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High emotional intelligence translates to success across the board—in children academically and in adults professionally. Here’s how you can help your child build emotional intelligence skills in all development stages.

Sep 22, 2017

Must-Have Infant Car Seats

From safety to style, here are our picks for 2018’s top car seats.

Sep 21, 2017

The Payoff of Teaching Kids Financial Literacy

Experts discuss how parents can establish skills from a young age to ensure kids will know how to handle their money.

Sep 20, 2017

Should Kids Receive Allowance for Doing Chores?

Many parents often debate whether allowance should be earned by doing chores, or should just be given as a way for a child to learn how to manage his own money. Here are the arguments for each decision.

Sep 20, 2017

Joys of an ‘Old-Fashioned’ Ski Vacation

Skiing has changed a lot in recent years. Here's how to enjoy an old-time ski trip, despite the crowds and new developments.

How to Tie-Dye with Food Coloring

Nothing evokes summer quite like tie-dyeing T-shirts with your kids. Here are directions for an Eco-friendly tie-dye option—tie-dye with food coloring—from "More Boredom Busters".

May 18, 2015

Fairytale Island Indoor Playground and Café to Open in Bay Ridge

Fairytale Island, an indoor playground and café for children ages 1-12, will open late September in Bay Ridge.

Sep 06, 2017

Pick Your Own Apples in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut

Find u-pick apple orchards and farms in the NYC area, including Long Island, Southeast New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, that offer pick-your-own apples in the fall. In addition to apple picking, many of these farms also offer fun fall extras like hay rides, corn mazes, animal petting zoos, and apple cider pressing.

Jun 11, 2014

Fall Food Events and Festivals in the New York Area

Check out these fantastic food festivals and edible events in the New York area.

Sep 02, 2016

How to Recognize When a Child is Gifted

How to tell if your child is gifted, a prodigy, or just plain smart—and what to do about it

Sep 01, 2017

Should Your Preschooler Take STEAM Classes?

STEAM curriculum is growing in popularity amongst younger children and for a good reason. Centers like NY Kids Club have expanded their STEAM curriculum to meet the needs of parents and kids in NYC.

Mar 16, 2017

LI Parents Day 2017: An Afternoon of Fun for Kids, Info for Parents

LI Parents Day will be held 11am-3pm on Sunday, September 17, at Long Island University’s Pratt Recreation Center (720 Northern Blvd. in Brookville).

Aug 30, 2017

Music Together with Music and Me Hosts Pajama Parties

Music Together® with Music and Me will be hosting pajama parties in Bayside and Astoria Aug. 29 and 31, respectively.

Aug 24, 2017

Raine and Riley's Opens New Location in Bay Ridge

Raine and Riley's, a children's clothing store, moved to a new location within Bay Ridge—here's a peek inside.

Aug 24, 2017

See Snoopy Wear Couture Just in Time for New York Fashion Week

Snoopy & Belle in Fashion will feature the ‘Peanuts’ characters in designer costumes.

Aug 24, 2017

The New York City Fair Is Coming to Belmont Park in September

The New York City Fair will be held Sept. 1-4 at Belmont Park in Elmont, and feature rides, games, and kid-friendly guest appearances.

Aug 23, 2017

The Importance of a Thorough Psychiatric Assessment

If your child has a fever or complains of a stomachache, chances are a quick trip to the doctor’s office and perhaps a prescription will do the trick. But what if it’s something more serious, something psychological?

Mar 30, 2017

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