The Admissions Angle prepares students for college admissions by advising on class selection, extracurriculars, competitions, standardized testing, and the college application process. Students in eighth-eleventh grades can receive mentorship services to help them find their academic path while developing extracurriculars to complement it.

Dec 13, 2019

BCI Reports Now Offers Background Checks to Families Hiring Nannies

BCI Reports has been in the business of background checks and private investigation for the past five years, but now it is extending its services to allow families to screen those who work in their homes. BCI Reports staff consists primarily of former law enforcement and military personnel who hope to help families make informed decisions about their household hire.

Dec 13, 2019

Mall in Elmhurst Adds to Holiday Experience

With the holiday season in full swing, Queens Center is bringing families of all kinds more Christmas spirit than ever with Santa HQ—which has exciting new features this year. In addition to an interactive magic mirror and customized Elf Academy ID card, the experience offers fast passes to expedite your photos with the big guy.

Dec 12, 2019

UFC Mamaroneck Expands Space and Kids' Offerings

Dean Bellantoni, the owner of UFC Gym Mamaroneck, decided to expand the gym’s space and offerings for kids this year because he needed more room to offer the kinds of programming he knew his own kids liked most. The gym’s new space will allow kids access to expanded boxing, jiu jitsu, and MMA programs, birthday parties, a rock climbing wall, and new day-off camps and day care services. Kids will continue to be able to take the Ninja Warrior-style classes previously offered.

Dec 11, 2019

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.

Where to Volunteer with Your Kids in Manhattan

Lend a little hand in your community, and make it a family affair! We've put together a guide to some places around Manhattan that need your help, including nonprofit organizations, nursing homes, animal shelters, food pantries, and more.

Nov 12, 2019

Where to Cut Your Own Christmas Tree in the New York Area

Find local Christmas tree farms to cut your own Christmas tree in the New York area for the holiday season.

Nov 18, 2019

2019 Holiday Markets in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens

If you’re looking for the perfect, unique, handmade gift to give to a loved one for the holidays this year, stop by one of the many holiday markets in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens this month.

Dec 02, 2019

Where to Celebrate Hanukkah on Long Island

Hanukkah, the Jewish festival of lights that remembers the miracle of lamp oil lasting for eight days, is celebrated this year from December 2-10. Here's our list of the best events to celebrate Hanukkah, or learn about Jewish culture, from menorah lightings to musical performances and yummy foods. Experience Hanukkah in New York City regardless of your county, be it Suffolk or Nassau county. Also check out our roundups for Hanukkah events in Westchester, Rockland, and Bergen counties and New York City.

Nov 25, 2019

Where to Meet Santa on Long Island This Year

Between your usual Christmas activities, like cutting your own tree or getting a jump on your holiday shopping, take some time to visit the man in the red suit! Luckily, there are so many places to meet Santa in Long Island, and we've put together a list of the best spots to meet and have photos taken with him in Nassau and Suffolk counties! Plus, check out our guides for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, and Westchester, Rockland, and Bergen counties!

Nov 15, 2019

5 Benefits of Immersion Education

There are myriad options for parents who want their children to learn a second (or third or fourth) language, from after-school activities and in-school classes to international and bilingual schools. But the most successful way to become proficient in another language is learning through immersion, according to Sharon Huang, founder of HudsonWay Immersion School, a Spanish and Mandarin full-immersion school with campuses in New Jersey and Manhattan.

Oct 04, 2019

The Admissions Angle Offers Mentorship and College Application Services

Dec 13, 2019

BCI Reports Now Offers Background Checks to Families Hiring Nannies

Dec 13, 2019

Mall in Elmhurst Adds to Holiday Experience

Dec 12, 2019

UFC Mamaroneck Expands Space and Kids' Offerings

Dec 11, 2019

New York French American Charter School in Harlem Expands Offerings

At the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year, the New York French American Charter School added grades 6 and 7 to expand its lower and elementary schools. To further expand its offerings, the school partnered with educational curriculum provider Generation Code to launch a new STEM-based after school program in November.

Dec 11, 2019

Back-to-School Tips for Special Needs Families

It’s never too late to make sure your child is succeeding in school—especially if your child has special needs. Under the Every Student Succeeds Act, which took effect during the 2017-2018 school year as a reauthorization of the No Child Left Behind Act, states are expected to prepare students for college and vocational programs, as well as support a well-rounded education. Unfortunately, ESSA is not fully inclusive of students with disabilities. Here's what you can do to ensure your child has a successful year.

Oct 25, 2019

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