipher scientific symbols. The attraction is great for families, date night, or even a New Yorker in a rush!
Aug 15, 2018
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Benefits of All-Inclusive Birthday Party Venues
It’s no big surprise that all-inclusive children’s birthday party venues are becoming popular with families. After all, kids’ birthday parties are very important occasions—not just for children, but for their parents too—and there’s only a once-a-year chance to make the celebration truly amazing. Here’s a look at some of the ways an all-inclusive birthday party venue can make a child feel special, and help parents relax and enjoy the big day.
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.
Jun 01, 2018
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.
Jun 26, 2018
5 Things to Know About Raising Your Kid to be an Entrepreneur
Does your son love to sell lemonade on the corner of your street? Is your daughter always making duct-tape wallets and decorating her own jeans? If your child demonstrates an entrepreneurial spirit, you should encourage him to pursue that. Here are five ways you can teach your child to be an entrepreneur, even as a kid, with help from Mark Cuban owner of the Dallas Mavericks and star of the hit TV show Shark Tank, Shaan Patel, M.D., M.B.A., founder of Prep Expert, an SAT and ACT prep company that was pitched on Shark Tank in 2016, and Ian McCue, a rising senior majoring in economics at UNLV and the founder of Spark Skill, a technology summer camp provider. All three co-authored Kid Start-Up: How You Can Be an Entrepreneur.
Jul 27, 2018
The Edward K. Ellington Magnet School of Science, Technology, and the Arts Welcomes New Schoolyard
On May 22, the Edward K. Ellington Magnet School of Science, Technology, and the Arts (PS 140Q) revealed its new schoolyard. The project was started and completed within the Borough and district officials as well as community members were invited to the special opening ceremony, as were the school’s attendees, who had vital roles in the making of the park.
Jul 11, 2018
Family-Friendly Bowling Alleys in Westchester County
Bowling alleys across the country have upgraded to appeal to kids and youth players, and Westchester County is no exception. Check out our list of the best bowling alleys for families from Yonkers to White Plains to Jefferson Valley.
Jun 25, 2018
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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 Cody.*
Aug 14, 2018
Park Slope to Host Brooklyn's Newest Food Festival
Don’t let anyone fool you—summer is still going strong. Before school starts and schedules get chaotic, savor those long, carefree days of summer by capping the night with an excellent meal at an even better price. Park Slope is welcoming a brand new 10-day food festival by the 5th Avenue BID, the North Flatbush BID, and the Park Slope Chamber of Commerce. During the first annual event, from August 20 through August 30, local residents and visitors can take advantage of special deals at restaurants in and around Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Aug 16, 2018
How to Get Free Admission and Discounts to Popular NYC Locales and Services
Children as young as 10 years old can now get an IDNYC card, a free identification card available to New York City residents. Through the program, which was introduced in 2015, New York City residents who apply receive a government-issued photo identification card that serves as an acceptable form of photo identification, plus provides access to services and programs offered by the city, as well as local businesses.
Aug 16, 2018
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Times Square Brings the First Escape Theme Adventure to NYC
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Times Square, the world’s museum for weird, out-of-this-world enthusiasts, opened Ripley’s Relic, an interactive adventure with “scientific discovery” for the whole family, this June. This interactive, escape adventure takes visitors on an underground quest to unlock puzzles and decipher scientific symbols. The attraction is great for families, date night, or even a New Yorker in a rush!
Aug 15, 2018
NYC-Based Health Organizations Team Up for Teen Health Fair
Top NYC healthcare organizations MetroPlus Health Plan and NYC Health + Hospitals/Gotham Health, East New York are teaming up to host a health fair for teens this weekend. The event, which will feature games, health and dental screenings, arts and crafts, music, dance sessions, and physical exams required for school and work, seeks to empower local teens about their health. It also provides an opportunity for low income kids and teens to receive the health services they need.
Aug 15, 2018
Robert Mann Dance Centre in Bayside to Offer Expanded Modern and Contemporary Classes
The Robert Mann Dance Centre, Inc., in Bayside will be offering expanded modern and contemporary dance classes for teens and more classes for younger children when the new school year starts on September 5. The modern and contemporary dance classes for teens will be will be held on Tuesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The classes will be structured with time for warm-ups, center floor work, traveling movements, combinations, routines and cool downs. All students will learn the proper names and techniques and execution of each dance step.
Aug 15, 2018
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