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NYC Advocates Demand ‘Immediate Action’ to Overhaul Special Education Complaint System
This is part of an ongoing collaborative series between Chalkbeat and THE CITY investigating learning differences, special education and other education challenges in city schools.
Oct 17, 2019
Smile More Dentistry Provided Free Dental Care to Residents of Bergenfield NJ on October 8
Drs. Mariliza LaCap and Darren Tong hosted their annual Day of Free Dentistry event on October 8, providing over $16,000 worth of dental treatment to Bergen and Rockland County residents. The event was on a “first come, first served” basis. The line began as early as 8am, with people lined up around the block. People traveled from all over Bergen and Rockland County to come to the doctors’ Bergenfield office located at 19 Legion Drive.
Oct 17, 2019
Check Out East Midtown’s 5th Annual Trick-or-Treat Celebration This Halloween
On October 31, Midtown East’s Halloween celebration for families returns for its fifth year, complete with trick-or-treating, face painting, a spooky photo booth, costume contests, and more. More than 90 local businesses are expected to participate in this year’s celebration (you can map your route here)! Kids ages 12 and younger can pick up their candy bags on the plaza outside 919 3rd Avenue before heading out to collect candy from all different kinds of businesses.
Oct 16, 2019
Working Parents Raising Gifted Children: Unique Methods for Enriching Their Lives
The first emotion that often comes to mind as a working parent with a gifted child is guilt. You might be thinking: “My child must be upset when I’m not there to get her off the bus.” “I wish I could be there when he’s doing his homework.” “I wonder if she understands our family values when I am always at work.” That usually isn’t the case, though. In fact, as a working parent, you can use your chosen profession to enrich your child’s life—and learning.
Oct 16, 2019
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6 Ways to Give Your Child's Confidence a Boost
As parents, we want our kids to be happy, self-assured, and confident. But building a child's self-confidence is sometimes a little harder than we imagine it will be. Luckily, there are some simple things you can do to help your children learn to believe in themselves—and to encourage them to face the future with optimism instead of fear. Here are six of the most effective ways you can help your children increase their self-confidence.
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.
Jul 26, 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.
Aug 13, 2019
Times Square With Kids: It's Not Just for Tourists
Despite its reputation, Times Square is perfect for a family outing, offering a variety of things to do with kids in the heart of New York City.
Aug 13, 2019
Pumpkin Picking in the New York Metro Area
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 30, 2019
Apple Picking in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
UPDATED AUGUST 2019: Take advantage of the crisp fall weather and venture out to the orchards for equally crisp and delicious apples, plucked straight from the tree. Many of the local apple farms and orchards listed here offer low-hanging branches ideal for your little ones to pick and fill their own bushel of autumn’s freshest fruit.
Aug 29, 2019
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Curious Students. Experienced Teachers. Endless Potential.
How can we encourage and teach our children to be independent, confident learners in the classroom? At Basis Independent Brooklyn, a PreK-grade 12 private school rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, students learn how to proactively take ownership of their education.
Mar 29, 2018
NYC Advocates Demand ‘Immediate Action’ to Overhaul Special Education Complaint System
This is part of an ongoing collaborative series between Chalkbeat and THE CITY investigating learning differences, special education and other education challenges in city schools.
Oct 17, 2019
Smile More Dentistry Provided Free Dental Care to Residents of Bergenfield NJ on October 8
Drs. Mariliza LaCap and Darren Tong hosted their annual Day of Free Dentistry event on October 8, providing over $16,000 worth of dental treatment to Bergen and Rockland County residents. The event was on a “first come, first served” basis. The line began as early as 8am, with people lined up around the block. People traveled from all over Bergen and Rockland County to come to the doctors’ Bergenfield office located at 19 Legion Drive.
Oct 17, 2019
Check Out East Midtown’s 5th Annual Trick-or-Treat Celebration This Halloween
On October 31, Midtown East’s Halloween celebration for families returns for its fifth year, complete with trick-or-treating, face painting, a spooky photo booth, costume contests, and more. More than 90 local businesses are expected to participate in this year’s celebration (you can map your route here)! Kids ages 12 and younger can pick up their candy bags on the plaza outside 919 3rd Avenue before heading out to collect candy from all different kinds of businesses.
Oct 16, 2019
WeWork’s Private School in NYC Will Close After This School Year
HuffPost reports that WeGrow, WeWork’s private Manhattan school for kids ages 3-9 that opened in 2018, will close after this school year. WeWork has faced tumult recently in the aftermath of a failed IPO, an investor exodus, and a takeover announcement from parent company SoftBank. WeGrow opened in Chelsea last September and featured open classroom plans, natural light, and a unique curriculum that balanced traditional schoolwork with athletics like yoga and martial arts, as well as weekly field trips to an upstate farm to learn how to plant and harvest crops. Rebekah Neumann, co-founder of WeWork and CEO Adam Neumann’s husband, had helmed the school’s programs and focused on helping kids learn through play and interaction.
Oct 16, 2019
Celebrate the Premiere of ‘Frozen II’ at Saks Fifth Avenue in November
There’s no Disney musical more important to today’s little ones than Frozen. The film’s much anticipated sequel Frozen II premieres on November 22, and Disney is teaming up with Saks Fifth Avenue to host an Enchanted Forest Experience that will delight Frozen lovers and give kids a whole new look into the movie’s world. The event, which will be comprised of both in-store experiences and window displays, will run from November 26-December 24. Idina Menzel, the voice behind Elsa’s iconic songs, will perform at Saks on November 25.
Oct 15, 2019
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How a Traditional Summer Camp Can Benefit Kids All Year Long
When kids have the experience of spending time in a traditional camp setting they are exposed to a number of different activities and challenges that can equip them with skills that will be useful far beyond the summer. Camp is a great place for kids to gain some independence and discover their sense of self. Time spent at camp in the company of counselors and other kids gives children the opportunity to recharge and get ready for the school year and even empower them to take more healthy risks when they are back at school.
Mar 06, 2018
Apple Picking Orchards Near You!
Find the best orchards to pick your own apples in the New York metro area! Click Here
Influencers We Love: Stroller in the City
Meet Brianne Manz, a Manhattan mom of three and founder of Stroller in the City Click Here
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