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Jackson Heights Magnet School Will Debut Makerspace This Fall
This fall, I.S. 145, the Joseph Pulitzer Magnet School of Innovation and Applied Learning, will premiere its new makerspace as part of the school’s mission of teaching students 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, information management, and problem solving. The Jackson Heights-based middle school received a federally funded magnet grant from the United States Department of Education. Ellen Darensbourg, the magnet-project director for this grant, worked with the school to bring the makerspace to life.
Aug 23, 2019
Fit4Moms Franchise Opened July 9 in Rockland
Fit4Moms is a national franchise that offers new moms the opportunity to exercise, bond with their children, and bond with each other. Amy Leon has brought Fit4Moms back to Rockland after a few year’s hiatus and debuted its signature Stroller Strides class–which aims to introduce new moms to the “Sisterhood of Motherhood”–on July 9. Leon was inspired to open a new location after participating in Fit4Moms classes when she was a new mom, leaning into the support system and community the exercise groups offered. Leon runs classes at various Rockland locations in The Shops at Nanuet, Rockland Lake, and Palisades Center.
Aug 23, 2019
NYC Parents Can Track Their Kids' School Bus Routes This Year
Every day, the New York City Department of Education transports 150,000 students on 9,000 bus routes to and from school. This school year, for the first time, parents can track all 9,000 bus routes on a mobile app and receive information on bus location, student ridership, route changes, and vehicle delays. This is made possible through a NYC Department of Education partnership with Via, according to a press release. “Via for Schools,” an integrated communication platform, will route and track buses. Any bus that does not have a GPS installed by the first day of school will receive GPS capabilities through GeoTab.
Aug 22, 2019
The Museum of Ice Cream Flagship Is Coming to NYC This Fall
Your family can be one of the first to visit the Museum of Ice Cream in NYC this fall if you join the early access waitlist that’s live now on the MOIC site! The flagship is coming to Soho soon and will span nearly 25,000 square feet, cover three floors of space, and incorporate 13 new art installations into its celebration of ice cream. Guests dive into MOIC’s biggest sprinkle pool ever, savor sweet treats on a floating table, slide down a three-story slide, and more as they delight all five senses. Museum of Ice Cream was born under the premise that that ice cream is a “universal symbol of joy, a personal pleasure, and a transportive vehicle for anyone’s imagination.”
Aug 21, 2019
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Signs of a Gifted Baby or Toddler
Let’s first understand what’s “normal” for a one year old. Developmentally, by twelve months, a child can say a few words, imitate your voice, distinguish different sounds and understand simple instructions like, “Drink your juice”. Does that sound crazy to you? Was your child doing these things before six months of age?
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
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
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
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.
Aug 19, 2019
Announcing the 2019 Cover Kids Grand-Prize Winners!
It’s official: You, dear readers, have cute kids! We knew picking finalists wasn’t going to be easy. In fact, it wasn’t easy times 1,000—that’s how many children were entered. Well, 1,006 to be exact. Once our editors were done exclaiming, “I love her hair!” “Look at his outfit!” and “Kids wearing glasses are adorable,” we poured over the entries and narrowed it down to nine cuties, plus our Fan Favorite. Those 10 kids were then invited to a photo shoot at Sarah Merians Photography & Video Company in Manhattan. And, boy, did they deliver!
Aug 20, 2019
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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 Dustin.
Aug 14, 2018
Jackson Heights Magnet School Will Debut Makerspace This Fall
This fall, I.S. 145, the Joseph Pulitzer Magnet School of Innovation and Applied Learning, will premiere its new makerspace as part of the school’s mission of teaching students 21st-century skills such as critical thinking, information management, and problem solving. The Jackson Heights-based middle school received a federally funded magnet grant from the United States Department of Education. Ellen Darensbourg, the magnet-project director for this grant, worked with the school to bring the makerspace to life.
Aug 23, 2019
Fit4Moms Franchise Opened July 9 in Rockland
Fit4Moms is a national franchise that offers new moms the opportunity to exercise, bond with their children, and bond with each other. Amy Leon has brought Fit4Moms back to Rockland after a few year’s hiatus and debuted its signature Stroller Strides class–which aims to introduce new moms to the “Sisterhood of Motherhood”–on July 9. Leon was inspired to open a new location after participating in Fit4Moms classes when she was a new mom, leaning into the support system and community the exercise groups offered. Leon runs classes at various Rockland locations in The Shops at Nanuet, Rockland Lake, and Palisades Center.
Aug 23, 2019
NYC Parents Can Track Their Kids' School Bus Routes This Year
Every day, the New York City Department of Education transports 150,000 students on 9,000 bus routes to and from school. This school year, for the first time, parents can track all 9,000 bus routes on a mobile app and receive information on bus location, student ridership, route changes, and vehicle delays. This is made possible through a NYC Department of Education partnership with Via, according to a press release. “Via for Schools,” an integrated communication platform, will route and track buses. Any bus that does not have a GPS installed by the first day of school will receive GPS capabilities through GeoTab.
Aug 22, 2019
The Museum of Ice Cream Flagship Is Coming to NYC This Fall
Your family can be one of the first to visit the Museum of Ice Cream in NYC this fall if you join the early access waitlist that’s live now on the MOIC site! The flagship is coming to Soho soon and will span nearly 25,000 square feet, cover three floors of space, and incorporate 13 new art installations into its celebration of ice cream. Guests dive into MOIC’s biggest sprinkle pool ever, savor sweet treats on a floating table, slide down a three-story slide, and more as they delight all five senses. Museum of Ice Cream was born under the premise that that ice cream is a “universal symbol of joy, a personal pleasure, and a transportive vehicle for anyone’s imagination.”
Aug 21, 2019
The Town of Hempstead Is Giving Out Free Backpacks in Back-to-School Celebration
Hempstead Mayor Don Ryan will join the Able Body of Believers Alliance (ABBA) on August 28 and August 31 for two backpack giveaways. The August 31 event is the the 14th annual Back to School Celebration to help local children get ready for school. This is one of the village’s most well-attended events. Elder Reginald Benjamin and his staff, including event organizer Nicole Staton, put together the event to provide more than 1,200 kids (in first through 12th grades) with backpacks filled with school supplies donated by area businesses and organizations just in time for the school year.
Aug 20, 2019
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Sedation-Based Dentistry Makes Involved Procedures Less Intimidating
Fostering a positive dental outlook for your child is important. After all, early experiences at the dentist can shape how he views dental appointments for the rest of his life. For a child who has severe dental anxiety or another condition that prevents her from being treated in a traditional setting, sedation-based pediatric dentistry may be suggested by your child’s dentist. If sedation-based dentistry is suggested for your child, you may be wondering what it is exactly.
May 13, 2019
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