The Best Ways to Video Call & Take Pictures with Santa This Year in NY
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These Are Best Family Activities That Are Open in NYC Now
A list of the things that are open in NYC now, including the High Line, Central Park Zoo, Empire Out
Food Delivery Services in the New York Area
As a result of the Coronavirus emergency we are all facing, grocery stores are not fully stocked wit
Ben & Jerry’s Free Cone Day: April 4, 2017
Stop by your local Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop for a free cone on April 4.
Traveling Guggenheim Project Brings NYC Communities Together
Guggenheim Social Practice initiative brings six New York City communities together for cultural exc
Daylight Saving Time: 5 Ways to Take Advantage of an Extra Hour of Sunlight
"Springing forward" gives us an extra hour of sunlight during Daylight Saving Time—take advantage of
Future Stars Summer Camp Expands Programming
Future Stars Summer Camps will add flag football and golf to its Old Westbury camp, and will offer i
Meet the NY Metro Area Contenders on 'MasterChef Junior' Season 5
Meet the 'MasterChef Junior' Season 5 contestants who hail from the New York metro area, including C
The Church-in-the-Gardens Nursery School to Offer Summer Programs
The Church-in-the-Gardens Nursery School in Forest Hills will offer two new summer programs, recentl
Organizational Skills-Focused Preschool Opens in Sparkill
Red Owl Academy, a preschool that recently opened in Sparkill, emphasizes the importance of organiza
Larchmont Robotics Team Awarded Trophy at FIRST Lego League Competition
HMX Roaring Robots, made up of Hommocks Middle School students, takes home first place in Core Value
CDC Study Reveals How Much Sugar Kids Drink Per Day
The National Center for Health Statistics released a study about sugar-sweetened beverage consumptio
Learning to Ski in the Catskills
A peek at Hunter Mountain and Windham Mountain Resorts ski lessons
Is Homework Necessary?
A look inside the debate about whether homework is necessary—and what a Brooklyn elementary school i
Does Parents’ Media Use Affect Kids?: Study
Common Sense Media’s newest report finds parents aren’t the role models they think they are when it
Museum of Chinese in America Announces Health-Focused Exhibit for Kids
An interactive mini exhibit is coming to Lower Manhattan in the new year to help teach children how
2016's Top Baby Names According to BabyCenter.com Are...
BabyCenter.com polled its users and these are the top baby names of 2016...
Holiday Books: Create an Advent Calendar
Our picks for holiday-themed books for kids, plus an Advent calendar idea for kids who love to read.
Behind the Scenes with Disney On Ice: Follow Your Heart
A behind-the-scenes look at what goes into creating and producing Disney On Ice: 'Follow Your Heart'
How Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton's Child Care Plans Compare
See what Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton have included in their child care plans.
The Best First Jobs for Teens
What teens and tweens need to know to earn their first paycheck
Meet the NY Metro Area Kids Who Competed on 'Food Network Star Kids'
Meet the New York metro area kids who competed on the premiere season of 'Food Network Star Kids': L
Advancing Your Career Through Parenthood
Allyson Downey, co-founder of weeSpring, shares her advice for advancing your career while raising c
4 Reasons to Visit Hilton Head Island in the Off-Season
Beach vacations don't only have to happen in the summer. Here are four reasons to visit Hilton Head
Tamera Mowry-Housley Talks Family Dinners
We chatted with Tamera Mowry-Housley about work-life balance, family dinners, and dealing with picky
Huffington Post's New Series Opens Parent-Child Communication
Arianna Huffington talks with us about The Huffington Post's new web series 'Talk to Me.'
Come Out & Play Festival Announces 2016 Dates
Come Out & Play Festival returns to New York City this year with After Dark and Family and Field day
Children Trust Knowledgeable Characters on Educational Shows
A new study finds children trust knowledgeable characters on educational TV shows.
This Weekend: Learn About NYC Through Free Citizen-Led Walks
Jane's Walk NYC, the New York City branch of Jane's Walk, offers free, citizen-led walking tours in
The Importance of Sleep
We all know we need sleep, but why is it so important for children and adults to get enough sleep ea
Get Your Baby to Fall Asleep Faster, Stay Asleep Longer
Johnson's three-step bedtime routine is proven to help babies fall asleep faster and stay asleep lon
Seeds of Change Grant to Award $300,000 to School and Community Gardens
The Seeds of Change Grant Program, which will award a total of $300,000 to school and community gard
Help Your Child Transition Through Daylight Saving Time
A sleep expert shares how to ensure your child gets enough sleep during daylight saving time.
American Youth Soccer Organization Bans Heading for Young Players
The American Youth Soccer Organization recently announced a change to its rules regarding heading th
Big Apple Circus Brings After-School Program to NYC Kids
The Big Apple Circus now offers its Circus After School program at Children of Promise NYC and The C
New Search Engine Aims to Make Web Browsing Safe for Kids
Kiddle, a new Internet search engine, aims to make web browsing safe for kids.
Tommy Hilfiger and Runway of Dreams Launch Adaptive Clothing Line
Runway of Dreams, a nonprofit that collaborates with fashion designers to adapt mainstream clothing
Community Supported Agriculture: Fresh Produce from the Farm to Your Table
Think the only way to get farm fresh produce is going to the farmers' market? Think again. Here's wh
New-York Historical Society's Winter School Break Programs
The New-York Historical Society is hosting programming for kids and tweens during winter and mid-win
The Secret World Inside You: American Museum of Natural History's New Exhibit
The American Museum of Natural History's newest science exhibit for kids, The Secret World Inside Yo
Common Sense Media Study Reveals Adolescents' Media Usage
Common Sense Media's new study Common Sense Censes: Media Use by Tweens and Teens, reveals how much
Meet the NY Metro Area Contenders on 'MasterChef Junior' Season 4
Meet the MasterChef Junior Season 4 contestants who hail from the NY metro area, including Adam from
Financial and Future Planning for a Child with Special Needs
The costs of all those services for your child with special needs add up. Plan ahead and know what's
Why You Should Apply for a Medicaid Waiver
Medicaid waivers offer similar benefits of Medicaid, but with certain requirements waived. Here are
Special Needs Services That Can Be Claimed on a Tax Return
While we can’t give tax advice, we’ve got some expert tips on things to consider when itemizing your
Reggio Preschool Opens in Rego Park-Forest Hills
Kuei Luck Early Childhood Center aims to open in October. The preschool follows the Reggio approach
NYC 10-Year-Old Gives 400 Kids Care Bears
Ten-year-old Zachary Kaplan partnered with Care Bears to give 400 at-risk children teddy bears as pa
Westchester Event Planner Offers Wardrobe and Party Styling
Streamers Events recently began offering its services as a party styling service. The company also o
Learn Cirque Skills at Club Med Punta Cana
Club Med and Cirque du Soleil have partnered to bring the ultimate in experiences to family vacation
After-School Pony Rides Offered in Midtown Manhattan
Chateau Pony Parties, a family owned stable in Midtown Manhattan, now offers after-school pony rides
VEG Offers STEM and Art Programs in Roslyn and Huntington
Village East Gifted, an enrichment center that offers programs for gifted and talented students ages
Free Lunchtime Entertainment and Picnic Space at Grand Central
Grand Central Terminal will host its second annual Life's A Picnic in Grand Central this month. It f
Best-Selling Author Offers Writing Classes in Nyack
Award-winning and best-selling author Peter Danish founded Danish Writing Academy in Nyack, where he
All Star Studio Offers MSG Half-Time Performance Clinic
All Star Studios, a performing arts and dance studio in Forest Hills, is hosting two summer dance cl
Bergen Instructor Offers Yoga Parties
Soul Practice Yoga, owned and operated by Sally Rodriguez Hamm, certified yoga instructor, now offer
Kids Earn Free Ride Credits at Luna Park for Good Grades
Kids can earn free rides at Luna Park this June. As part of its end-of-school-year celebration, Luna
Get Kids to Eat More Fruits and Veggies Without Them Realizing It
Want to get your kids to make healthy lunch choices? Ask your child's school lunchroom to make this
Grief Counseling Offered for Kids & Teens
Hearts & Crafts Grief Counseling recently moved to Hillsdale and began offering two new grief suppor
NYC Nonprofit Supports Those with ASD
Atlas Foundation for Autism offers services, advocacy, support, and educational programs for childre
My Spectrum School Offers Gifted & Talented Early Childhood Education
My Spectrum School, a gifted and talented early childhood education school, opened in Port Washingto
Animal Education Center Adds After- and Home-School Classes
The Art Farm in the City, an animal-based education center for children in Manhattan, recently began
Upper East Side International School to Open in Fall
New York International School, as part of the British School Foundation, will open on the Upper East
Flushing Town Hall Celebrates Cultural Music
Flushing Town Hall, a global arts center in Flushing, Queens, is adding Global Mashups, a bi-cultura
Two Boots Pizza Opens in Park Slope
Two Boots Pizza, a pizza restaurant chain, recently opened a pizzeria in Park Slope. The family rest
Power Brain Training Center Expands Summer Program
Power Brain Training Center in Bayside is a brain education center for children and adults. The Bays
The Art Studio NY Expands Class Schedule for the New Year
The Art Studio NY, a studio on the Upper West Side that offers art classes, art birthday parties, af
Village East Gifted Incorporates Nature in Huntington Station Location
Village East Gifted, an enrichment center that offers gifted and talented programs for gifted studen
PM Pediatrics Opens Urgent Care Center in Yonkers
PM Pediatrics, an urgent care center that specializes in treating newborns to young adults, recently
Fenom Fitness Offers Customized Classes for Kids and Adults
Fenom Fitness, a family fitness facility in Westchester, recently began offering customized fitness
Indulge in Gift-Giving Instincts Without Spoiling Your Kids
With the holidays and the season of giving upon us, it's hard to not buy, buy, buy for your children
Holiday Gifts That Keep Giving
It's hard to not give gifts during the holidays, so why not give the ones you love a gift that gives
HONY Photographer Releases Kids' Book
Brandon Stanton, the creator and photographer behind the popular blog Humans of New York, recently r
Sick Day: A Plan for When Your Child Stays Home From School
When your child isn't feeling well and stays home from school, there is a lot to consider, from find
Hudson Valley Visiting Pets Bring Comfort and Cheer to the Community
Dogs and other animals that participate in the Hudson Valley Visiting Pets Program bring animal-assi
Children with Special Needs Can Learn to Play Piano
IF you thought piano lessons were not an option for your child with special needs, think again. Kris
Visiting the Dentist with a Child with Special Needs
Dentists work in an anxiety-provoking setting, so it’s no wonder many children are afraid of going.
Nintendo World is Home to Latest Nintendo Games
Nintendo World, the Nintendo store located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan, will be home to the la
Day Care and Special Education Service Provider Opens in Dix Hills
Alternatives for Children, a day care and special needs services provider, recently opened in Dix Hi
Mitzvah Market Develops B'Nai Mitzvah Planning Software
Mitzvah Market developed Mitzvah Organizer, a b'nai mitzvah planning program to helps parents who ar
Home-Based Day Care Opens in Orangeburg
Miss Danielle's Rising Stars Day Care, a home-based day care, recently opened in Orangeburg. The Roc
Children’s Boutique Relocates, Offers Classes and Parties
My Sweet Pea, a children and infant boutique, recently moved to a new location in New City. The stor
Village East Gifted Offers Gifted Kindergarten, Opens Roslyn Location
Village East Gifted, an enrichment center for gifted and talented children on Long Island, recently
Queens USTA Tennis Center Expands Mommy and Me Program
The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is expanding its Mommy and Me tennis program to acc
Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp Appoints New Director
The Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp, located in Riverhead, recently named Brian Morris as its new camp dir
Gardening Activities for the Whole Family
Whether you want to start growing your own produce or your child has expressed interested in digging
Tips for a Successful and Enjoyable Gardening Experience
Mel Bartholomew, who developed the Square Foot Gardening method, shares five tips for a successful a
Hartsdale Enrichment Center Offers Summer Common Core Program
CCB School of Westchester, an academic enrichment center in Hartsdale, plans to offer summer academi
Nyack Hospital Hosts JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Support Group
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is now hosting monthly Type 1 diabetes support group meeti
Cookies The Kids Department Store Expands Jamaica Location
Cookies The Kids Department Store in Jamaica, Queens recently expanded its location. The kids depart
What You Need to Know to Keep Your Kids' Teeth Healthy
From teeth whitening and fluoride recommendations to taming fear at the dentist and the Tooth Fairy'
Hewitt School Campers Learn Digestion and Get Moving
The Hewitt School's Summer Clubhouse Camp for kids on the Upper East Side has added two new programs
Home Medical Equipment Provider Moves to Kissena Boulevard
Silvercare, which provides patients with customized braces and other home medical equipment, recentl
Fidelis Care Opens Ridgewood Community Office
New York state health insurance provider Fidelis Care recently opened a community office in Ridgewoo
Targeted Genome Sequencing: The Future of Personalized Medicine
With targeted genome sequencing, doctors are able to determine the proper course of drug treatment f
St. Vincent’s Adds Hydroworx Pool for Aqua Therapy
St. Vincent's Special Needs Services recently added a Hydroworx pool and now offers aqua therapy. St
Brooklyn Catholic School Pilots Writing and Fitness Programs
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy, a Catholic school in Brookyln, will begin piloting two new p
Aim High Speech and Occupational Therapy Services is Now Hiring an OT
The speech therapists at Aim High Speech and Occupational Therapy Services are currently hiring an o
Curious-on-Hudson Announces Three New Kids Classes
Curious-on-Hudson, an organization that offers crowd-sourced education and classes for kids and adul
Indoor Playground-Like Play Space Opens in Nanuet
Kids Play, an indoor play space for children, recently opened in Nanuet. The free-play facility also
Two New Summer Camps for Children with Social Deficits
Rockland Jewish Family Service Summer Camps for Children with Social Deficits will offer two new pro
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