June 2015 Table of Contents

The June 2015 issue of NYMetroParents features tons of ideas for summer fun with your kiddos! You’ll find our top 95 picks to make each summer day count, plus our guide to amusement parks and summer programs for kids.

 

FEATURES

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95 Days of Summer

The hottest, hippest, smartest, funnest things to do with your kids all summer long! Download the free eGuide and arm yourself with ideas for those long, hazy days when the kids are out of school.

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Taming the Mommy Monster

One mom’s foray into parenting in the present moment, plus secrets to leveraging mindfulness in real life 

 

FUN & ACTIVITIES

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Summer Programs for Kids

Find classes and programs for kids offered all summer long. Click on your area below:

Westchester County
Rockland County
Fairfield County, CT

Brooklyn
Manhattan
Queens

Long Island

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Family Activities Calendar

Search our complete calendar for fun things to do each day in June, from outdoor fairs and festivals to story times, museum activities, Father’s Day fun, and much more, all close to home! 

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Amusement Parks in the NYC Area

Check out our guide to amusement parks in the area, including New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, and choose the best one for a day of family fun on thrill rides, water rides, and more. 

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Go: Diggerland USA

Diggerland USA in New Jersey is a construction-themed adventure park geared toward all truck lovers. Kids—the biggest construction vehicle enthusiasts—can ride in and operate excavators, backhoes, and loaders. 

 

ADVICE & CONNECTIONS

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Quotables: The Best of the Rest of the Web

We’ve collected the most thought-provoking, insightful, and just-plain-funny quotes and photos of the month from the world wide web of parenting.

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NYMP Q&A: Wrestling with Bullying

Former WWE champion Mark Mero talks about empowering teens to make the right choices and dealing with peer pressure.

60s theater show costumes 

In Pictures: Show & Tell

Photo essay of a Long Island tween’s first school musical performance 

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Special Needs: Attachment & Autism

Even though your child might not always show it, he wants to form a secure bond with you. Here’s how to help him do just that.

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Voices: Just a Stage

When this dad decides to take his kids to a concert festival, he and his family must face the music together.