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5 Things You Can Do in the Early Years to Help Your Child’s Development
As a parent of a young child, it can be overwhelming and difficult to find tangible actions from parenting resources that will contribute to a healthy upbringing for your kid. It’s helpful to know the specific steps you can take to teach your child what is right and wrong—and ensure she feels safe and confident. Christine Martin, author of You’ve Got This! Keys to Effective Parenting for the Early Years, shares what you can do to help navigate this confusing but crucial time in your child’s development.
Feb 21, 2019
Bideawee Animal Shelter Announces Student Winners of 11th Annual Love Your Pet Art Contest
Bideawee, a leading animal shelter with locations in Manhattan, Wantagh, and Westhampton, just announced the winners of its 11th annual Love Your Pet Art Contest. The contest encourages students in first through 12th grades to submit artwork that expresses their love of pets. Community members vote for their favorites, and the elementary and middle schoolers’ drawings, paintings, and sculptures are displayed at Bideawee’s Art Expo. The contest helps foster a love of animals across Long Island and the five boroughs.
Feb 21, 2019
How My Husband and I Keep the Spirit of My Father Alive with Our Kids
Raising kids can be a challenge on any given day. It can be even more challenging when you’ve lost one of your own parents—from not having the built-in support system to your kids not knowing their grandparents. One local mom shares how she and her husband are addressing the latter and keeping the memory of her father alive.
Feb 21, 2019
NYU College of Dentistry Opens Oral Health Center for Individuals with Disabilities
The NYU College of Dentistry opened a dedicated treatment center in New York City for individuals with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities this month. The center, located in the NYU College of Dentistry's Weissman Building at 1st Avenue and 24th Street, will provide comprehensive care for patients whose disabilities or medical conditions may have prevented them from receiving proper dental care in a conventional dental setting.
Feb 20, 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.
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.
Dec 12, 2018
A Guide to Train Exhibits, Train Museums, and Rail Rides for Kids in the NYC Area
Take a trip with your family to a railroad museum or train exhibit in the New York City area, where young and old train lovers can ride trains and explore the scenic area aboard a train.
Jan 24, 2019
Mid-Winter Recess Activities for Families in the NY Metro Area
Whether your kids are just out for Presidents Day or a longer mid-winter recess, we've rounded up a slew of family activities, mini-camps, and day-camps to keep your crew entertained during their time off.
Feb 14, 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.
Dec 12, 2018
Awesome Family Events Happening This Weekend in Nassau County
Looking to plan an awesome weekend packed with fun for the whole family? Whether you are planning a day trip in close to the New York metro area or are looking for kid-friendly fun that's close to home, we've got you covered! There’s a lot of kid-friendly family fun planned for this weekend right here in Nassau County. From concerts and performances to museum exhibits, shows, crafts activities, seasonal events, and parades, you'll find something to do that keeps the whole family having fun! Plan your weekend on Long Island with our guide that highlights the best family-friendly events happening in and around Nassau County, including family fun in and near Uniondale, Wantagh, East Meadow, Roslyn Harbor, Bellmore, Garden City, Mineola, Rockville Centre, Syosset, Westbury, Farmingdale, Hempstead, Plainview, Woodbury, and Jericho.
Feb 20, 2019
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Household Items That Commonly Cause Burns
Though you may not realize it, there are a handful of everyday items in the home that can cause burns, from superficial burns to severe burns. PM Pediatrics breaks down what you can do in your home to prevent those burns, how to treat them initially, and when you need to see the doctor to receive further care for burns.
Oct 04, 2018
Bideawee Animal Shelter Announces Student Winners of 11th Annual Love Your Pet Art Contest
Bideawee, a leading animal shelter with locations in Manhattan, Wantagh, and Westhampton, just announced the winners of its 11th annual Love Your Pet Art Contest. The contest encourages students in first through 12th grades to submit artwork that expresses their love of pets. Community members vote for their favorites, and the elementary and middle schoolers’ drawings, paintings, and sculptures are displayed at Bideawee’s Art Expo. The contest helps foster a love of animals across Long Island and the five boroughs.
Feb 21, 2019
NYU College of Dentistry Opens Oral Health Center for Individuals with Disabilities
The NYU College of Dentistry opened a dedicated treatment center in New York City for individuals with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities this month. The center, located in the NYU College of Dentistry's Weissman Building at 1st Avenue and 24th Street, will provide comprehensive care for patients whose disabilities or medical conditions may have prevented them from receiving proper dental care in a conventional dental setting.
Feb 20, 2019
Holocaust Survivor Visits Baldwin Middle School to Give Important Lesson
Werner Reich, a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor, visited Baldwin Middle School to give the students a firsthand history lesson. Reich, of Smithtown, told stories of the horror he and his family experienced throughout the Holocaust. Reich's presentation came while the students read and learned about the Holocaust in "The Diary of Anne Frank" and it taught students the impact of bullying and the importance of looking out for one another.
Feb 20, 2019
Whispering Pines SDA School Hosts International Korean Language Teacher
The Whispering Pines Seventh-day Adventist School in Old Westbury recently hosted Ms. Claire Lee, a teaching intern from South Korea, as part of its Korean language and culture program. The program, started in 2012, is open to all Whispering Pines students, from pre-K to 8th grade. It enables participants to understand and appreciate the Korean culture while gaining practical fluency in the language.
Feb 20, 2019
Brooklyn Girl Scout Creates Partnership Between Curvebreakers Test Prep and Bishop Kearney High School
Grace Aluisa, now a senior at Bishop Kearney High School in Brooklyn, is an accomplished young person. One of the top-performing academic students in her class, Grace has also reached the highest level within the Girl Scouts organization as a Girl Scout Ambassador.
Feb 19, 2019
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Top Five Parent Mistakes You Can Avoid
Tips for staying on the path to good parenting right from the start
Mar 28, 2017
The Ultimate Camp Planner for Every Family
Planning your child's summer camp experience just got a whole lot easier! This guide features expert camp-planning advice, camp descriptions, comparison charts, and more! Click Here
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